With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs :
| Economic activity | Sector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Storage of agricultural produce | Secondary |
| 2. | Dairy farm | Primary |
| 3. | Mineral exploration | Tertiary |
| 4. | Weaving cloth | Secondary |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
– Primary Sector: Extraction and collection of natural resources (Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying).
– Secondary Sector: Processing of raw materials and manufacturing of goods (Industry, construction).
– Tertiary Sector: Provision of services (Trade, transport, storage, communication, banking, insurance, education, healthcare, etc.).
Let’s evaluate the pairs:
1. Storage of agricultural produce: Storage is a service that facilitates the distribution and trade of goods. It falls under the Tertiary sector (warehousing, logistics). The pair (Storage of agricultural produce – Secondary) is incorrectly matched.
2. Dairy farm: Dairy farming involves the production of milk by raising livestock, which is an agricultural activity. Agriculture belongs to the Primary sector. The pair (Dairy farm – Primary) is correctly matched.
3. Mineral exploration: Mineral exploration is the process of searching for mineral deposits. This is part of the broader mining activity, which is classified under the Primary sector as it involves the extraction of natural resources. The pair (Mineral exploration – Tertiary) is incorrectly matched.
4. Weaving cloth: Weaving is a manufacturing process where yarn is converted into fabric. Manufacturing is part of the Secondary sector. The pair (Weaving cloth – Secondary) is correctly matched.
Therefore, two pairs (2 and 4) are correctly matched.