Economic Geographies MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. What is the primary focus of economic geography?
    a) The study of physical landforms
    b) The distribution of economic activities and their spatial impacts
    c) The historical development of cities
    d) The cultural practices of different regions
    Answer: b) The distribution of economic activities and their spatial impacts
  2. Which of the following concepts refers to the concentration of economic activities in specific geographic areas?
    a) Urban sprawl
    b) Economic agglomeration
    c) Rural decline
    d) Economic diversification
    Answer: b) Economic agglomeration
  3. What does the term ‘globalization’ refer to in economic geography?
    a) The process of local businesses expanding internationally
    b) The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies worldwide
    c) The focus on local economic self-sufficiency
    d) The decline in international trade
    Answer: b) The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies worldwide
  4. Which model explains the location of industries based on transportation costs, labor costs, and other factors?
    a) Central Place Theory
    b) Least-Cost Theory
    c) Human Development Model
    d) Growth Pole Theory
    Answer: b) Least-Cost Theory
  5. In economic geography, what does ‘regional development’ refer to?
    a) The creation of new urban centers
    b) The strategies and processes to improve economic conditions in specific regions
    c) The increase in agricultural productivity
    d) The decline of industrial activities
    Answer: b) The strategies and processes to improve economic conditions in specific regions
  6. What is ‘spatial inequality’?
    a) The equal distribution of resources across regions
    b) The uneven distribution of economic resources and opportunities across different areas
    c) The process of spatial integration
    d) The uniformity of economic development
    Answer: b) The uneven distribution of economic resources and opportunities across different areas
  7. Which theory focuses on how economic activities are organized around central places to serve surrounding areas?
    a) World Systems Theory
    b) Central Place Theory
    c) Dependency Theory
    d) Location Theory
    Answer: b) Central Place Theory
  8. What is ‘economic restructuring’?
    a) The physical redesign of urban areas
    b) The process of shifting economic activities and industries from one sector to another
    c) The rebuilding of infrastructure
    d) The regulation of international trade agreements
    Answer: b) The process of shifting economic activities and industries from one sector to another
  9. Which of the following best describes ‘sustainable development’ in economic geography?
    a) Economic growth without consideration for environmental impacts
    b) Development that meets current economic needs while preserving resources for future generations
    c) The expansion of urban areas into rural regions
    d) The sole focus on increasing industrial output
    Answer: b) Development that meets current economic needs while preserving resources for future generations
  10. What role does ‘transportation infrastructure’ play in economic geography?
    a) It restricts the movement of goods and people
    b) It facilitates the movement of goods and services, influencing economic activities and regional development
    c) It primarily affects cultural exchange
    d) It has no significant impact on economic activities
    Answer: b) It facilitates the movement of goods and services, influencing economic activities and regional development

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