Which of the following economic activates can be group under tertiary services?

Here are the answers to the multiple-choice questions:

39. The population of India is mainly characterised by high
The large and growing population of India is primarily due to a high birth rate.
A. birth rate.

40. The following factors favour the growth of settlement socially except
Heredity is a biological concept and not a social factor that directly favors the growth of settlements. Commercial activities are economic, while culture, historical background, and marriage are social factors.
C. heredity.

41. The world's busiest sea route is the
The North Atlantic Ocean is one of the most heavily trafficked shipping lanes globally, connecting major economic centers in Europe and North America.
A. North Atlantic.

42. High cost of road construction and maintenance of roads in tropical Africa is as a result of
Tropical Africa often has lateritic soils, which are challenging for road construction and maintenance due to their properties, such as poor drainage and susceptibility to erosion, leading to higher costs.
B. lateritic soils.

43. A major hindrance to transportation system along the Niger – Benue trough is
The Niger and Benue rivers experience significant fluctuations in water levels throughout the year, making navigation difficult or impossible during dry seasons.
D. seasonality of rivers.

44. The major feature of local crafts industry is that it
Local crafts are often characterized by traditional skills and techniques passed down through generations within families or communities.
B. is mainly hereditary.

45. A justification for tourism in Nigeria is
Tourism is an industry that creates numerous job opportunities, both directly (e.g., tour guides, hotel staff) and indirectly (e.g., local artisans, food suppliers).
C. employment.

46. Which of the following factors is majorly considered in the location of an industry?
For many industries, especially those processing bulky or perishable goods, the availability of raw materials is a primary determinant of location to minimize transportation costs.
C. Availability of raw materials.

47. A hindrance to industrial development in tropical Africa is
A significant challenge for industrial development in tropical Africa is the shortage of skilled labor required to operate and maintain modern industrial facilities.
D. skilled labour.

48. Which of the following economic activates can be group under tertiary services?
Tertiary services involve providing services rather than producing goods. Banking is a financial service and falls under the tertiary sector.
A. Banking.