Question

Read the following characteristics of tertiary activities carefully and choose the correct option.
I. It is involved in processing of physical raw materials.
II. It is an output of services.
III. Many of the services are highly specialised.
IV. Electrician, doctor, lawyer, driver are some of its examples.

• A. Only I, II and III are correct.
• B. Only I, III and IV are correct.
• C. Only I, II and IV are correct.
• D. Only II, III and IV are correct.

Hint:

The Panama Canal is essential for international trade as it provides a shorter route between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, saving time and fuel.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Panama Canal is a vital maritime route bisecting the Isthmus of Panama, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its existence eliminates the extensive and perilous voyage around the southern tip of South America for vessels.- (A) The shipping lane between Yokohama and Vancouver does not utilize the Panama Canal.- (B) Travel between Auckland and Honolulu does not involve passage through the Panama Canal.- (C) The route from San Francisco to New York demonstrably traverses the Panama Canal, facilitating transit between the United States' west and east coasts.- (D) The passage between London and Aden bypasses the Panama Canal.Consequently, option (C) is identified as the correct choice, as the Panama Canal serves shipping between the United States' east and west coasts, exemplified by the San Francisco to New York route.