Which of the following is the oldest known economic activity?

Agriculture

The correct answer is Option (4) → Both 1 and 2

Hunting and gathering are considered the oldest known economic activities practiced by early humans for survival. Before the development of agriculture and settled life, humans depended on hunting animals and gathering fruits, roots, and edible plants.

NCERT: Gathering and hunting are the oldest economic activity known. These are carried out at different levels with different orientations