Question 1

Which of the following is a primary activity?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture is classified as a primary activity because it is directly connected with the extraction and production of natural resources, unlike secondary activities (manufacturing) and tertiary activities (services).

Question 2

What percentage of the world's population is engaged in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Around 50 percent of the world's population is engaged in agricultural activities, making it one of the largest employers globally.

Question 3

Name the type of farming practiced to meet the family's needs.

Accepted Answer

Subsistence farming is practiced primarily to meet the needs of the farmer's family, with little or no surplus for sale in the market.

Question 4

Which type of agriculture involves growing crops and rearing animals for trade?

Accepted Answer

Commercial agriculture is specifically aimed at producing crops and rearing animals for sale in the market to earn profit.

Question 5

What is Shifting Cultivation known as in North-East India?

Accepted Answer

In North-East India, shifting cultivation is widely known as Jhum cultivation or Jhuming.

Agriculture — CBSE Class 8 Social Science Important Questions & Revision Notes