Sectors of the Indian Economy

16 solved questions from Class 10 Economics, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.

• 1 Which sector contributes the highest share to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as per the latest estimates? easy MCQ 1 mark Sectoral contribution to GDP
• 2 The current Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India is Rs 200 lakh crore. The secondary sector (manufacturing and construction) contributes 23% of the GDP. The contribution of the secondary sector is expected to grow at a compounded rate of 5% per year. What will be the projected monetary contribution of the secondary sector to GDP after 2 years? Give your answer in Rs lakh crore, rounded to two decimal places. hard 4 marks Sectoral growth projection
• 3 India's total workforce is 520 million. 52% of the workforce is employed in the primary sector, 29% in the secondary sector and the rest in the tertiary sector. How many persons are employed in the primary sector? Express your answer in millions. medium 3 marks Employment distribution by sector
• 4 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Sectors of the Indian Economy' (Class 10 ECONOMICS)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
• 5 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Sectors of the Indian Economy'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
• 6 State two distinguishing features of the informal sector in India. easy 1 mark Informal sector characteristics
• 7 Explain how the shift of employment from the primary sector to the tertiary sector has influenced India's economic development. In your answer, discuss at least three effects, providing relevant examples. hard 5 marks Impact of sectoral shift on development
• 8 List three characteristic features of the primary sector of the Indian economy. easy 1 mark Features of primary sector
• 9 India’s GDP is Rs 250 lakh crore. The tertiary sector currently contributes 54% of GDP. If its share is expected to increase by 1.5 percentage points each year for the next 3 years, what will be the monetary contribution of the tertiary sector after 3 years? Give your answer in Rs lakh crore, rounded to two decimal places. medium 2 marks Future contribution of a sector to GDP
• 10 Which of the following activities belongs to the secondary sector of the Indian economy? easy MCQ 1 mark Classification of activities into sectors
• 11 Which of the following activities is part of the tertiary (service) sector of the Indian economy? easy MCQ 1 mark Identification of tertiary sector activity
• 12 Explain three economic impacts—both positive and negative—of the growth of the informal sector in India. Illustrate each impact with a suitable example. medium 5 marks Impacts of informal sector
• 13 State two major functions performed by the secondary sector in India. easy 2 marks Functions of secondary sector
• 14 India has a workforce of 600 million. If 18% are employed in the tertiary sector, how many people work in the tertiary sector? Give answer in millions. easy 1 mark Employment distribution
• 15 The current GDP of India is ₹300 lakh crore. The secondary sector contributes 24% of GDP. If its contribution grows at a compound annual growth rate of 4% for 3 years, what will be its monetary contribution after 3 years? Give your answer in ₹ lakh crore, rounded to two decimals. medium 2 marks Compound growth of sector contribution
• 16 Which of the following activities belongs to the primary sector of the Indian economy? easy MCQ 1 mark Primary sector identification