Q. Consider the following pairs:
Sectors of Economy———Activities
1.Primary———– Mining, Aquaculture, Horticulture
2.Secondary———— Retail, Banking
3.Tertiary———– IT, Transportation
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
- Primary: The primary sector involves activities that directly utilize natural resources, such as mining, aquaculture, and horticulture.
- Secondary: The secondary sector focuses on manufacturing, processing, and construction activities that transform raw materials into finished goods. Retail and banking belong to the tertiary sector.
- Tertiary: The tertiary sector provides services to businesses and consumers, including IT, transportation, retail, banking, and other service-oriented activities.
Source: The Hindu
