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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Three Sectors Classification
Economic activities can be classified into how many major sectors?
- Two
- Three — Correct Answer
- Four
- Eight
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
All economic activities can be clubbed into three major sectors: Primary, Secondary, and Service (Tertiary) sector.
Key Points:
- Primary: Agriculture + Mining and Quarrying
- Secondary: Manufacturing + Electricity/Gas/Water + Construction
- Tertiary: Trade + Transport/Storage + Services
- These three sectors are derived from eight industrial divisions.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: There are three, not two sectors.
- C: Three major sectors, not four.
- D (Eight): Eight are industrial divisions, not major sectors.
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