Q1. [1] § Comparing the Three Sectors § Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors in India § Summing Up
Study the data given below in the table and answer the question by selecting the correct option.
Which is the most important sector that provides maximum jobs to the people ?
- (a) Primary sector, especially organized sector
- (b) Secondary sector, especially organized sector
- (c) Tertiary sector, especially organized sector
- (d) Primary sector, especially unorganized sector
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Model Answer
(d) Primary sector, especially unorganized sector
The table shows the primary sector employs the maximum workers (232 million), of which 231 million are in the unorganized sector.
Explanation
Read the "Total" column: Primary (232) > Tertiary (128) > Secondary (115). Within Primary, almost all workers (231 out of 232 million) are in the unorganized sector. This directly matches option (d). The textbook also confirms that primary sector remains the largest employer even now.
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