Which of the following sets of cities has been developed specially as the seat of government?

A. Abuja, Chicago and Brasilia

B. New Delhi, Abuja and Calcutta

C. Chicago, New Delhi, and Abuja

D. Canberra, Brasilia and Abuja

Dispersed rural settlements are most likely to be found in areas with?

A. abundant agriculture land and good surface drainage

B. limited agricultural land and poor surface drainage

C. a large agricultural population and restricted accessibility

D. a small agricultural population and poor surface drainage

The most important factors that have promoted urbanization in Africa during the 20th century are?

A. industrial development, decolonization and modern transport development

B. modern transport development, commerce and industrialization

C. trade, improved rural conditions and industrialization

D. decolonization, poor rural conditions and commercialization

Subsistence farming is characterized by?

A. dominance of cash crops, low capital input and dependence on simple tools

B. dominance of food crops, small holdings anfd family labour

C. Dependence on family labour, small holdings and market orientation

D. Dependence on simple tools, labour intensity and high capital input

The major areas of mixed farming in the world are also areas of?

A. sparse population with low arable crop productions

B. dense population with a high percentage of farms

C. dense population and a large number of urban centres

D. sparse population and dispersed rural settlements

Specialized cultivation of grapes is associated with?

A. Mediterrarean regions

B. cool temperates climates

C. montane climates

D. monsoon regions

Plantation agriculture may be described as a system characterized by?

A. small-scale production , heavy mechnanization and industrial crops

B. heavy mechanization, food importation and subsistence crops

C. large-scale production, monoculture and centre management

D. labour specialization, market dependence and poor capital base

A type of industry that is carried on usually at or near the residence and based largely on native skills and simple technology is referred to as a?

A. local industry

B. light industry

C. consumers industry

D. cottage industry

A major limiting factor to the development of industries in the developing countries is?

A. low level of capital formation

B. high population growth rate

C. shortage of raw materials

D. unfavorable climates

In which of the following countries have many railway lines been closed down as a result of a decline in their competitiveness?

A. South Africa

B. Australia

C. U.S.A

D. India