Which of the following is NOT an example of a secondary activity?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Advertising

Explanation:
• Advertising is a tertiary (service) activity, not a secondary one.
• Secondary activities involve transforming raw materials into finished goods through manufacturing or processing.
• Tertiary activities provide support services such as trade, banking, education, and communication.

Information Booster:
• Primary activities: Agriculture, mining, fishing — directly extract natural resources.
• Secondary activities: Manufacturing, construction — convert raw materials into usable products.
• Tertiary activities: Include services like transport, communication, and finance.
• Quaternary activities: Related to knowledge-based sectors (IT, research, education).
• Industrial growth mainly falls under secondary sector in the economy.

Additional Knowledge:
• Weaving of cloth – Converts yarn into fabric → secondary activity.
• Steel manufacturing – Industrial process → secondary activity.
• Baking bread – Food processing → secondary activity.
• Advertising – Provides marketing service → tertiary activity.