Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Arrange the following agricultural regions from equator to pole:

(A) Commercial grain farming in the Prairies
(B) Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos
(C) Tea plantations of north-east India
(D) Primitive subsistence farming in Indonesia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(D), (C), (A), (B)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer:

(D), (C), (A), (B)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - (D), (C), (A), (B)

(D) Primitive subsistence farming in Indonesia: Indonesia is an archipelago near the equator with a hot and humid climate suitable for subsistence farming.

(C) Tea plantations of north-east India: These are located in a sub-tropical region closer to the equator.

(A) Commercial grain farming in the Prairies : The Prairies region of North America has a temperate climate, ideal for growing grains like wheat.

(B) Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos: Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos occurs in the Arctic regions, which are much closer to the poles. The Arctic regions have harsher climates and are characterized by tundra and polar conditions, making them suitable for reindeer rearing.