Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Two reasons for rapid growth of the tertiary sector in India:

1. Basic services by government: In a developing country, the government must provide basic services like hospitals, schools, banks, transport, courts, and defence. This increases demand for tertiary activities.

1. Development of primary and secondary sectors: Growth in agriculture and industry raises demand for supporting services like transport, trade, and storage, thereby expanding the tertiary sector.

Source: Chapter 2 – Sectors of the Indian Economy, Rising Importance of the Tertiary Sector in Production

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• The textbook lists four reasons for tertiary sector growth; pick any two for a 2-mark answer.
• Other valid reasons (for future reference): rising incomes leading to demand for tourism, private schools, eating out (Reason 3), and growth of ICT-based services (Reason 4).
• Name the reason clearly, then give a brief justification — examiners look for both the point and its explanation.
• Avoid listing only keywords; one supporting example per point strengthens the answer.