Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1993
The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of
- A Belgium
- B West Indies
- C New Zealand
- D Japan ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE1979
Productivity being low, cottage industry produced a lot because
- A It employs large number of people ✓
- B No power is needed to manufacture most of the products
- C Raw material is generally available locally
- D It caters mostly to the rural population
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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