UPSC Prelims Marathon 4 September – Economic Geography of the world – 2025

In the context of secondary economic activities, consider the following statements:
1.Manufacturing industries are classified based on inputs like agro-based or mineral-based, influencing their location near raw material sources.
2.The footloose industries are less dependent on specific location factors due to their reliance on ubiquitous raw materials and skilled labor.
3.Household industries, or cottage industries, are capital-intensive and typically located in urban centers for market access.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of commercial agriculture, which of the following are characteristics distinguishing it from subsistence farming?
1.Large farm sizes with mechanization to achieve economies of scale.
2.Focus on cash crops for market sale rather than family consumption.
3.Dependence on chemical inputs for higher yields in monoculture systems.
4.Vulnerability to global market fluctuations in prices and demand.
5.Minimal labor input due to advanced technology in developed regions.
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In what ways do quaternary and quinary activities differ from tertiary services?
1.Quaternary involves information processing and R&D, unlike basic tertiary services.
2.Quinary focuses on high-level decisions, setting it apart from routine tertiary tasks.
3.Both quaternary and quinary require advanced education, contrasting with many tertiary jobs.
4.Growth in these activities is linked to knowledge economies in developed nations.
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With reference to pastoral nomadism, which of the following regions is primarily associated with reindeer herding as a primary activity?