Human Resources
1. What does “human resources†refer to?
a) Only the working population of a country
b) The skills, talents, and abilities of people
c) Natural resources used by humans
d) Machines and tools used in industries
2. Which factor is NOT important for the development of human resources?
a) Education
b) Healthcare
c) Population growth
d) Skill development
3. What is the main advantage of a well-developed human resource base?
a) Increased unemployment
b) Higher productivity and economic growth
c) Reduced industrial development
d) Decrease in literacy rates
4. Which of the following is a key aspect of human resource development?
a) Overpopulation
b) Investments in education and training
c) Use of heavy machinery in agriculture
d) Dependence on natural resources
5. Which country is known for having a highly skilled human resource base?
a) Somalia
b) Japan
c) Afghanistan
d) Chad
6. Which of the following does NOT directly contribute to human resource development?
a) Healthcare
b) Employment opportunities
c) Natural disasters
d) Vocational training
7. What happens when a country invests in its human resources?
a) Economic and social progress
b) Reduction in literacy rates
c) Increased environmental degradation
d) Decline in skilled labor
Answers and Explanations
1. b) The skills, talents, and abilities of people – Human resources refer to the workforce and their skills.
2. c) Population growth – While important, population growth alone does not improve human resources.
3. b) Higher productivity and economic growth – A skilled workforce improves economic performance.
4. b) Investments in education and training – These improve workforce efficiency and productivity.
5. b) Japan – Japan has a highly skilled and educated workforce.
6. c) Natural disasters – Disasters negatively impact human resource development.
7. a) Economic and social progress – Investments in human resources lead to national growth.
Distribution of Population
1. What does “distribution of population†refer to?
a) The way people are spread across the Earth’s surface
b) The number of people born in a year
c) The total population of a country
d) The movement of people from cities to villages
2. Which continent has the highest population?
a) Africa
b) Europe
c) Asia
d) South America
3. Which of the following countries has the largest population?
a) USA
b) India
c) China
d) Brazil
4. Which factor is NOT responsible for the uneven distribution of population?
a) Availability of water
b) Climate conditions
c) Space availability in cities
d) Soil fertility
5. Why do plains generally have a higher population density?
a) They have extreme climatic conditions
b) They are difficult to access
c) They have fertile soil and are suitable for farming
d) They lack water resources
6. Which region of the world has the lowest population density?
a) The Sahara Desert
b) The Indo-Gangetic Plain
c) The European Union
d) The East Coast of the USA
7. Which of the following is NOT a human factor affecting population distribution?
a) Industrialization
b) Job opportunities
c) Climate
d) Transport facilities
Answers and Explanations
1. a) The way people are spread across the Earth’s surface – Population distribution refers to how people are scattered.
2. c) Asia – Asia has the highest population, with countries like China and India leading.
3. c) China – China has the largest population, followed by India.
4. c) Space availability in cities – Space does not determine population distribution as much as other factors.
5. c) They have fertile soil and are suitable for farming – Fertile plains support agriculture and settlement.
6. a) The Sahara Desert – Extreme conditions make it difficult for people to live there.
7. c) Climate – Climate is a natural factor, not a human factor.
The Pattern of Population Distribution
1. What does the pattern of population distribution indicate?
a) The total number of people in a country
b) How population is spread across different regions
c) The birth and death rates of a country
d) The movement of people from one place to another
2. Which country has an uneven population distribution?
a) Canada
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) France
3. What type of area generally has a low population density?
a) River valleys
b) Industrialized cities
c) Mountainous and desert regions
d) Coastal plains
4. Which of the following is a major factor affecting the pattern of population distribution?
a) Religious beliefs
b) Availability of natural resources
c) Number of government offices
d) Fashion trends
5. Which continent has the most even distribution of population?
a) Africa
b) Europe
c) Asia
d) Antarctica
6. Why do coastal areas often have higher population densities?
a) They have favorable climates and access to trade
b) They have very few job opportunities
c) They lack transportation facilities
d) They are isolated from major cities
7. Which of the following is an example of a sparsely populated region?
a) The Amazon Rainforest
b) The Ganges Basin
c) The Nile Delta
d) The Indo-Gangetic Plain
Answers and Explanations
1. b) How population is spread across different regions – Population distribution shows how people are settled.
2. a) Canada – Canada has a sparse population in many regions due to harsh climatic conditions.
3. c) Mountainous and desert regions – Harsh living conditions lead to lower population density.
4. b) Availability of natural resources – Resources attract people to settle in certain areas.
5. b) Europe – Europe has a relatively even distribution of population.
6. a) They have favorable climates and access to trade – Coastal areas support trade, fishing, and tourism.
7. a) The Amazon Rainforest – Harsh conditions and dense forests make it difficult to live there.
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