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Model Answer
(c) Tertiary
The tertiary sector contributes the highest to the GDP (GVA) of India, replacing the primary sector as the largest producing sector by 2017–18.
Source: Sectors of the Indian Economy, Rising Importance of the Tertiary Sector in Production
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Explanation
- The textbook explicitly states: "in the year 2017–18, the tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing sector in India."
- Exercise 2(d) confirms its share in GVA is between 60–70%.
- "Quaternary" is not a category used in the NCERT Class 10 syllabus — eliminate it immediately.
- Remember the key contrast: Tertiary = highest GDP share; Primary = highest employment share. This distinction is frequently tested.