Question

The 'primary sector' of Indian economy includes:
(i) Agriculture, livestock and allied activities
(ii) Forestry and logging
(iii) Fishing
(iv) Mining and quarrying

• A. (i) only
• B. (i) and (ii) only
• C. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)

Primary sector consists of agriculture. It is also known as raw material sector. Agriculture, crop production, animal husbandry, fisheries and mining- all are included in primary sector.Therefore, the 'primary sector' of Indian economy includes:
(i) Agriculture, livestock and allied activities
(ii) Forestry and logging
(iii) Fishing
(iv) Mining and quarrying