Q. Consider the following:
  1. Hunting and gathering
  2. Pastoral activities
  3. Fishing
  4. Forestry
  5. Mining and quarrying.
Which of the above are Primary economic activities?

Answer: All of the above
Notes: Primary activities are directly dependent on environment as these refer to utilisation of earth's resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus includes, hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying.
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