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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Secondary Sector Total Share
Secondary sector provides employment to only about what percentage of India's total workforce?
- 15 per cent
- 25 per cent — Correct Answer
- 35 per cent
- 46 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Secondary sector provides employment to only about 25 per cent (24.9%) of India's workforce.
Key Points:
- Primary sector: 46.1%, Service sector: 29.0%.
- It gives employment to about one-third of urban workforce.
- About 22.5% of rural workers are in secondary sector.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Historical figure from earlier decades.
- C, D: Too high for secondary sector.
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