Chapter:1 Classification of human activities- Economic and Non Economic
Meaning of Human Activities: Human activities are all the things that people do in their daily life to satisfy
their needs and wants.
For example, studying, working, playing, eating, and sleeping are all human activities.
Humans do these activities because their wants never end. Even after one want is satisfied, new wants arise.
Main Characteristics:
(i) Activities done only by humans: These activities are performed by people (men, women, children), not
by animals or machines alone.
Example: Teaching in a classroom, running a business.
(ii) Done to satisfy wants: People do activities to fulfill their needs and desires, which are unlimited.
Example: Working to earn money to buy food, clothes, or a phone.
(iii) Continue throughout life: Human activities never stop. From childhood to old age, people keep doing
different activities.
Example: A child studies, an adult works, and an elderly person may guide others.
(iv) Have a wide range: There are many types of human activities—small, big, simple, or complex.
Example: Cooking at home, driving a car, using a computer, farming.
(v) Done for earning and satisfaction: Some activities help in earning money, while others give happiness
or satisfaction.
Example: Earning activity: Doing a job in an office
Satisfaction activity: Playing games, praying, or spending time with family
Classification of Human Activities All human activities can be divided into two types:
1. Economic Activities
2. Non-Economic Activities
1. Economic Activities: Economic activities are those activities which are done to earn money or wealth.
These activities help in producing goods or providing services.
Examples:
⮚ A teacher teaching in school (earns salary)
⮚ A shopkeeper selling goods
⮚ A doctor treating patients
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, ⮚ A farmer growing crops
All these people work to earn money, so these are economic activities.
2. Non-Economic Activities: Non-economic activities are those activities which are done for love, care, or
satisfaction, not for money. These activities are based on feelings and emotions.
Examples:
⮚ A mother cooking food for her family
⮚ Helping poor people
⮚ Taking care of parents
⮚ Doing social service
These activities give happiness, not money.
1. Economic Activities: Economic activities are those activities which people do to earn money and satisfy
their needs. These activities help in creating goods and services.
Examples:
⮚ A teacher teaching students
⮚ A doctor treating patients
⮚ A shopkeeper selling goods
⮚ A farmer growing crops
All of them work to earn income, so these are economic activities.
Characteristics of Economic Activities
(i). Economic Motive: People do these activities mainly to earn money or wealth.
Example: A person works in a company to get a salary.
(ii). Productive: These activities involve production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services.
Example: A factory makes products (production) and A shop sells them (distribution & exchange)
(iii).Use of Economic Resources: Economic activities use resources like land, labour, and capital.
Example: A farmer uses land, workers, and tools to grow crops.
(iv). Rational Use: Resources are limited, so they must be used carefully and efficiently to get maximum
benefit.
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Meaning of Human Activities: Human activities are all the things that people do in their daily life to satisfy
their needs and wants.
For example, studying, working, playing, eating, and sleeping are all human activities.
Humans do these activities because their wants never end. Even after one want is satisfied, new wants arise.
Main Characteristics:
(i) Activities done only by humans: These activities are performed by people (men, women, children), not
by animals or machines alone.
Example: Teaching in a classroom, running a business.
(ii) Done to satisfy wants: People do activities to fulfill their needs and desires, which are unlimited.
Example: Working to earn money to buy food, clothes, or a phone.
(iii) Continue throughout life: Human activities never stop. From childhood to old age, people keep doing
different activities.
Example: A child studies, an adult works, and an elderly person may guide others.
(iv) Have a wide range: There are many types of human activities—small, big, simple, or complex.
Example: Cooking at home, driving a car, using a computer, farming.
(v) Done for earning and satisfaction: Some activities help in earning money, while others give happiness
or satisfaction.
Example: Earning activity: Doing a job in an office
Satisfaction activity: Playing games, praying, or spending time with family
Classification of Human Activities All human activities can be divided into two types:
1. Economic Activities
2. Non-Economic Activities
1. Economic Activities: Economic activities are those activities which are done to earn money or wealth.
These activities help in producing goods or providing services.
Examples:
⮚ A teacher teaching in school (earns salary)
⮚ A shopkeeper selling goods
⮚ A doctor treating patients
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, ⮚ A farmer growing crops
All these people work to earn money, so these are economic activities.
2. Non-Economic Activities: Non-economic activities are those activities which are done for love, care, or
satisfaction, not for money. These activities are based on feelings and emotions.
Examples:
⮚ A mother cooking food for her family
⮚ Helping poor people
⮚ Taking care of parents
⮚ Doing social service
These activities give happiness, not money.
1. Economic Activities: Economic activities are those activities which people do to earn money and satisfy
their needs. These activities help in creating goods and services.
Examples:
⮚ A teacher teaching students
⮚ A doctor treating patients
⮚ A shopkeeper selling goods
⮚ A farmer growing crops
All of them work to earn income, so these are economic activities.
Characteristics of Economic Activities
(i). Economic Motive: People do these activities mainly to earn money or wealth.
Example: A person works in a company to get a salary.
(ii). Productive: These activities involve production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services.
Example: A factory makes products (production) and A shop sells them (distribution & exchange)
(iii).Use of Economic Resources: Economic activities use resources like land, labour, and capital.
Example: A farmer uses land, workers, and tools to grow crops.
(iv). Rational Use: Resources are limited, so they must be used carefully and efficiently to get maximum
benefit.
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