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Sectoral Aspects of Indian Economy

NIOS · Class 10 · Economics

Summary of Sectoral Aspects of Indian Economy for NIOS Class 10 Economics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The Indian economy is divided into three major sectors: primary, secondary, and tertiary. These sectors differ by the kind of work they do, but they are closely connected. Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining belong to the primary sector. Manufacturing, construction, and gas, water, and electr

Key Concepts

The primary sector includes agriculture

The primary sector includes agriculture and allied activities, fishery, forestry, and mining and quarrying. These activities are directly connected wi

The secondary sector includes manufacturing

The secondary sector includes manufacturing, construction, and gas, water, and electricity supply. It turns raw materials into finished goods and also

The tertiary sector is also called

The tertiary sector is also called the service sector. It includes trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, storage and communication, banking and in

Agriculture contributed more than 50 percent

Agriculture contributed more than 50 percent to national income at independence, but around 15 percent in 2009-10. About 70 percent of the population

In 2009

In 2009-10, the industrial sector’s share in domestic product was 28 percent, compared with 14 percent at independence. Small scale industry is define

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the three major sectors of the Indian economy.
  • Recognise the main activities included in each sector.
  • Study the role of each sector in national income and employment.
  • Understand how agriculture, industry, and services are linked with each other.
  • Identify the importance of services such as transport, banking, and communication in economic activity.

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