Q15 of 26 Page 1

‘‘Gathering and hunting are the primitive economic activities meant for the subsistence of tribal societies, but in modern times gathering is market-oriented and has become commercial.’’ Examine the statement.

The tribal population was greatly dependent on gathering and hunting for their subsistence.


1. People in extreme cold and extreme hot regions survived on hunting whereas people in coastal areas survived on fishing.


2. People who gathered edible plants from the forests regions also collected medicinal herbs, barks etc., and sold it in the nearby markets.


3. The collected leaves are used for beverages, drugs, cosmetics, fabrics etc.,


4. The barks are used for making tannin, quinine etc.,


5. They also collected nuts and their oils.


6. Gums and resins are used as raw materials in various industries.


Hence, it can be said the primitive economic activities of the tribals are gathering and hunting.


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Study the following map of the Suez Canal carefully and answer the questions that follow:


(1) Name the country through which this canal passes.


(2) Name the seas connected by this canal.


(3) Why is this canal considered a gateway of Europe to the Indian Ocean?

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Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 16.

(1) In which country has the Suez canal been constructed?


(2) Name the sea-ports on either end of this canal.


(3) Explain the economic significance of this canal to Europe and Asia.