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world economy miscellaneous MCQs

Practise focused world economy miscellaneous questions with marked answers for exam preparation and subject revision.

world economy miscellaneous Mcqs
1. One principle in the theory of mercantilism is that colonies should be_____________?
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A. acquired as markets and sources of raw materials

B. encouraged to develop their own industries

C. granted independence as soon as possible

D. Considered an economic burden for the colonial power

2. To maintain its economic position, Japan has often limited the number of cars or the quantity of farm products that the United States can sell in Japan Japan has imposed these limits to develop ?
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A. a belief system

B. a more open market

C. an equality of trade position

D. a favorable balance of trade
3. Name the country which has the largest natural gas reserves in the world ?
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A. India

B. Russia

C. Italy

D. Canada

4. Copper may be found native that is in its pure state but is more often found in chemical combinations with ?
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A. Iron, lead and sulphur

B. Iron, gold and silver

C. All of the above minerals

D. Gold, silver and lead

5. Which of the following practices of cultivation can be referred to as crop rotation ?
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A. None of the above

B. The same crop in different seasons

C. Different crops in the same season

D. Different crops in different seasons
6. What country had the third largest area of forest ?
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A. Brazil

B. Canada

C. United States

D. Russia

7. What is known as ground black-cherry pits in the Middle East ?
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A. Bangna Cauda

B. Mahlab

C. Falafal

D. Baba Ghanoush

8. What was the second chicken producing country ?
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A. China

B. Indonesia

C. United States

D. Brazil

9. Which country produced the second most rubber ?
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A. India

B. Thailand

C. Malaysia

D. Indonesia

10. What country had the largest area of forest ?
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A. United States

B. Canada

C. Russia

D. Brazil

11. The relative deprivation approach attempts to______________?
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A. assess the minimum food Requirements

B. assess the deprivation of section of population as compared to the others

C. measure poverty of those below the poverty line

D. determine the privileges of the rich

12. How much of the total population of the world i percentage is living in South America ?
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A. 6.50%

B. 7.20%

C. 6.70%

D. 5.6%
13. Which soil is best suited for deep rooted crops ?
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A. Red soil

B. Black soil

C. Literate soil

D. None of these

14. What was the third cattle producing country ?
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A. United States

B. Argentina

C. China

D. India

15. The largest producer of diamond in the world is ?
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A. Russia

B. South Africa

C. Canada

D. Australia

16. The impact of industrialization in India is most conspicuously reflected in ?
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A. crimes

B. the increasing rate of growth in urban population

C. widow marriage

D. inter-caste marriage

17. Besides tobacco, tea and cotton, which is the other agricultural produce of China ?
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A. Rice

B. Maize

C. Soybean

D. Millets

18. What was the second cattle producing country ?
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A. Argentina

B. United States

C. India

D. China
19. The leading producer of sulphur is ?
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A. Italy

B. Spain

C. Canada

D. USA

20. Which of the following countries leads in the production of Zinc ?
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A. Germany

B. USA

C. Canada

D. Russia

21. As consequence of rural urban migration ?
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A. None of the above

B. Ruralization of Urban areas is taking place

C. More and more urbanization is taking place N successfully

D. Ruralization of Urban areas and ripid growth seem to be the result
22. Name the largest synthetic rubber and tyre making centre in the world is ?
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A. Sharon

B. Cleveland

C. Wheeling

D. Akron
23. Loas Ginger is otherwise known as_______________?
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A. Galangal

B. Ghialiangale

C. Ghalingale

D. Glalangal

24. Which country leads in production of barley among the following?
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A. USA

B. China

C. Canada

D. India

25. The largest producer of silk in the world is ?
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A. India

B. China

C. Japan

D. Brazil

26. What country had the second largest area of forest?
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A. Canada

B. Russia

C. United States

D. Brazil

27. Statement A: The might of a country consists of gaining surpluses of gold and silver Statement B: A nations strength is found in economic independence and the maintenance of a favorable balance of trade Statement C: We need to gain colonies both as sources for raw materials and as markets for our manufactured of goods Which economic system is being described by these statements ?
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A. feudal

B. command

C. mercantile

D. traditional

28. Demography is the social science of ?
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A. population

B. Type of attitude

C. Mid of the way

D. A person

29. What is the currency of Georgia ?
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A. Lari

B. Peso

C. Pound

D. Dollar

30. Which is the largest continent (population wise) of the world ?
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A. Australia

B. Europe

C. America

D. Asia
31. Which is the most important crop of the Nile delta ?
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A. Maize

B. Cotton

C. None of these

D. Sugarcane

32. What was the third buffalo producing country ?
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A. China

B. Pakistan

C. India

D. Nepal

33. Which country produced the most rubber ?
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A. Indonesia

B. Malaysia

C. India

D. Thailand

34. In which of the crops Russia does not lead ?
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A. Wheat

B. Cotton

C. Barley

D. Surgarcane
35. Cucumbers are almost how old ?
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A. 300 years

B. 15,000 years

C. 1000 years

D. 4000 years
36. The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to the larger population refers to ?
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A. external validity

B. face validty

C. internal validity

D. reliability

37. Which fruit is an offspring of the pummel ?
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A. Peach

B. Strawberry

C. Kiwi

D. Grapefruit
38. Which factor contributes most to the recurring food shortages in Africa ?
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A. rainforest environment

B. Poor distribution of agricultural products

C. extensive river systems

D. location between two major oceans

39. Which of the following is the Prevalent public health problem has been observed in the country ?
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A. Vitamin A deficiency

B. iron deficiency

C. anemia deficiency

D. Jaundice

40. Which of the following countries lead in the production of sugarcane in the world ?
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A. India

B. China

C. Brazil

D. USA

41. What was the top buffalo producing country ?
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A. Nepal

B. India

C. China

D. Pakistan

42. A comparison of Japans policies before 1945 with the policies in effect after 1945 indicates that______________?
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A. territorial aggression is not necessary to secure national economic goals

B. dependence on foreign trade usually leads to a weakened national economy

C. democratic institution hinder economic growth

D. reduction in spending on military goods leads to economic depression

43. The largest fishing catching ground in the world is ?
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A. Mediterranean sea

B. East China Sea

C. North West Pacific Ocean

D. Arabia Sea

44. Brassica is the Latin name for what spice ?
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A. Mustard

B. Basil

C. Pepper

D. Sald

45. Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral ?
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A. Gypsum

B. Thorium

C. Uranium

D. Cobalt

46. Which conclusion can be drawn from the infromation in the chart ?
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A. The national birthrate is determined by many different factors

B. Infant mortality is a greater problem in Africa than in Asia

C. The nations with relatively low birthrates have relatively high per capita incomes

D. Developing countries are instituting programs to limit the growth of their populations

47. Which country produced the third most rubber ?
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A. India

B. Malaysia

C. Thailand

D. Indonesia
48. Black volcanic soil and tropical climate is most suitable without excess rainfall for which crop ?
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A. None of them

B. Tobacco

C. jute

D. Cotton
49. What is the second sheep producing country ?
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A. Australia

B. UK

C. India

D. China

50. Which of the following practices of cultivation can be referred to as crop rotation ?
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A. Different crops in different seasons

B. None of the above

C. Different crops in the same season

D. The same crop in different seasons