Arrange the following primary activities in the chronological order.

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(C), (A), (B), (D)

The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (A), (B), (D)

1. Hunting and Gathering (C): This is considered the earliest form of human activity, where people relied on finding and collecting food directly from nature. They didn't cultivate crops or domesticate animals.
2. Nomadic Herding (A): After hunting and gathering, humans started domesticating animals for their milk, meat, and hides. Nomadic herders move from place to place to find grazing land for their animals.
3. Primitive Subsistence Agriculture (B): With the development of tools and techniques, humans started cultivating plants for food. This involved simple tools and limited crop variety, primarily for their own consumption.
4. Intensive Subsistence Agriculture (D): This represents a more advanced form of agriculture with improved tools, irrigation systems, and diverse crops. It allowed for increased food production and supported larger populations.