Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Options:
In Western countries, males outnumber females in rural areas
In Western countries, females outnumber the males in urban areas
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.
All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
In Western countries, males outnumber females in rural areas and females outnumber the males in urban areas. 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 these developed countries is also highly mechanised and remains largely a male occupation.