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Economic Activities Around Us — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What Economic Activities Around Us covers in CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Economic Activities.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Economic Activities Around Us

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1. Economic Activities and Economic Sectors

  • Activities that create monetary value are called economic activities.
  • Monetary value means the value of something measured in money.
  • Economic sectors are broad groups that include activities that help the economic prosperity of a nation.
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2. Primary Sector

  • Primary sector activities involve extraction of raw materials directly from nature.
  • In primary activities, people are directly dependent on nature to produce goods.
  • Common primary activities are agriculture, mining, fishing, raising livestock, and forestry.
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3. Secondary Sector

  • Secondary sector activities involve processing raw materials from the primary sector into products for sale or consumption.
  • Secondary sector activities include construction of buildings and roads, providing utilities such as water, electricity, and gas, and manufacturing in factories.
  • Processing milk into milk powder, ghee, cheese, and butter is a secondary sector activity.
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4. Tertiary Sector or Service Sector

  • Tertiary sector activities provide support to primary and secondary activities.
  • The tertiary sector is also called the service sector.
  • Tertiary activities include transportation, banking, education, healthcare, law, retail, communication, software development, and hotel and restaurant services.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Economic activities are grouped into three sectors: primary, secondary, and tertiary, and these sectors work together in daily life.

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What are the important topics in Economic Activities Around Us for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Key topics in Economic Activities Around Us include Economic Activities and Economic Sectors, Primary Sector, Secondary Sector, Tertiary Sector or Service Sector. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Economic Activities Around Us for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Economic Activities Around Us. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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