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Tertiary Sector

ICSE · Class 9 · Economics

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Card 1Meaning of tertiary sector

What is the tertiary sector?

Answer

The tertiary sector is the part of the economy where businesses produce services. These are non-physical products that cannot be touched or stored, such as a haircut or a train journey. Examples inclu

Card 2Meaning of tertiary sector

Why is the tertiary sector called the service sector?

Answer

It is called the service sector because it provides services instead of goods. Services help people and other sectors by making transport, communication, finance, health, and education available.

Card 3Basic concepts

What are services? Give one example.

Answer

Services are non-physical products that cannot be touched or stored. A haircut, a train journey, or a banking service are examples of services.

Card 4Types of services

What is the difference between productive services and consumer services?

Answer

Productive services include trading, transportation, communication, financial services, and banking services. Consumer services include education, health services, and domestic services. Productive se

Card 5Types of services

What is the difference between economic services and social services?

Answer

Economic services include trade, transport, communication, banking, insurance, power, and irrigation. These directly support production and distribution. Social services include health, education, and

Card 6Interdependence of sectors

How does the tertiary sector support agriculture and industry?

Answer

The tertiary sector supports agriculture and industry by providing transport, storage, banking, communication, education, and health services. These services help goods move, help workers become skill

Card 7Transportation

Why is transport important for the economy?

Answer

Transport moves people and materials from one place to another. It helps carry raw materials, fuel, and machines, expands markets, reduces distance barriers, increases trade, creates jobs, and support

Card 8Transportation

What is transport?

Answer

Transport or transportation is the movement of men and materials from one location to another.

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