List three characteristic features of the primary sector of the Indian economy.
Answer
(i) Involves extraction or production of natural resources, (ii) Labor‑intensive with low use of advanced technology, (iii) Contributes a smaller share to GDP compared to secondary and tertiary sectors.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the primary sector as activities that obtain resources directly from nature such as agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining.
- State that these activities are mainly labor‑intensive because they rely on human effort rather than heavy machinery.
- Mention that the sector’s share in GDP is low relative to manufacturing and services, even though it employs a large portion of the population.
- Summarize the three features as the answer.
Common mistake: Mentioning high technology use, which is typical of the secondary sector, instead of low technology.
Concept tested: Features of primary sector
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