Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:
Choose the physical factor affecting profitability of mining operation in an area.
Options:
Demand of minerals
Technological Know how
Infrastructural development
Size and Occurrence of mineral deposits
Correct Answer:
Size and Occurrence of mineral deposits
Explanation:
The profitability of mining operations depends on two main factors:
(i) Physical factors include the size, grade and the mode of occurrence of the deposits.
(ii) Economic factors such as the demand for the mineral, technology available and used, capital to develop infrastructure and the labour and transport costs.