Question

Q1) Draw a timeline depicting the changing scenario of employment in the three sectors of the economy (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) in India.

Answer 1

The three main sectors of the economy are:

Primary sector which involves the extraction of raw materials – mining, fishing and agriculture.
Secondary or manufacturing sector which is concerned with producing finished goods, e.g. factories making toys, cars, food, and clothes.
Service or tertiary sector which is concerned with offering intangible goods and services to consumers. This includes retail, tourism, banking, entertainment and  I.T. services.

Percentage of labour force employed in the three sectors

2009 - 10

Primary - 52%

2012

Primary - 49%

Secondary - 20%

Tertiary - 31%