Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Given below is the map of area of Dairy farming. Answer the following questions related to dairy farming based on the map:

Dairy Farming is practised mostly near the

Options:

Rural areas

Urban areas

Industrial centres

Both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

Both 2 and 3

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Both 2 and 3

Dairy farming is mostly practised near:

  • Urban areas because milk and dairy products are highly perishable and have a high demand in cities.
  • Industrial centres due to large consumer markets and better transport and refrigeration facilities.

NCERT: Dairy farming is practised mainly near urban and industrial centres which provide neighbourhood market for fresh milk and dairy products.