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Geography GK · Q105

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 105

Q105

A hinterland is

A.
An area behind a seaport that supplies the bulk of the exports
Answer
B.
The interior of a valley
C.
An elevated area
D.
An area occupied by backward community

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A hinterland is an area behind a seaport that supplies the bulk of the exports. Hinterland, also called Umland, tributary region, either rural or urban or both, that is closely linked economically with a nearby town or city.