Questions and Answers
What are human activities which generate income known as?
Economic activities
Which of the following is NOT a primary activity?
Why are the inhabitants of coastal and plain regions engaged in fishing and agriculture respectively?
Due to the availability of resources and suitable environment for these activities.
What are the two basic subsistence activities of the earliest human beings?
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Hunting has been banned in India.
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Where is gathering predominantly practiced?
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What materials do gatherers collect for market-oriented activities?
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The name of the part of the chewing gum after the flavor is?
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Study Notes
Economic Activities
- Economic activities generate income and include primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary activities.
- Primary activities are directly dependent on the environment, utilizing Earth's resources like land, water, vegetation, and minerals.
Primary Activities
- Include hunting, gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, mining, and quarrying.
- Inhabitants of coastal regions typically engage in fishing, while those in plains are focused on agriculture.
- Physical factors (climate, terrain) and social factors (cultural practices, technology) influence primary activities in various regions.
Workforce in Primary Activities
- Workers in primary activities are referred to as red-collar workers due to the outdoor nature of their jobs.
Hunting and Gathering
- Earliest human societies relied on hunting and gathering for sustenance by sourcing animals and edible plants from their environment.
- Primitive hunters used basic tools made from stones or twigs, limiting their ability to kill numerous animals.
- Modern fishing practices have evolved, though poaching has threatened many species.
Factors Influencing Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting was essential for communities in extreme climates (cold and hot).
- Gathering occurs in harsh climates and often involves primitive societies relying on both plants and animals for basic needs.
- Common locations for gathering include:
- High latitude areas: Northern Canada, Northern Eurasia, Southern Chile.
- Low latitude areas: Amazon Basin, tropical Africa, Northern Australia.
Modern Gathering Practices
- Some gathering activities have shifted towards commercial markets.
- Gatherers may sell processed products from valuable plants, including:
- Leaves for beverages, drugs, cosmetics, and fibers.
- Bark for quinine and tannin extract.
- Nuts for food and oils.
- Tree trunks for rubber and resins.
Economic Significance
- Primary activities require minimal capital investment and operate with low technology.
- The yield per person in these activities is typically low, with little surplus production.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 5 of Unit-III, which discusses economic activities. It covers primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary activities, emphasizing how human activities generate income and interact with environmental resources. Test your knowledge on these essential concepts in economics!
