Question

what is meant by occupational structure ? explain the occupational structure of India​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The occupational structure of a country refers to the distribution ' of its people according to three different occupations. These are Primary, Secondary and Tertiary activities.

Agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, forestry etc. are known as Primary activities. They are related to nature. Manufacturing industries are known as secondary activities. Banking, transport, communication are called tertiary activities.

Occupational structure of India. In India, about 64% of the population is engaged only in agriculture. The proportion of population dependent on secondary and tertiary sectors is about 13% and 20% respectively. There has been an , occupational shift in favour of secondary and tertiary sectors because of growing industrialisation and urbanisation in the last five decades.

Answer 2

occupational structure refers to the aggregate distribution of occupation in society.

The occupational structure of india clearly reflect a high degree of backwardness prevailing In Indian economy.