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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the primary reason for the development of permanent settlements?
(a) Trading opportunities
(b) Agricultural growth
(c) Industrial revolution
(d) Nomadic lifestyle
Ans: (b)
Permanent settlements developed with the growth of agriculture, which provided stability and the need for long-term habitation.

(ii) What is the primary sector in economic activities focused on?
(a) Processing raw materials
(b) Providing services
(c) Extracting raw materials
(d) Manufacturing goods
Ans: (c)
The primary sector is engaged in the extraction of raw material from natural sources, such as agriculture and mining.

(iii) In which sector are manufacturing industries mainly classified?
(a) Primary sector
(b) Secondary sector
(c) Tertiary sector
(d) Quaternary sector
Ans: (b)
Manufacturing industries belong to the secondary sector, which processes raw materials into finished goods.

(iv) Which mode of transport is most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods within a country?
(a) Roadways
(b) Railways
(c) Waterways
(d) Airways
Ans: (b)
Railways are preferred for transporting heavy and bulky goods within a country.

(v) Which means of mass communication involves reaching a large group of people simultaneously?
(a) Personal communication
(b) Social media
(c) Mass media
(d) Television
Ans: (c)
Mass media is used for communication with a large audience at the same time, as opposed to personal communication.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i)  People began living in permanent settlements when ________, ________, and ________ developed.
Ans: agriculture, trade, commerce

(ii) Railways are usually cheaper and faster than ________ for long-distance travel.
Ans: roadways

(iii) Inland waterways include rivers, ________, and ________.
Ans: canals, backwaters

(iv) Mass communication aims to reach a large audience through ________.
Ans: mass media

(v) The ________ of transport and communication have connected people around the world, making us a global society.
Ans: developments

Q3: Match the Column

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) Early humans lived in permanent settlements made of bricks.
Ans: False
Early humans lived in temporary shelters, not permanent brick houses.

(ii) Road transport is less reliable than other modes of transport.
Ans: True
Road transport is less dependable compared to railways or air transport.

(iii) Inland waterways include oceans and seas.
Ans: False
Inland waterways consist of rivers, canals, and backwaters, while oceans and seas are part of marine waterways.

(iv) Mass communication aims to reach a large audience at the same time through personal interactions.
Ans: False
Mass communication does not involve personal interactions; it aims to reach a large audience through mass media.

(v) Developments in transport and communication have made the world a more isolated and disconnected place.
Ans: False
Developments in transport and communication have connected people globally, making the world a more interconnected and global society.