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Question (21)

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A state earns ₹600 crore from natural resource exports. If earnings increase by 20%, the new earnings become:

(A) ₹680 crore
(B) ₹700 crore
(C) ₹720 crore
(D) ₹740 crore

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

₹600 × 1.20 = ₹720 crore.

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Question (22)

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If 60% of a region’s industries are located near resource deposits, what fraction are located elsewhere?

(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

100% − 60% = 40%.

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Question (23)

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A mining town has 50,000 residents. If 10% migrate away after mine closure, how many residents remain?

(A) 40,000
(B) 42,000
(C) 45,000
(D) 48,000

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

50,000 − 5,000 = 45,000.

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Question (24)

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Shared river water disputes arise mainly because:

(A) Rivers respect political borders
(B) Rivers often flow across political boundaries
(C) Rivers exist only in one state
(D) Rivers do not support agriculture

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rivers frequently cross political boundaries.

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Question (25)

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Which of the following is an implication of natural resource distribution?

(A) Trade development
(B) Settlement patterns
(C) International cooperation or conflict
(D) All of these

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Resource distribution influences all these factors.

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Question (26)

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A resource-based industry employs 3,600 workers. If one-third are women, how many women work there?

(A) 1,000
(B) 1,100
(C) 1,200
(D) 1,300

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

3,600 ÷ 3 = 1,200.

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Question (27)

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A district receives ₹150 crore for infrastructure due to mining activities. If 40% is spent on roads, how much is spent on roads?

(A) ₹50 crore
(B) ₹55 crore
(C) ₹60 crore
(D) ₹65 crore

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

40% of ₹150 crore = ₹60 crore.

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Question (28)

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The ‘natural resource curse’ refers to a situation where:

(A) Resource-rich regions always prosper
(B) Abundant resources do not automatically guarantee development
(C) Resources disappear suddenly
(D) Countries stop trading

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Resource wealth alone does not ensure prosperity.

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Question (29)

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Economies affected by the natural resource curse often fail to:

(A) Develop value-added industries
(B) Produce food
(C) Build roads
(D) Use transport systems

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Lack of value-added industries can hinder development.

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Question (30)

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India has generally avoided the natural resource curse by:

(A) Ignoring industries
(B) Investing in technology, skills and industries
(C) Stopping resource extraction
(D) Avoiding trade completely

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Technology and industry help convert resources into economic growth.

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A state earns ₹600 crore from natural resource exports. If earnings increase by 20%, the new earnings become:

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If 60% of a region’s industries are located near resource deposits, what fraction are located elsewhere?

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A mining town has 50,000 residents. If 10% migrate away after mine closure, how many residents remain?

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Shared river water disputes arise mainly because:

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Which of the following is an implication of natural resource distribution?

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A resource-based industry employs 3,600 workers. If one-third are women, how many women work there?

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Question (27)

A district receives ₹150 crore for infrastructure due to mining activities. If 40% is spent on roads, how much is spent on roads?

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Question (28)

The ‘natural resource curse’ refers to a situation where:

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Economies affected by the natural resource curse often fail to:

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India has generally avoided the natural resource curse by:

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