Economic Activity Definition

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Economic activities are ones that are undertaken for:

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Economic activities are ones that are undertaken for:

  1. Social recognition
  2. Monetary gain ✓ Correct
  3. Religious purpose
  4. Entertainment only
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Economic activities are ones that are undertaken for a monetary gain. This is what economists mean by ordinary business of life.

Key Points:
  • Being gainfully employed in an economic activity means earning money.
  • Examples: buying, selling, producing, working for wages.
  • All roles — consumer, seller, producer, employee, employer — involve economic activities.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, C, D: Economic activities are specifically for monetary gain, not social, religious, or entertainment purposes.

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This multiple choice question is from CH-1: Introduction, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-1: Introduction to strengthen your preparation.

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