Q.What do you mean by human activities ? Explain.

Human activities are all activities people do to satisfy wants; they are of two kinds — economic (for income) and non-economic (without a money motive).

In the Tamil Nadu HSC Class-11 Commerce syllabus, the study of business begins with human activities, because business itself is one type of human activity.

Meaning: Human activities are the various activities performed by human beings to satisfy their needs and wants. Human beings are engaged in some activity or the other throughout the day.

They are broadly classified into two categories:

1. Economic activities — activities undertaken with the object of earning money or a livelihood. They produce and exchange goods and services for income. Examples: running a business, practising a profession (doctor, lawyer), and employment (working for a salary or wages). …