Geography: CUET Mock Test - 10 - CUET MCQ

The release of toxic and non-biodegradable wastes from industries and urban sewage, open defecation, etc., has created many health hazards. The Government of India has taken many steps to address these problems and the Swachh Bharat Mission is one of these. Municipal waste, industrial effluent and pollutants generated by transport, etc., are major sources of pollution in urban India. Open defecation in rural areas and in urban slums is a major source of pollution. The Government of India, with its flagship programme 'Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)' aims at a pollution-free environment.

Tribe living in the area

• Based on the passage, 'Benda' represents: Option 1) Tribe living in the area.
• The passage describes Benda's life, which is deeply connected with the forest and its practices like shifting cultivation, using herbs for barter in a tribal fair, and his spiritual connection with the forest.
• There's no mention of weaving, trading in a conventional sense, or fishing activities related to Benda's lifestyle.

Forest
This is evident from the context where Benda surveys the "penda" and it's mentioned that his tribe practices shifting cultivation by burning small patches of forest to clear them for cultivation.

collecting herbs
The passage mentions Benda and his friends trying to collect special plants like Gajjhara and Kuchla from the forest, which are used by his people and needed to barter in the tribal fair.

Gajjhara and Kuchla

• Benda collected Gajjhara and Kuchla, as mentioned in the scenario where he went to the forest specifically to gather these particular herbs for use and bartering at a tribal fair.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 2) Gajjhara and Kuchla.

Madhai tribal fair

Key Points

• Benda exchanges the collected herbal parts, specifically Gajjhara and Kuchla, at the Madhai tribal fair.
• This fair is mentioned as a significant event where Benda intends to barter these herbs, which he collected from the forest, highlighting the importance of such gatherings in tribal cultures.
• Thus, the correct answer is option 2) Madhai tribal fair.

The correct answer is It causes several environmental issues.
It is not clean energy. Waste contains materials that are derived from fossil fuels, like plastics. Energy produced from waste incinerators is therefore not clean or renewable.

The correct answer is Both statement I & II are true.

• The methods used to manage solid waste can vary depending on the type of producer-residential or industrial, urban or rural, developed or developing nation.
• Local government agencies are responsible for managing non-hazardous waste in metropolitan regions while the management of hazardous waste materials is normally the responsibility of those who produce it.
• One of the major problems faced in Metropolitan Planning is the Solid waste segregation problem.
• Neither at the level of the household nor at the community, there is any coordinated and scientifically designed segregation of Urban Solid Waste.
• Garbage sorting is primarily carried out by the unorganized sector and rarely is it done by waste producers.

The correct answer is All of above.
The 2016, Solid waste management rules place a strong emphasis on the separation of waste at source, manufacturer responsibility for packaging and sanitary waste disposal, and user costs for bulk generator collection, disposal, and processing.​

The correct answer is Urban Solid waste: Its rules and Management.
As the whole essay describe the urban solid waste management and the different rules taken in the different years. Hence the correct title of the passage is Urban Solid waste: Its rules and Management.

The correct answer is 150,000 tons.
India produces more than 150,000 tons of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) each day, with Mumbai ranking as the fifth most wasteful city in the world. However, only 83% of waste is collected, and only 30% of that is processed. A key component of sustainable Metropolitan growth is Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM).

(A) Correct – The Great Lakes region is a significant industrial center in the USA, especially for automobiles.
(B) Incorrect – The Ruhr region is famous for coal and steel, not textiles.
(C) Correct – Japan's main industrial region includes Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
(D) Correct – Industrial areas develop due to resource availability, economic policies, and historical factors.
(E) Incorrect – Industrialization promotes urbanization by attracting workers and businesses to cities.

(A) Correct – Industries create employment opportunities in both urban and rural areas.
(B) Correct – Industrialization boosts GDP through production and exports.
(C) Incorrect – Modern industries focus on pollution control through sustainable practices.
(D) Correct – Small-scale industries support local economies and provide employment.
(E) Incorrect – Industrialization leads to infrastructure development like roads, power supply, and urban expansion.

(A) Correct – The Suez Canal is a crucial artificial waterway that shortens the maritime route between Europe and Asia.
(B) Incorrect – Air transport is not used for bulk cargo transportation due to high costs; it is mainly used for high-value goods.
(C) Correct – Container ships carry a significant portion of international trade goods.
(D) Correct – The Golden Quadrilateral in India connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.
(E) Incorrect – While railways are cost-effective for long distances, other modes like pipelines are even cheaper for certain goods like petroleum.

Naval Ports (1): Used for military purposes (e.g., Mumbai naval base). This matches (C).
Oil Ports (2): Handle petroleum processing and shipping (e.g., Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia). This aligns with (B).
Comprehensive Ports (3): Manage both commercial and cargo traffic (e.g., Shanghai). This fits (A).
Entrepôt Ports (4): Collect and redistribute goods (e.g., Singapore). This corresponds to (D).
Thus, the correct pairing is (1)-C, (2)-B, (3)-A, (4)-D, making option a) the correct answer.

NAFTA (1): North American Free Trade Agreement includes USA, Canada, and Mexico. This matches (A).
ASEAN (2): Association of Southeast Asian Nations includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, etc. This aligns with (B).
EU (3): European Union includes Germany, France, Italy, etc. This fits (C).
SAARC (4): South Asian Association includes India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc. This corresponds to (D).
Thus, the correct pairing is (1)-A, (2)-B, (3)-C, (4)-D, making option a) the correct answer.

Balance of Trade (1): Difference in value of goods exported and imported. This matches (A).}
Balance of Payments (2): Records all financial transactions (trade, investments) between countries. This aligns with (B).
Trade Surplus (3): When exports exceed imports (e.g., China). This fits (C).
Trade Deficit (4): When imports exceed exports (e.g., USA). This corresponds to (D).
Thus, the correct pairing is (1)-A, (2)-B, (3)-C, (4)-D, making option d) the correct answer.

Free Trade (1): No tariffs or barriers on imports (e.g., WTO principles). This matches (A).
Dumping (2): Selling goods below cost to capture markets (e.g., Chinese steel). This aligns with (B).
Protectionism (3): Imposing tariffs to shield local industries (e.g., India’s tariffs on imports). This fits (C).
Bilateral Trade (4): Trade agreements between two countries (e.g., India-USA trade deal). This corresponds to (D).
Thus, the correct pairing is (1)-A, (2)-B, (3)-C, (4)-D, making option a) the correct answer.

Radicalism is a school of thought, having a strong base in humanism which employed Marxian Theory to explain the basic cause of poverty, deprivation, and social inequality. The contemporary social problems were related to the development of capitalism.

Natural growth of the population is defined as the difference between the number of births and deaths in a population. The value of the population rise will lead to the development of the population. With the help of natural growth of population, predictions of the future population are made, and the growth and development of the population are determined. Option A is correct.

A megacity in geography is an urban area that contains more than 10 million residents. There are currently 33 megacities in the world. The top five megacities are all located in Asia. Asia is the continent with the most overall megacities with 19 (or 20 if we count Turkey as part of Asia). Europe has five megacities (including Istanbul, Turkey). Africa, North America, and South America each have three megacities. China is the country with the most megacities (five): Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Tianjin.

The primary reason why the brand has set up its production facilities in a specific town is to bring down the cost of production in order to increase profits. Only option C explains this. Options B and D are incorrect as if these were the intentions of the brand, then the wages paid would be higher. Higher wages would ensure women empowerment and development of the town because of higher wages being paid to its residents. Option A fails to conclude why the brand has set up its production facilities in this town only. Demand from consumers may have been met through production taking place in other towns also.

The world's first public railroad was the Lake Lock Rail Road, a narrow-gauge railroad built near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. The first use of steam locomotives was in the United Kingdom. The early railroads followed a straight line and were built with parallel wooden rails.

The world's total motorable road length is only about 15 million km, of which North America accounts for 33 per cent. The highest road density and the highest number of vehicles are registered in this continent compared to Western Europe.

Shifting cultivation is a form of agricultural practice in which farmers clear an area of land by slashing vegetation and burning forests for agricultural purposes. This practice is also known as slash-and-burn agriculture or slash-and-burn cultivation. Jhum cultivation is also known as shifting cultivation or slash and burn cultivation. Jhum cultivation was practised in Central Highland.

During the fifteenth century, the European colonialism began and along with the trade of exotic commodities, a new form of trade emerged which was called the slave trade. The Portuguese, Dutch, Spaniards, and British captured African natives and forcefully transported them to the newly discovered Americas for their labour in the plantations. Slave trade was a lucrative business for more than two hundred years till it was abolished in Denmark in 1792, Great Britain in 1807, and the United States in 1808.

Bilateral trade is not a metric of international trade but a type of trade. It involves two countries agreeing to exchange specified commodities, such as country A trading raw materials to country B in exchange for purchasing other goods.

The development of inland waterways depends on the navigable width and depth of the channel, continuous water flow, and available transport technology. Rivers, crucial in dense forests, enable the transport of heavy cargo such as coal, cement, timber, and metallic ores.

Factors affecting the distribution of population are:

• Availability of water: It is the most important factor for life. So, people prefer to live in areas where freshwater is easily available.
• Climate is as important as terrain in influencing population. Of all the climatic factors, twin elements of rainfall and temperature play the most important role in determining the population of an area. Man cannot go beyond the limits set by climate.

Garrison towns are locations where troops are stationed, typically for defence or prestige, such as in capital cities. Early examples include Placentia, St. John’s (Nfld.), Port-Royal, Canso (NS), and Québec City, with Louisbourg, Halifax, and Montréal added by the 18th century. Some towns grew around forts, retaining garrisons even after fortifications decayed.