With reference to tertiary activities in an economy, consider the following statements: 1. Tertiary activities include the production of physical goods for trade and consumption. 2. The main output of tertiary activities is in the form of services, which are indirectly measured through wages and salaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Tertiary activities are not involved in producing physical goods; they are related to the service sector, unlike primary or secondary sectors.
The output of tertiary activities, like services from teachers, doctors, or lawyers, is measured indirectly in terms of wages and salaries.
In developed economies, a majority of workers are employed in tertiary activities, indicating growth with development.

Source: 12th NCERT: Fundamentals of Human Geography

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