Question

How does the development of the primary sector help in the growth of the secondary and tertiary sectors?

• A. There is an increase in the contribution of the primary sector to the national income.
• B. There is a reduction in the burden of employement of the population on the secondary and tertiery sectors.
• C. There is an increase in the income of farmers, which increases the need for industrial products and services.
• D. There is a reduction in the number of people migrating from farming to the manufacturing or service sectors.

Answer 1

The correct option is C There is an increase in the income of farmers, which increases the need for industrial products and services.

The overall development of rural areas includes both agricultural and non-agricultural development. When farmers are able to earn a higher income, they can spend more to buy modern agricultural products like tractors, harvesters, sprayers, motors, and so on. This increases the demand for industrial products and services. As the other sectors grow, jobs in those sectors also increase.