A Mumbai dabbawala delivering office tiffin is engaged in which sector?
APrimary sector, because food is involved
BSecondary sector, because it transforms raw materials
CTertiary sector, because it provides a service
DPublic sector, because of municipal regulation
Answer & Solution
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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