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Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?

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Question

Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India? 

Options

  • Primary

  • Secondary

  • Tertiary

  • Quaternary

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Solution

Tertiary

Explanation: 

The tertiary sector, also referred to as the services sector, is the one that contributes the most to India's GDP.

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