Question

'Pastoralism' is related to which economic activity?

• A. Primary activity
• B. Secondary activity
• C. Tertiary activity
• D. Quaternary activity

Hint:

If an activity involves taking something directly from the earth (farming, mining, fishing, herding), it's a primary activity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Define the economic sectors.

Primary: Extraction of raw materials (agriculture, mining, fishing, forestry).
Secondary: Manufacturing and processing raw materials into finished goods.
Tertiary: Providing services (retail, healthcare, entertainment).
Quaternary: Knowledge-based services (IT, R& D, education).

Step 2: Define pastoralism. Pastoralism is a form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals known as livestock are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands (pastures) for grazing.

Step 3: Categorize pastoralism. Since it involves raising animals to produce raw materials (like wool, milk, meat), it is a direct extraction activity and falls under the primary sector.