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Which sector primarily involves the extraction of natural resources in India?

APrimary sector

BQuaternary sector

CTertiary sector

DSecondary sector

Answer:

A. Primary sector

Read Explanation:

The primary sector of the Indian economy is primarily involved in the extraction of natural resources. This sector includes activities like agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing, where raw materials are directly harvested or extracted from the earth. The Indian economy is divided into four main sectors: primary, secondary and tertiary. The primary sector is primarily involved in the extraction and processing of raw materials. This includes activities such as agriculture, mining, and fishing.


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Which of the following is NOT a development indicator?

With reference to limitations of the primary sector, consider the following:

  1. It depends heavily on natural resources like land and weather.

  2. It can expand its output nearly without limits by capital and technology additions.

  3. It is subject to diminishing returns due to reliance on a fixed factor.

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