Question

Write short note

Occupational structure of India

Answer 1

1. In 1901, most of the population of India was engaged in primary sector. 2. With the development of various industries over time, greater working population engaged in secondary and tertiary sectors. 

3. However, India being an agrarian economy, most of the people are still engaged in primary sector.

4. In 2011, the occupational structure was as follows: 

1. 48.96% working population engaged in primary sector.
2. 23.52% working population engaged in secondary sector. 
3. 27.52% working population engaged in tertiary sector.