Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Importance of the Tertiary Sector in the Economy:

1. Supports other sectors: The tertiary sector helps in the development of both primary and secondary sectors. Activities like transport, storage, banking, and communication aid the production and trade of goods.

1. Largest contributor to GDP: In India, the tertiary sector contributes the most to Gross Domestic Product (GVA) among all three sectors. Its share was between 50–60% in 2017–18.

1. Provides essential services: It includes vital services like education, healthcare, and administration, which are necessary for the well-being of society even if they do not directly produce goods.

1. Generates employment: The service sector employs a large number of people, including both highly skilled professionals and low-skilled workers like vendors and domestic workers.

1. Growth of new services: Modern services based on information technology — such as call centres, software companies, and ATM booths — have emerged as important economic activities, boosting growth further.

Source: Sectors of the Indian Economy, Chapter 2 — Tertiary Sector / Summing Up

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• Examiners expect 5 distinct, labelled points for a 5-mark answer — one point per mark.
• Always link tertiary to support of other sectors and GDP contribution as these are the two most-tested ideas from this chapter.
• Mention the IT-based new services — this is a specific detail from the textbook that scores marks.
• Avoid writing vague sentences like "it is very important" — each point must state how or why.