Question

Distinguish between primary and secondary sectors stating three points of distinction

Answer 1

primary sector of the economy involves conversion of natural resources into primary product. Thus ,this sector is directly associated with nature .This include agriculture, forestry, fishing,mining and extraction of oil and gas etc.

secondary sector of the economy or industrial sectors include those economic activities that create a finished , tangible products.

Here , natural products are changed into other form through manufacturing which may take place in a factory ,workshop or at home .Examples are yarn and cloth weaving from cotton, sugar, or gur from sugarcane etc.