Bihar Board Class 10 (BSEB) Sectors of the Indian Economy — practice questions

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A Mumbai dabbawala delivering office tiffin is engaged in which sector?

Primary sector, because food is involved
Secondary sector, because it transforms raw materials
Tertiary sector, because it provides a service
Public sector, because of municipal regulation

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Correct answer: C. Tertiary sector, because it provides a service

Delivery is a service (no transformation of raw materials, no extraction from nature). The dabbawala's work belongs to the tertiary or services sector.

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Approximately what proportion of India's workforce is engaged in the UNORGANISED sector?

About 50 per cent of total workforce
About 93 per cent of total workforce
About 25 per cent of total workforce
About 7 per cent of total workforce

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Correct answer: B. About 93 per cent of total workforce

About 93% of India's workforce is in the unorganised sector, facing job insecurity, exploitative wages and no formal social security.