NCERT Solutions-Economic Activities Around Us-Class 6-Social Science
1. What is the primary sector? How is it different from the secondary sector?
Answer:
Primary sector: Direct use of natural resources (e.g., agriculture, mining).
Secondary sector: Processes natural resources into more valuable goods (e.g., making furniture from wood).
2. How does the secondary sector depend on the tertiary sector?
Answer:
Transportation: Factories need trucks and trains to deliver raw materials and finished goods to markets or stores.
Banking: Factories use banking services to manage money, pay employees, and take loans to buy equipment.
Marketing: Companies need advertising services to promote the products they make, like clothes or food items.
Communication: Factories use phones and the internet to communicate with suppliers and buyers.
Repair and Maintenance: Machines in factories need mechanics or electricians to fix and maintain them regularly.
3. Give an example of interdependence between primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Show it using a flow diagram.
Answer: Example of interdependence among sectors:
– Primary: Growing cotton.
– Secondary: Turning cotton into fabric.
– Tertiary: Selling fabric in a store.
Flow Diagram:
– Cotton farming → Textile factory → Retail store.
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