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WAEC Commerce 1993 Question 10

Question 10

Occupation

Which of the following occupations come under the extractive industry?
I. Cattle-rearing, lumbering, farming
II. Mining, quarrying, hunting
III. Ship building, road construction, iron bending
IV. Singing, dancing, hair-dressing

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

Answer: C (I and II only)

Explanation

Extractive work takes from nature (farming, lumbering, mining, hunting); III is construction/manufacturing and IV is direct service.