Q. With reference to the sectors of an economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.The primary sector encompasses activities involving direct use of natural resources, such as agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
2.In India, mining is classified under the primary sector, unlike some economies where it falls under the secondary sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct. The primary sector includes all economic activities with direct use of natural resources like agriculture, forestry, fishing, fuels, metals, and minerals.
Statement 2 is correct. While some economies place mining in the secondary sector, India includes it in the primary sector due to the direct use of natural resources.
