Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

People engaged in primary activities are called ______ workers.

Options:

White Collar

Golden Collar

Green Collar

Red Collar

Correct Answer:

Red Collar

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Red Collar

People engaged in primary activities are called redcollar workers due to the outdoor nature of their work.

  • White Collar Workers: These individuals typically perform professional, managerial, or administrative work. Their jobs are often office-based and involve more mental than physical tasks. Examples include accountants, lawyers, marketing managers, and software developers. The term originated from the white dress shirts traditionally worn by office workers.

  • Golden Collar Workers: This term generally refers to highly skilled professionals who are crucial to a business due to their specialized knowledge and expertise. They often combine advanced technical skills with strategic leadership and innovation. This can include top-tier doctors, scientists, engineers, and legal professionals who are highly compensated and in high demand.

  • Green Collar Workers: These are workers employed in the environmental sector of the economy. They contribute to environmental sustainability, conservation, and the promotion of eco-friendly practices. This can include jobs in renewable energy (solar panel installers, wind turbine technicians), waste management, sustainable agriculture, environmental consulting, and green building.

  • Blue-collar workers are individuals who perform manual labor, often in industries like manufacturing, construction, or maintenance. They typically engage in hands-on work that requires physical skill and may involve the use of tools and machinery.