Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Question:

Which one is a tertiary activity?

Options:

Farming

Weaving

Trading

Hunting

Correct Answer:

Trading

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Trading

1. Farming:  Farming,  is a primary activity.

2. Weaving: Weaving is an example of a secondary activity. It involves the transformation of raw materials (such as yarn or thread) obtained from the primary sector (e.g., cotton from farming) into finished products (e.g., fabric or textiles).

3. Trading: Trading is a tertiary activity. It involves the exchange of goods or services between different entities.  Trading is part of the service sector, contributing to the distribution and exchange of goods in the economy.

4. Hunting: Hunting is associated with the primary sector.