Notes: Tertiary और Quaternary Activities

Introduction

• Speaker: Degraas Singh Rajput
• Topic: Class 12th, Geography का chapter - Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
• Previous Chapter: Discussion was on Secondary Activities.

Tertiary Activities

• Definition: Tertiary Activities are related to the service sector.
• Examples: Doctor, teacher, lawyer, etc.
• Characteristics:
  • Provide special skills.
  • These services are valued for payment in exchange.
  • Different from primary and secondary sectors as they do not produce tangible goods.

Importance of Services

• Example: Health services by vaccination.
• Education and Health: All these services depend on the skills of an individual.
• Under Services: Includes health, education, administration, entertainment, etc.

Quaternary Activities

• Definition: Quaternary Activities are knowledge-based services.
• Examples: Production, distribution, analysis of information, etc.
• Importance:
  • Knowledge and skill-based services.
  • Highest level of decision-making in the service sector.

Digital Divide

• Definition: Digital divide means inequality in access to technological resources and information.
• Impact:
  • Inequality present between developing and developed nations.
  • Economic, political, and social differences.
• Measures:
  • Necessary to provide information and communication technology access to all citizens.

Relationship Between Different Sectors

• Tertiary और Quaternary Activities: Both are interlinked and provide services.
• Outsourcing:
  • More in developing countries.
  • High-skilled tasks are outsourced.

Conclusion

• Study of Tertiary and Quaternary Activities is vital in modern economy and society.
• Digital divide is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.
• All students are advised to stay updated through the Telegram channel and other sources.