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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

What Tertiary Sector (Service Sector) covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Tertiary Sector (Service Sector)

1

Role of the Tertiary Sector in the Indian Economy

  • The service sector contributes 80.1% to India's GDP (2020–21), higher than many developed countries.
  • It supports the development of agriculture and industries by providing necessary services like transport, banking, and communication.
  • The sector has seen rapid growth, with an average growth rate increasing from 4.9% (1950–1991) to 10.6% (2004–2021).
2

Priority of the Tertiary Sector in India

  • The government gives high priority to the service sector through Five-Year Plans and policy reforms.
  • Investments in transport, energy, and information sectors receive 55–65% of total plan allocation.
  • Service sector exports have risen from $40 billion (2004–05) to $497.9 billion (2020–21).
3

Infrastructure Development in India

  • Infrastructure is divided into economic (transport, energy, communication) and social (education, health) types.
  • Development of infrastructure is crucial for the growth of all economic sectors.
  • Infrastructure facilities are more developed in urban areas than in rural areas.
4

Transport, Energy, and Information Sectors

  • Transport includes road, rail, air, and water; it connects people and goods across regions.
  • Railways were introduced in 1853; now India has 19 railway divisions and metro systems in major cities.
  • India has 12 major and 187 minor ports; water transport is cost-effective for heavy goods.

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