Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Question:
Knowledge Processing Outsourcing (KPO) is a part of which sector?
Options:
Tertiary activities
Quaternary Activities
Quinary activities
All of the above
Correct Answer:
Quinary activities
Explanation:
New trends in quinary services include knowledge processing outsourcing (KPO) and ‘home shoring’, the latter as an alternative to outsourcing. The KPO industry is distinct from Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) as it involves highly skilled workers.