Question

Which sector is classified as the primary sector?

Options

• Electricity, Gas & Water Supply

• Manufacturing and Construction

• Agriculture, Mining and Quarrying

• Trade, Transport & Storage, and Services

Answer 1

The primary sector comprises Agriculture and Mining and Quarrying. These are extractive industries that obtain raw materials directly from the earth. The primary sector remains the largest source of employment for a majority of workers in India, particularly in rural areas.