Question

Explain the primary sector.

What is ‘primary sector’?

Answer 1

1. Primary activities are directly dependent on the environment as these refer to the utilization of the earth’s resources, such as land, water, vegetation, building materials, and minerals.
2. It includes hunting and gathering, pastoral activities fishing, foresting, agriculture, mining, and quarrying.
3. People engaged in primary activities are called red-collar workers due to the outdoor nature of their work.