Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Question:

Tertiary sector includes which of the following activities ?

Options:

Only production of services

Only exchange of services

Both production and exchange of services

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Both production and exchange of services

Explanation:

Tertiary activities include both production and exchange of services. The production involves the ‘provision’ of services that are ‘consumed’. The output is indirectly measured in terms of wages and salaries. Exchange, involves trade, transport and communication facilities that are used to overcome distance.