Sectors of Indian Economy
Question
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: The following table: Economic activity Sector
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Options
Only one
Only two
Only three
All four
Explanation
Only pairs 2 and 4 are correct. Dairy farming involves the extraction of natural resources (Primary sector). Weaving cloth is a manufacturing process (Secondary sector). Storage of agricultural produce is a service, making it Tertiary, not secondary. Mineral exploration falls under extractive industries, making it Primary, not tertiary.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q45
Subject
Economy
Sub-topic
Macroeconomics & Growth
Type
Matching pairs
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Economy Cl.10 Ch.2
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