ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Economic activity congregates in or close to a single location, rather than being spread out uniformly across space.
A
Agglomeration
B
Bulk-reducing industry
C
Bulk-gaining industry
D
Cottage industry
E
Economies of scale
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(geography) An extended city area comprising the built-up area of a central city and any suburbs linked by continuous urban area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economies of association of agglomeration tend to be increased through what? The multiplier effect. When does industrial deglomeration occur? When the costs of aggregation exceed the benefits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agglomeration: A localized economy in which a large number of companies and industries cluster together and benefit from the cost reductions and gains in efficiency that result from this proximity. Cumulative causation: Describes the continued growth due to the positive aspects of agglomeration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common examples of primary economic activities include agricultural and animal products, forestry and logging, mining, oil, and gas extraction.

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