"Tertiary sector has a pivotal role in the economy of the country." Support your answer with day-to-day examples.
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Model Answer
The tertiary sector plays a pivotal role in India's economy. The following points support this:
- Basic services: Essential services like hospitals, schools, banks, courts, defence, transport and communication are part of the tertiary sector. The government must provide these in a developing country.
- Supports other sectors: Transport, storage and trade help primary and secondary sectors reach consumers. For example, vegetables grown by farmers are transported and sold through traders.
- Rising income → demand for services: As incomes rise, people demand tourism, private schools, restaurants, etc.
- IT and new services: Services like call centres, software companies, and internet-based services have grown rapidly, contributing significantly to GDP.
In 2017–18, the tertiary sector contributes the highest share in India's GVA, making it the largest producing sector.
Source: Chapter 2 — Sectors of the Indian Economy, 'Rising Importance of the Tertiary Sector in Production'
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Explanation
Examiners look for at least 3 distinct reasons with brief day-to-day examples (transport, hospitals, banks, IT services). The question asks you to support the statement, so frame each point positively. Mentioning that tertiary sector has the highest GVA share ties it back to the question's claim. Avoid writing about employment here — that is the sector's weakness, not its pivotal role.