CUET UG Categorised PYQ Geography Unit 8
Geography
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QUESTION 1 OF 8
Identify the members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries from the following. (PYQ 2023)
Statements:
(A) Indonesia
(B) India
(C) Iran
(D) Venezuela
QUESTION 2 OF 8
Match List-I with List-II. (PYQ 2023)
| List-I (Regional Trade Block) | List-II (Headquarter Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Association of South East Asian Nations | I. Belarus |
| B. Commonwealth of Independent States | II. Austria |
| C. European Union | III. Indonesia |
| D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries | IV. Belgium |
QUESTION 3 OF 8
Match List-I with List-II. (PYQ 2023)
| List-I (Regional Trade Blocks) | List-II (Headquarter Hosting Countries) |
|---|---|
| A. ASEAN | I. Belgium |
| B. OPEC | II. Uruguay |
| C. EU | III. Indonesia |
| D. LAIA | IV. Austria |
QUESTION 4 OF 8
Match List-I with List-II. (PYQ 2023)
| List-I (Aspects of International Trade) | List-II (Characteristics) |
|---|---|
| A. Multi-lateral Trade | I. Trade is done by two countries with each other |
| B. Volume of Trade | II. The nature of goods and services imported and exported |
| C. Composition of Trade | III. Trade is conducted with many trading countries |
| D. Bilateral Trade | IV. The total value of goods and services traded |
QUESTION 5 OF 8
Identify the correct statements about WTO (World Trade Organisation). (PYQ 2024)
Statements:
(A) It is the only international organisation dealing with the global rules of trade between nations.
(B) It sets the rules for the global trading system and resolves disputes between its member nations.
(C) It helps the poor countries in promoting their trade activities and give priority to environmental issues.
(D) It also covers trade in services, such as telecommunication and banking, and other issues such as intellectual rights.
QUESTION 6 OF 8
Where is the headquarter of the 'Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC)? (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 7 OF 8
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was transformed into the World Trade Organization in __________. (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 8 OF 8
Which of the following is NOT the basis of international trade?(PYQ 2024)
Test Complete!
Answer Review
1 Identify the members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries from the following. (PYQ 2023)
Statements:
(A) Indonesia
(B) India
(C) Iran
(D) Venezuela
OPEC includes petroleum-exporting countries. Iran and Venezuela are OPEC members. Indonesia is listed in the textbook/PYQ context. India is not a member of OPEC.
(Detailed) → OPEC stands for Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. → It consists of countries mainly involved in petroleum export. → Iran and Venezuela are important petroleum-exporting countries. → Indonesia is also included in the given textbook/PYQ context. → India is a major oil-importing country and is not a member of OPEC. → Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
- A) A, B, C only → Incorrect because it includes India.
- B) B, C, D only → Incorrect because it includes India and omits Indonesia.
- D) A, B, D only → Incorrect because it includes India and omits Iran.
Used
- Statement A → Correct in the given textbook/PYQ context.
- Statement B → Incorrect because India is not a member of OPEC.
- Statement C → Correct because Iran is an OPEC member.
- Statement D → Correct because Venezuela is an OPEC member.
- Final Answer → Option C.
2 Match List-I with List-II. (PYQ 2023)
| List-I (Regional Trade Block) | List-II (Headquarter Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Association of South East Asian Nations | I. Belarus |
| B. Commonwealth of Independent States | II. Austria |
| C. European Union | III. Indonesia |
| D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries | IV. Belgium |
ASEAN headquarters is in Indonesia. CIS headquarters is in Belarus. European Union headquarters is in Belgium. OPEC headquarters is in Austria.
(Detailed) → ASEAN is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. → CIS is headquartered in Minsk, Belarus. → The European Union is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. → OPEC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. → Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II. → Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
- A) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV → Incorrect because all major headquarters are mismatched.
- B) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III → Incorrect because ASEAN, CIS, EU and OPEC are wrongly matched.
- D) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I → Incorrect because the organisations are matched with wrong headquarters countries.
Used
- ASEAN → Indonesia.
- CIS → Belarus.
- EU → Belgium.
- OPEC → Austria.
- Final Answer → Option C.
3 Match List-I with List-II. (PYQ 2023)
| List-I (Regional Trade Blocks) | List-II (Headquarter Hosting Countries) |
|---|---|
| A. ASEAN | I. Belgium |
| B. OPEC | II. Uruguay |
| C. EU | III. Indonesia |
| D. LAIA | IV. Austria |
ASEAN headquarters is in Indonesia. OPEC headquarters is in Austria. EU headquarters is in Belgium. LAIA headquarters is in Uruguay.
(Detailed) → ASEAN is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. → OPEC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. → The European Union is associated with Brussels, Belgium. → LAIA is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. → Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. → Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
- A) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I → Incorrect because all major headquarters are mismatched.
- B) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III → Incorrect because ASEAN, OPEC, EU and LAIA are wrongly matched.
- C) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV → Incorrect because OPEC and LAIA are mismatched.
Used
- ASEAN → Indonesia.
- OPEC → Austria.
- EU → Belgium.
- LAIA → Uruguay.
- Final Answer → Option D.
4 Match List-I with List-II. (PYQ 2023)
| List-I (Aspects of International Trade) | List-II (Characteristics) |
|---|---|
| A. Multi-lateral Trade | I. Trade is done by two countries with each other |
| B. Volume of Trade | II. The nature of goods and services imported and exported |
| C. Composition of Trade | III. Trade is conducted with many trading countries |
| D. Bilateral Trade | IV. The total value of goods and services traded |
Multilateral trade means trade with many countries. Bilateral trade means trade between two countries. Volume of trade means total value of trade. Composition of trade means the type of goods and services traded.
(Detailed) → Multilateral trade is conducted with many trading countries, so it matches with (III). → Volume of trade means the total value of goods and services traded, so it matches with (IV). → Composition of trade refers to the nature of goods and services imported and exported, so it matches with (II). → Bilateral trade is trade done by two countries with each other, so it matches with (I). → Therefore, the correct matching is (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I). → Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
- A) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) → Incorrect because Composition and Bilateral Trade are mismatched.
- C) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) → Incorrect because Volume and Composition are mismatched.
- D) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I) → Incorrect because Multilateral, Volume and Composition are mismatched.
Used
- Multilateral → Many countries.
- Volume → Total value.
- Composition → Nature/type of goods.
- Bilateral → Two countries.
- Final Answer → Option B.
5 Identify the correct statements about WTO (World Trade Organisation). (PYQ 2024)
Statements:
(A) It is the only international organisation dealing with the global rules of trade between nations.
(B) It sets the rules for the global trading system and resolves disputes between its member nations.
(C) It helps the poor countries in promoting their trade activities and give priority to environmental issues.
(D) It also covers trade in services, such as telecommunication and banking, and other issues such as intellectual rights.
WTO deals with global rules of trade. It resolves trade disputes between member countries. It covers goods, services and intellectual property rights. Statement C is not accepted in the given textbook/PYQ context.
(Detailed) → WTO is the international organisation dealing with global trade rules between nations. → It sets rules for the global trading system and helps resolve disputes between member nations. → WTO also covers trade in services such as telecommunications and banking. → It also deals with intellectual property rights through trade-related agreements. → Statement C is incorrect in the given context because WTO is often criticised for not giving sufficient priority to poor countries and environmental concerns. → Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
- A) (A), (B) and (C) only → Incorrect because Statement C is wrong and Statement D is omitted.
- B) (B), (C) and (D) only → Incorrect because Statement C is wrong and Statement A is omitted.
- C) (A), (C) and (D) only → Incorrect because Statement C is wrong and Statement B is omitted.
Used
- Statement A → Correct because WTO deals with global trade rules.
- Statement B → Correct because WTO resolves trade disputes.
- Statement C → Incorrect in the given textbook/PYQ context.
- Statement D → Correct because WTO covers services and intellectual rights.
- Final Answer → Option D.
6 Where is the headquarter of the 'Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC)? (PYQ 2024)
OPEC is an organisation of petroleum-exporting countries. Its headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria. Vienna is the administrative centre of OPEC.
(Detailed) → OPEC stands for Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. → Although its members are petroleum-exporting countries, its headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria. → Vienna serves as the administrative centre for OPEC meetings and coordination. → Hence, Option B is the correct answer.
- A) Montevideo → Incorrect because Montevideo is associated with Uruguay and LAIA, not OPEC.
- C) Minsk → Incorrect because Minsk is associated with Belarus and CIS, not OPEC.
- D) Aden → Incorrect because Aden is a port city and not the headquarters of OPEC.
Used
- Option A → Incorrect because Montevideo is not OPEC headquarters.
- Option B → Correct because OPEC headquarters is in Vienna.
- Option C → Incorrect because Minsk is linked with CIS.
- Option D → Incorrect because Aden is not the OPEC headquarters.
- Final Answer → Option B.
7 The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was transformed into the World Trade Organization in __________. (PYQ 2024)
GATT was created to reduce trade barriers. It was later replaced by WTO. WTO was formed on 1 January 1995. WTO has a broader role than GATT.
(Detailed) → GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. → It worked to reduce barriers in international trade. → In 1995, GATT was transformed into the World Trade Organization. → WTO covers trade in goods, services and intellectual property rights. → Hence, Option A is the correct answer.
- B) 1991 → Incorrect because this year is associated with India's economic liberalisation, not the formation of WTO.
- C) 2005 → Incorrect because WTO had already been formed by this year.
- D) 1976 → Incorrect because GATT was still functioning during this period.
Used
- Option A → Correct because WTO was formed in 1995.
- Option B → Incorrect because 1991 relates to India's liberalisation.
- Option C → Incorrect because it is too late.
- Option D → Incorrect because it is too early.
- Final Answer → Option A.
8 Which of the following is NOT the basis of international trade?(PYQ 2024)
Trade happens because resources are distributed unevenly. If everyone had everything equally, there would be no need to trade. Diversity creates trade requirements.
(Detailed) → International trade exists precisely because of the uneven distribution of resources. If there were an even distribution of resources, every country would be self-sufficient and trade would become unnecessary.
- Option A: Creates trade demand.
- Option B: Creates trade demand.
- Option C: Creates trade demand.
Used
- Extreme Word Filter
- Trade requires differences.
- Even distribution means no difference.
- Final Answer → D.