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What are the various activities undertaken in the primary sect... - Economics

Question

What are the various activities undertaken in the primary sector, secondary sector and tertiary sector?

Answer

The various activities undertaken in the three sectors are:

1. Primary Sector:
These activities are related to the extraction and production of natural resources.

  • Agriculture

  • Forestry

  • Animal Husbandry

  • Fishing

  • Poultry Farming

  • Mining and Quarrying

2. Secondary Sector:
These activities involve the processing of raw materials into finished goods (Manufacturing).

  • Manufacturing (Small-scale and large-scale)

  • Construction activities

  • Processing of agricultural goods into industrial products (e.g., making cloth from cotton)

3. Tertiary Sector:
These activities provide support and services to the primary and secondary sectors.

  • Trade

  • Transport and Communication

  • Banking and Insurance

  • Education and Health

  • Tourism and Hospitality

  • Professional services (IT, Legal, etc.)