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Chapter 6: Tertiary And Quaternary Activities MCQs

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Chapter 6: Tertiary And Quaternary Activities

Source: NCERT Official Textbook

Chapter 6, “Tertiary and Quaternary Activities,” shifts focus from the extraction and production of goods to the service-based sectors of the economy. It defines Tertiary Activities as services involving the provision and exchange of skills, expertise, and knowledge (e.g., trade, transport, education, healthcare).

The chapter notes the employment shift towards this sector in developed economies. It details specific tertiary sectors: Trade and Commerce (including rural/urban marketing centres, retail, and wholesale), Transport (factors, networks, and distance measurement), Communication (telecommunications revolution), and general Services (categorized by skill level and regulation).

Tourism is highlighted as the world’s largest tertiary activity, driven by factors like climate, landscape, and culture. Medical Tourism is discussed as a significant trend. The chapter then introduces higher-order service sectors: Quaternary Activities involve knowledge-oriented work like information collection, research, and development (IT, consulting).

Quinary Activities involve the highest level of decision-making and policy formulation (senior executives, scientists). Key modern concepts like Outsourcing/Offshoring (BPO, KPO) and the Digital Divide (uneven global ICT access) are explained, highlighting the evolving nature of the global service economy.

Topics Covered:

Section A: Descriptive Questions

  1. What are tertiary activities? How do they differ from secondary activities? (Pg. 1) Page 45
  2. What is the main purpose of trade and commerce? (Pg. 3) Page 47
  3. Differentiate between rural and urban marketing centres. (Pg. 3) Page 47
  4. What are the three ways in which transport distance can be measured? (Pg. 4) Page 48
  5. How have modern telecommunications revolutionised communication? (Pg. 5) Page 49
  6. What are personal services? Give an example from India. (Pg. 5) Page 49
  7. Why has tourism become the world’s single largest tertiary activity? (Pg. 6) Page 50
  8. What benefits does medical tourism bring to developing countries like India? (Pg. 6) Page 50
  9. What do quaternary activities involve? (Pg. 7) Page 51
  10. What is outsourcing? Why do companies outsource work? (Pg. 8) Page 52
  11. What is the ‘Digital Divide’? (Pg. 8) Page 52
  12. (Exercise) Explain retail trading service. (Pg. 9) Page 53
  13. (Exercise) Name the fast-emerging countries of medical tourism in the world. (Pg. 9) Page 53

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Section B1: Objective MCQs

Page 45

In a developed economy, the majority of workers are employed in: (Pg. 1)

A) Primary SectorB) Secondary SectorC) Tertiary SectorD) Quaternary Sector
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 45
Page 47

Periodic markets in rural areas are typically held: (Pg. 3)

A) DailyB) MonthlyC) On specified dates (weekly/biweekly)D) Only during festivals
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 47
Page 47

Which of these is an example of non-store retail trading? (Pg. 3)

A) Departmental StoreB) Chain StoreC) Street peddlingD) Supermarket
View Answer
Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 47
Page 48

The demand for transport is primarily influenced by: (Pg. 4)

A) Type of climateB) Funds availableC) Size of populationD) Nature of landscape
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 48
Page 49

Radio and television are termed as mass media because they: (Pg. 5)

A) Are very oldB) Are cheapC) Relay information to vast audiencesD) Are government controlled
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 49
Page 49

The location of a golf course, as opposed to a multiplex, is chosen primarily because: (Pg. 5)

A) It needs more customersB) Land costs are lowerC) It needs better transportD) It requires skilled labour
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 49
Page 50

Which of these is a climatic factor that attracts tourists? (Pg. 6)

A) Ancient monumentsB) Warm, sunny weather for beach holidaysC) Local customsD) Cheap cost of living
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 50
Page 51

What is ‘Medical Tourism’? (Pg. 7)

A) Tourism for businessB) Tourism for recreational purposes onlyC) Medical treatment combined with international tourismD) Outsourcing of medical tests
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 51
Page 51

Workers in the ‘Knowledge Sector’ belong to which sector(s)? (Pg. 7)

A) Primary and SecondaryB) Tertiary onlyC) Quaternary and QuinaryD) Tertiary and Quaternary
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Correct Answer: D
Reference: NCERT Page 51
Page 52

What is the main comparative advantage for countries like India in outsourcing? (Pg. 8)

A) Larger populationB) Cheap and skilled workersC) Better infrastructureD) Stricter laws
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 52
Page 52

Which statement about the digital divide is TRUE? (Pg. 8)

A) It exists only between countriesB) Developed countries have generally surged aheadC) It doesn’t exist within large countriesD) ICT access is evenly distributed globally
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 52
Page 53

(Exercise) Which one is a tertiary activity? (Pg. 9)

A) FarmingB) TradingC) WeavingD) Hunting
View Answer
Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 53
Page 53

(Exercise) Jobs involving high levels of innovation are known as: (Pg. 9)

A) Secondary activitiesB) Quaternary activitiesC) Quinary activitiesD) Primary activities
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 53

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Section B2: Factual One-Liners

Tertiary activities involve the commercial output of ______ rather than tangible goods. (Pg. 1) Page 45

Reveal Answer
services (Page 45)

Towns and cities where trade and commerce take place are known as ______ centres. (Pg. 3) Page 47

Reveal Answer
trading (Page 47)

Wholesale trading constitutes ______ business through numerous intermediaries. (Pg. 4) Page 48

Reveal Answer
bulk (Page 48)

A node in a transport network is a ______ where routes meet. (Pg. 4) Page 48

Reveal Answer
meeting point (Page 48)

Services like those of accountants and physicians are examples of ______-order services. (Pg. 5) Page 49

Reveal Answer
high (Page 49)

The ‘dabba’ service in Mumbai is an example of a ______ service. (Pg. 5) Page 49

Reveal Answer
personal / tiffin (Page 49)

People visiting ancient towns and archaeological sites are attracted by ______ and art. (Pg. 6) Page 50

Reveal Answer
history (Page 50)

The reading of radiology images outsourced to another country is an example of ______ of medical services. (Pg. 7) Page 51

Reveal Answer
outsourcing (Page 51)

The highest level of decision makers perform ______ activities. (Pg. 7) Page 51

Reveal Answer
quinary (Page 51)

KPO stands for Knowledge ______ Outsourcing. (Pg. 7) Page 51

Reveal Answer
Processing (Page 51)

Within a large country, better digital connectivity is usually found in ______ centres versus rural areas. (Pg. 8) Page 52

Reveal Answer
metropolitan (Page 52)

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