The following statement represents which one of the given options of markets:
"These are quasi-urban centres. They serve as trading centres of the most rudimentary type. Here, personal and professional services are not well-developed. They cater to nearby settlements".
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Rural marketing centres
Trading centres are divided into rural and urban marketing centres.
Option (1) Rural marketing centres — Correct. They are not full towns but supply the goods and services that rural folk need most often, and most have mandis and retail shops.
Option (2) Urban marketing centres — Incorrect. They have widely specialised urban services, such as teachers, lawyers, consultants and doctors.
Option (3) Trading centres — Incorrect. This is the common name for all towns and cities where buying and selling take place, both rural and urban.
Option (4) Periodic markets — Incorrect. These are weekly or bi-weekly markets held where there are no regular markets.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 15-05-2025 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “Trading centres may be divided into rural and urban marketing centres.” “Rural marketing centres cater to nearby settlements. These are quasi-urban centres. They serve as trading centres of the most rudimentary type. Here personal and professional services are not well-developed. These form local collecting and distributing centres. Most of these have mandis (wholesale markets) and also retailing areas.” |