Question

What is the chief occupation of Brazilians?
A.Sugar Production
B.Mining
C.Producing Coffee
D.Sheep rearing

Answer 1

Hint: Brazil is a Latin American country which has the sixth-highest population in the world and is the fifth-largest country in the world. It has 26 states and the capital of the country is Brasilia. It is also the largest country of the South American continent and covers 47.3% of the continent’s total surface area. Brazil’s abundant natural resources have contributed to its rapid economic growth over the last few decades.

Complete answer:
Option A: is incorrect. The agricultural sector holds a major share in the country’s economy. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world, followed by India but India’s production of sugarcane is almost half of that of Brazil. A large portion of the sugar produced in Brazil is exported.
Option B: is incorrect. Iron ore, copper, gold, aluminium, manganese, tin and nickel are the main minerals mined in Brazil. Brazil is the second-largest exporter of iron ore in the world and one of the largest exporters of aluminium and manganese in the world. Many gemstones are also largely mined in Brazil.
Option C: is correct. Not only is Brazil the largest producer of coffee in the world, but it is also responsible for producing a third of the total production of coffee in the world. Coffee was not native to the Americas and production for domestic consumption began in Brazil much later in the 19th century. Even recently, coffee accounts for around 60% of Brazil’s exports.
Option D: is incorrect. Brazil is among the top 17 countries with the largest sheep flock in the world. International trade of sheep products contributes heavily to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil. Sheep rearing has substantially increased in Brazil over the last few decades.


So, the correct answer is option C.

Note: Apart from the activities given above in the options, other sectors contribute heavily to the economy of Brazil. In the agricultural sector, Brazil is also a major producer of soybeans, maize, cassava, orange, rice, banana, tomato, pineapple, beans, cotton and Brazil nuts. Industries in Brazil include automobiles, steel, petrochemicals, aircraft, etc.