Question

State any 5 example of economic and non economic activities

Answer 1

economic activity

1. a teacher teaching in class.
2. a worker working in a mine.
3. a man or woman working in the bank.
4. a farmer ploughing his field.

a shopkeeper selling goods in his shop.

non economic activity

1. housewife cooking food for her family.
2. a teacher teaching his own son.
3. washing of father's car by the son.
4. attending a social gathering.
5. scholarship to a student.

Answer 2

Economic Activities :-

These activities give an income in return.

These are done to earn a livelihood.

For Example :- People going for work in factories ,farm , banks, hospitals,schools,etc.

Non Economic Activites :-

These activities do not give any income in return.

These are done out of compassion ,love and care.

For Example:- Doing social work, helping the poor, going to temple etc.