Question

In Indian Economy, the three sectors (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) are interdependent. However, the share of employment in the primary sector remains high. Most appropriate explanation for this could be:

I. Government policies preferentially treat the primary sector

II. Indian economy is largely agrarian and majority of population is dependent on agriculture

III. Inadequate service sector jobs force people to continue working in primary sectors

IV. Primary sector provides raw material for the secondary and tertiary sector.

Choose the correct option

(A) Only I and II are true

(B) Only II and III are true

(C) Only III and IV are true

(D) All are true

Answer 1

Correct option is (B) Only II and III are true

In Indian Economy, the three sectors (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) are interdependent. However, the share of employment in the primary sector remains high. Most appropriate explanation for this could be: Indian economy is largely agrarian and majority of population is dependent on agriculture and inadequate service sector jobs force people to continue working in primary sectors.