Question

Which one of the following is not a primary activity?

• A. Agriculture
• B. Hunting
• C. Mining
• D. Manufacturing

Hint:

Primary activities involve natural resource extraction, while secondary activities involve processing and manufacturing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding primary activities.
- Primary activities are those which are directly connected with the utilization of natural resources.
- Examples include agriculture, fishing, forestry, hunting, and mining.

Step 2: Check each option.
- (A) Agriculture → Directly uses land and natural resources → Primary activity.
- (B) Hunting → Direct exploitation of animals in nature → Primary activity.
- (C) Mining → Extraction of minerals from the earth → Primary activity.
- (D) Manufacturing → Involves processing of raw materials into finished products in factories → Secondary activity.
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