Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which of the following is/are NOT the features of traditional large scale industrial regions?

Options:

These are based on heavy industry.

These are often located near coal-fields

These industries are now known as Stack smoke industries.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

These industries are now known as Stack smoke industries.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: These industries are now known as Stack smoke industries.

Option 3 is incorrect because the term is “smokestack industries,” not “stack smoke industries

Traditional Large-Scale Industrial Regions are based on heavy industry, often located near coal-fields and engaged in metal smelting, heavy engineering, chemical manufacture or textile production. These industries are now known as smokestack industries.