Which of the following is not considered part of the service sector? |ForumIAS

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[A] Hospitality and Tourism

[B] Software Development

[C] Primary Education

[D] Steel Manufacturing

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Hospitality and Tourism, Software Development, and Primary Education are all service sector activities.
Steel Manufacturing is part of the secondary sector (manufacturing) and hence not part of the service sector.

Source- 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development and TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh