NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science
Chapter 2 People as Resource
Question 6. Page No. 27
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Description:
Primary sector involves raw material extraction, secondary sector deals with manufacturing, and tertiary sector comprises service-related activities like healthcare, education, banking, and entertainment in economics.
Here’s a concise breakdown of activities in each sector:
Primary Sector:
Involves activities directly related to natural resources, including agriculture (farming, animal husbandry), forestry (timber, logging), fishing, mining (extracting minerals), and raw material extraction.
Secondary Sector:
Encompasses manufacturing and processing industries, converting raw materials into finished goods. Activities include manufacturing (factories, production), construction (building, infrastructure), processing (food processing, refining), and energy production.
Tertiary Sector:
Involves service-related activities. Services include retail/wholesale trade, healthcare, education, financial services (banking, insurance), hospitality (hotels, restaurants), transportation (airlines, logistics), and entertainment industries.
These sectors collectively contribute to economic development by providing goods and services essential for societal needs and advancement.