JAMB Commerce 2008 Question 4

Question 4

Occupation

Given:
I. Shoe maker
II. Policeman
III. Fisherman
IV. Gardener
V. Broker
The persons engaged in primary occupation are

  1. A.I, III and IV
  2. B.III and IV
  3. C.III and V
  4. D.I, II and V.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (III and IV)

Explanation

Fishing and gardening take produce directly from nature, so they are primary. A shoe maker is secondary; a policeman and a broker are tertiary.