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Economic Sectors and Infrastructure

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This topic covers the classification of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic sectors, along with their infrastructure requirements. Questions often explore the impact of globalization, privatization, and technology on various industries. This material is frequently tested in SSC, state PSC, and UPSC examinations.

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Economic Sectors and Infrastructure Questions

Multiple choice

What are the main economic activities in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The main economic activities in the Gangetic Plain include agriculture, industry, and services.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Thar Desert?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Animal husbandry

  3. Tourism

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture, animal husbandry, and tourism are all major economic activities in the Thar Desert.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Third Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture was again given the highest priority in the Third Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of increasing agricultural production and achieving food security.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Fourth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure was given the highest priority in the Fourth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of developing transportation, energy, and communication networks.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Sixth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Industry was again given the highest priority in the Sixth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of promoting industrial growth and technological development.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Seventh Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure was again given the highest priority in the Seventh Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of developing transportation, energy, and communication networks.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Eighth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture was again given the highest priority in the Eighth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of increasing agricultural production and achieving food security.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Ninth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure was again given the highest priority in the Ninth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of developing transportation, energy, and communication networks.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Tenth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture was again given the highest priority in the Tenth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of increasing agricultural production and achieving food security.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Eleventh Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure was again given the highest priority in the Eleventh Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of developing transportation, energy, and communication networks.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure was again given the highest priority in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of developing transportation, energy, and communication networks.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Social Welfare was given the highest priority in the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of improving education, health, and social services.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure was again given the highest priority in the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of developing transportation, energy, and communication networks.

Multiple choice

Which sector was given the highest priority in the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Social Welfare was given the highest priority in the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan of India, with the aim of improving education, health, and social services.

Multiple choice

Which sector experienced the most significant economic growth during the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro?

  1. Tourism

  2. Transportation

  3. Retail

  4. Construction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tourism sector experienced the most significant economic growth during the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.