Worksheet: Tertiary And Quaternary Activities | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Trade and commerce involve buying and selling of items produced elsewhere at ____________ points.

Q2: A well-developed transport system consists of nodes and ____________.

Q3: Communication services involve the transmission of words, messages, facts, and ideas through ____________.

Q4: Tourism can be influenced by factors such as improvement in ____________ and increased leisure time.

Q5: Medical services combined with international tourism form the basis of ____________ in countries like India.

Q6: Outsourcing provides employment opportunities in countries like India, China, and ____________.

Q7: BPO stands for ____________ which involves customer support services and call centers.

Q8: KPO stands for Knowledge Process Outsourcing, which involves skilled workers in areas like ____________ and business research.

Q9: The uneven spread of development in information and communication technology across the globe is known as ____________.

Q10: In rural areas, periodic markets are held on specified dates, and shopkeepers move from one place to another, a system known as ____________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Tertiary activities are related to the service sector.
Reason: Tertiary activities involve the production and exchange of goods.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True, but Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

Q2: Assertion: Tourism can be seasonal or throughout the year.
Reason: Tourist attractions depend only on climate and weather conditions.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True, but Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

Q3: Assertion: Quaternary activities involve high level decision-makers and research scientists.
Reason: Quaternary activities are primarily affected by environmental factors.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True, but Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

Q4: Assertion: Outsourcing involves contracting work to an outside agency.
Reason: Outsourcing is always done within the same country.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True, but Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

Q5: Assertion: The digital divide is more prominent in developed countries than in developing countries.
Reason: Metropolitan cities in developing countries are more developed in terms of information and communication technology.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True, but Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

Very Short Answers Type Questions

Q1: What are the two components of the service sector that are crucial for tertiary activities?

Q2: Name the types of tertiary activities mentioned in the text.

Q3: What is the purpose of rural marketing centres in trade and commerce?

Q4: What are nodes in the context of a transport network?

Q5: What is the main factor affecting demand for transport services?

Q6: Name one example of a mass media communication channel.

Q7: What does BPO stand for?

Q8: Give an example of a quaternary activity.

Q9: What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?

Q10: What is the main purpose of outsourcing?

Short Answers Type Questions

Q1: Explain the concept of rural marketing centres and their role in trade and commerce.

Q2: Discuss the factors influencing the demand for transport services.

Q3: Explain the significance of nodes and links in a transport network.

Q4: Describe the impact of telecommunications on communication services.

Q5: Explain the role of mass media in the tourism industry.

Q6: Discuss the types of services included in the high order services category.

Q7: Explain the concept of outsourcing and provide an example.

Q8: Describe the impact of the digital divide on global development.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the impact of tourism on local economies and the factors that influence tourist attractions.

Q2: Explain the concept of quaternary activities and their role in the modern global economy.

Q3: Discuss the challenges faced by developing countries in bridging the digital divide and strategies to overcome them.

Q4: Examine the impact of outsourcing on employment patterns in developing countries and its implications for the global economy.