Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:

Which of the following statements is/are not correct?

Options:

In Western countries, males outnumber females in rural areas

In Western countries, females outnumber the males in urban areas

Farming in the developed countries is highly mechanised and remains largely a female occupation.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Farming in the developed countries is highly mechanised and remains largely a female occupation.

Explanation:

 In Western countries, males outnumber females in rural areas and females outnumber the males in urban areas. In countries like Nepal, Pakistan and India the case is reverse. The excess of females in urban areas of U.S.A., Canada and Europe is the result of influx of females from rural areas to avail of the vast job opportunities. Farming in the developed countries is highly mechanised and remains largely a male occupation.