Question

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of employment generation by the different sectors of Indian Economy?

• A. $Primary>Secondary>Tertiary$
• B. $Primary>Tertiary>Secondary$
• C. $Tertiary>Primary>Secondary$
• D. $Tertiary>Secondary>Primary$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $Primary>Tertiary>Secondary$

Primary sector which comprises agriculture and allied services generates employment for 60% of the population. It is followed by tertiary or the services sector which provides employment to almost 24% of the population. Residual 16% employment generation is accomplished by the industrial (secondary ) sector.