'S' is a sector of economy in which group of activities involves processing of raw materials derived from primary sector into products for sale or consumption. Which of the following is part of 'S'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 Construction
Explanation:
The sector of the economy that transforms raw materials obtained from the primary sector (such as agriculture or mining) into finished products is called the secondary sector. The 'S' in the question represents this secondary sector. Manufacturing is the most prominent part of this sector, where raw materials are transformed into useful goods (such as making sugar from sugarcane) through machines or labor.
Additional Facts:
Primary Sector: This directly uses natural resources, such as agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Tertiary Sector: Also called the 'service sector', it includes services such as banking, transportation, and communication (e.g., Option 3).
Quaternary Sector: This includes knowledge-based activities such as research, information technology, and policymaking (Option 2).
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
Which sector contributes the most to the Indian economy (GDP)?
(Answer: Service sector/Tertiary sector)
Dairy and mining fall under which sector of the economy? (Answer: Primary sector)
The process of making sugar from sugarcane is part of which economic sector?
(Answer: Secondary sector)