In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 5, titled "Secondary Activities", students delve into the economic processes that involve the transformation of raw materials into finished goods. The chapter focuses on various types of industries, factors influencing their location, and the significance of industrialization in economic development. It also explores concepts such as cottage industries, large-scale industries, and the environmental impacts of industrial activities.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Geography Chapter 5 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Secondary Activities.
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Class 12 Geography Chapter 5 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Geography Chapter 5: Secondary Activities. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Modern manufacturing is NOT characterised by which one of the following?
(a) A complex machine technology (b) Vast capital
(c) Small organisations (d) Executive bureaucracy
2. Industries that largely depend on component parts that can be obtained from any where, are called:
(a) Footloose industries (b) Agro - industries
(c) Small scale industries (d) Mechanised industries
3. Which of the following characteristics of modern manufacturing industries are correct?
A. A Complex machine technology
B. Large organisations
C. Executive bureaucracy
D. Functions without specialisation and division of labour
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, D only (b) B, C, D only (c) A, B, C only (d) A, C, D only
4. Which industry is NOT dependent on any specific raw material?
(a) Cottage Industries (b) Foot Loose Industries
(c) Manufacturing Industries (d) Agro - based Industries
5. Match the Industry type and basis on which it is (how it is) classified
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List - I (Basis of Classification)
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List - II (Category)
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(A) Ownership
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(I) Consumer goods
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(B) Capital investment
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(II) Mineral based
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(C) Use of their products
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(III) Private sector
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(D) Raw materials used by them
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(IV) Cottage industry
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (b) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) (d) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
Class 12 Geography Chapter 5 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 5: Secondary Activities. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Why is ‘access to market’ essential for setting up industries in the world? Explain
(CBSE 2022, 2M)
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- Why is ‘access to transportation and communication’ necessary for industries? Explain.
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- Why is ‘access to raw material’ necessary for industries? Explain.
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- Why is ‘access to labour supply’ necessary for industries? Explain.
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- Explain any two features of manufacturing process.
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 5: Secondary Activities
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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Secondary Activities
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5.1 Introduction
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5.2 Types of Industries
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5.3 Factors Influencing Industrial Location
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5.4 Cottage and Small-Scale Industries
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5.5 Large-Scale Industries
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5.6 Industrial Regions and Clusters
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5.7 Environmental Impacts of Industrialization
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 5
In NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 5, "Secondary Activities," students explore the processes involved in transforming raw materials into finished products. The chapter highlights various types of industries, their characteristics, and the factors influencing their location. It also emphasizes the environmental challenges posed by industrialization and the importance of sustainable industrial practices.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the role of secondary activities in economic growth and their interdependence with primary and tertiary sectors. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of industrial geography and its real-world applications.