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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Which one of the following sectors has the highest share in employment in India ?
  1. (A) Primary
  2. (B) Secondary
  3. (C) Tertiary
  4. (D) Quaternary
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Model Answer

(A) Primary

The primary sector continues to be the largest employer in India, with more than half of the workers employed in it, mainly in agriculture.

Source: Sectors of the Indian Economy, Chapter 2 — Where are most of the people employed?

Explanation

The key distinction to remember: tertiary sector contributes most to GDP/GVA, but primary sector employs the most people. Examiners frequently test this contrast. Do not confuse production share with employment share.

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