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Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography

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1(i)Which one of the following is a tertiary activity?Show solution
Tertiary activities are service activities, and trade is one of them. Among farming, weaving, trading, and hunting, only trading belongs to the service sector.

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1(ii)Which one of the following activities is NOT a secondary sector activity?Show solution
Secondary activities involve manufacturing and processing. Iron smelting, making garments, and basket weaving are secondary activities, but catching fish is a primary activity because it directly gathers natural resources.

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1(iii)Which one of the following sectors provides most of the employment in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.Show solution
The chapter states that in a developed economy, the majority of workers are employed in tertiary activities or the service sector. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are major urban centres where the service sector provides most employment.

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1(iv)Jobs that involve high degrees and level of innovations are known as:Show solution
Jobs involving a high degree of innovation and advanced knowledge belong to the quaternary sector. These activities are centred on research, development, and specialised technical skills.

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1(v)Which one of the following activities is related to quaternary sector?Show solution
The quaternary sector is knowledge-oriented and includes activities such as research, development, and information-based services. Among the options, university teaching is related to this sector.

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1(vi)Which one out of the following statements is not true?Show solution
This statement is not true. The chapter says KPO is distinct from BPO and involves highly skilled workers, and it enables companies to create additional business opportunities. So KPOs, not BPOs, are described as offering the higher-end opportunity.

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2(i)Explain retail trading service.
2(ii)Describe quaternary services.
2(iii)Name the fast emerging countries of medical tourism in the world.
2(iv)What is digital divide?
3(i)Discuss the significance and growth of the service sector in modern economic development.
3(ii)Explain in detail the significance of transport and communication services.

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