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Sectoral Aspects of Indian Economy

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1. Three Sectors of the Economy

  • There are three major sectors of the economy: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
  • Primary sector includes agriculture and allied activities, fishery, forestry, and mining and quarrying.
  • Secondary sector includes manufacturing, construction, and gas, water and electricity supply.
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2. Role of the Primary Sector

  • Agriculture contributed more than 50 percent to national income at independence.
  • In 2009-10 agriculture contributed around 15 percent to national income.
  • About 70 percent of the population depended on agriculture at independence.
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3. Role of the Secondary Sector

  • An industry established by spending a minimum of Rs. 25 lakh on plants and machinery is a small scale industry.
  • Small scale industries generally use labour-intensive technology.
  • Large scale industries need huge investment, occupy more land, and use capital-intensive technology.
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4. Role of the Tertiary Sector

  • The service sector is the tertiary sector.
  • Service sector contributed 55.20 out of 100 to national income in 2009-10.
  • Service sector absorbed 29.4 percent of total employment in 2009-10.

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The primary sector includes agricultureThe secondary sector includes manufacturingThe tertiary sector is also calledAgriculture contributed more than 50 percentIn 2009

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