Chapter 7

Tertiary and fourth occupations

Exercises

1. Choose the correct answer from the following four alternative possible answers:-

(i) Which of the following is included in the tertiary profession?

a) Agriculture, b) Trade, c) Weaving, d) Hunting.

Answer: b) Business

(ii) Which of the following is not a secondary occupation:-

a) Iron refining, b) Fishing, c) Sewing, d) Pottery making.

Answer: b) Fishing 

(iii) Which of the following occupations employs more people from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata?

a) primary, b) tertiary, c) secondary, d) service.

Answer: d) Services 

(iv) Which of the following is considered to be more innovative in higher level jobs:-

a) Secondary scholarship, b) Tertiary scholarship,

c) Secondary occupation, d) Primary occupation.

(v) Which of the following is considered as a fourth occupation:-

a) Computer manufacturing, b) Paper and paper mill manufacturing,

c) Teaching in Cotton College, d) Book printing.

Answer: d) Teaching at Cotton College.

(vi) Which of the following statements is not correct:-

a) Contract work reduces production costs and increases efficiency.

b) Technical and production related works can be carried out on contract basis from time to time.

c) Contract work reduces employment of workers and reduces job opportunities.

d) Research and development is more developed through knowledge creation than business.

2. Answer in about 30 words.

(i) What is retail business service?

Answer: Retail business services are the direct supply of various goods to the consumers. The goods are supplied through a specific shop or establishment. Such institutions are usually located in permanent residences.

(ii) What is the fourth occupation or service?

Answer:-  

(iii) Which are the leading countries in medical care and why?

Answer:-

(iv) How can knowledge be created?

Answer:-

3. Answer the following questions in about 150 words.

(i) Discuss the development and importance of the service sector in the development of the modern economy.

(ii) Explain the importance of traffic and transport services.

Project / Project work

(i) What documents should be collected from the agent if you have to go abroad for tourism?