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Which of the following is considered a primary sector activity in the Indian economy?
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Banking
Software Development
Agriculture
Identify primary sector activities by looking for direct extraction or harvesting of natural resources.
Options containing different economic activities: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Banking, Software Development
Primary=Agriculture
Identify primary sector activities by looking for direct extraction or harvesting of natural resources.
Confusing manufacturing (secondary sector) or banking/software (tertiary sector) with primary activities.
Define Economic Sectors
The economy is divided into three main sectors: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary based on the stages of production and resource utilization.
Sectors={Primary,Secondary,Tertiary}
Analyze Agriculture
Agriculture relies directly on natural resources and biological processes, which places it squarely within the primary sector.
Primary=Agriculture
Evaluate Remaining Options
Manufacturing transforms raw materials (secondary sector), while Banking and Software Development provide services (tertiary sector).
Option┬аA
A is correct because agriculture involves the direct extraction and harvesting of natural products, making it a primary sector economic activity.
Questions regarding sector-wise GDP contribution and employment shares frequently appear in railway and competitive exams under Indian Economy.