Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Arrange the following Primary Activities in correct evolutionary sequence:

(A) Nomadic Herding
(B) Commercial Agriculture
(C) Hunting and Gathering
(D) Subsistence Agriculture

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(C), (B), (A), (D)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

Correct Answer:

(C), (A), (D), (B)

Explanation:

The correct order of the primary activities in their evolutionary sequence is:

(C) Hunting and Gathering - (A) Nomadic Herding - (D) Subsistence Agriculture - (B) Commercial Agriculture

  1. Hunting and Gathering: This is considered the earliest form of human subsistence, where people relied on foraging for wild plants and animals for survival. It was the dominant activity for most of human history.
  2. Nomadic Herding: As humans developed tools and techniques, they started domesticating animals like sheep, goats, and cattle. This allowed them to move around with their herds, securing a more reliable food source.
  3. Subsistence Agriculture: With the discovery of agriculture, people settled down and started cultivating crops for their own consumption. This marked a significant shift from nomadic lifestyles to permanent settlements.
  4. Commercial Agriculture: This is the most recent development, where agriculture is practiced on a large scale for production and trade, not just subsistence. It involves advanced technologies, fertilizers, and irrigation systems.