Geography Notes Chapter 10 Human Occupations Class 6 Maharashtra Board

1. What is an Occupation?

• Occupation is the work or job a person does to earn money.
• Different people do different types of jobs based on skills, education, and location.

2. Types of Occupations

Occupations are divided into four main types:

1. Primary Occupations
2. Secondary Occupations
3. Tertiary Occupations
4. Quaternary Occupations

3. Primary Occupations

• These jobs involve using natural resources directly from nature.
• People who do these jobs depend on land, water, and forests.

Examples:

✅ Farming – Growing crops like wheat, rice, and vegetables.

✅ Fishing – Catching fish from rivers, lakes, and seas.

✅ Mining – Extracting coal, gold, and iron from the ground.

✅ Animal Rearing – Raising cows, sheep, and goats for milk and wool.

📌 Mostly seen in: Villages and developing countries.

4. Secondary Occupations

• These jobs involve making products from raw materials.
• Factories and workshops are needed for this work.

Examples:

✅ Weaving – Making clothes from cotton.

✅ Sugar Production – Making sugar from sugarcane.

✅ Construction – Building houses, roads, and bridges.

✅ Papad and Pickle Making – Small home businesses.

📌 Mostly seen in: Cities and industrial areas.

5. Tertiary Occupations

• These jobs involve providing services instead of making goods.
• People in these jobs help others by offering services.

Examples:

✅ Teachers – Teach students in schools and colleges.

✅ Doctors – Treat sick people in hospitals.

✅ Shopkeepers – Sell things like clothes, food, and electronics.

✅ Bankers – Help people with money and loans.

✅ Bus Conductors & Drivers – Provide transport services.

📌 Mostly seen in: Cities and developed countries.

6. Quaternary Occupations

• These jobs need high education, research, and technology.
• They focus on science, research, and information.

Examples:

✅ Scientists – Do research on medicine, space, and technology.

✅ Software Engineers – Create apps, websites, and software.

✅ Data Analysts – Study information to help businesses.

📌 Mostly seen in: Developed countries and high-tech industries.

7. Why Do People Choose Different Occupations?

• Location → Farmers live in villages, while IT professionals work in cities.
• Education → Doctors need many years of study, while farmers do not.
• Skills → A carpenter must know woodwork, while a teacher must know how to teach.
• Income → Some jobs like engineering and medicine pay more than farming.

8. Importance of Different Occupations

✅ Primary Occupations give us food and raw materials.

✅ Secondary Occupations help in making useful products.

✅ Tertiary Occupations provide essential services.

✅ Quaternary Occupations develop new technology.