Economics · General Awareness
Economic Sectors and Infrastructure
1,725 Questions
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
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Cotton textile
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Jute textile
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Sugar plant
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None of these
B
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Explanation
The jute textile industry is historically concentrated on the banks of the Hooghly River near Kolkata because of the availability of raw jute from Bengal's delta region, abundant water for processing, and proximity to the port for exports. Cotton textiles are more common in western India, and sugar plants are typically located in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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Petroleum industry
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Dye industry
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Match industry
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Rubber industry
B
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Explanation
Aniline dyes are considered synthetic organic compounds, a carbon-based chemical is used as a dye.
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woolen industry
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jute industry
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ship building
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sport goods
D
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Explanation
Patiala in Punjab is renowned for manufacturing sports goods, particularly cricket equipment like bats and balls. The city has a long tradition of sports craftsmanship and supplies equipment across India.
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Tea
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Handicrafts
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Spices
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None of these
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food production
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power generation
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national highways
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railways
A
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Explanation
Food production (agriculture) is not classified as infrastructure sector. Power generation, national highways, and railways are all core infrastructure sectors that provide the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the economy to function.
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electricity
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cement
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chemicals
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hydro carbon
A
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Explanation
KLG Systel is primarily associated with the power/electricity sector, providing e-bidding solutions and IT services for electricity distribution utilities. They focus on power sector reforms and distribution automation.
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Forestry
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Fishing
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Quarrying
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Tourism
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Mining
D
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Explanation
This is the correct answer as tourism is a tertiary sector activity.
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Primary
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Secondary
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Tertiary
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Quaternary
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Quinary
C
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Explanation
This is the correct answer as the tertiary sector results in the production of goods and services.
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Mining
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Small scale manufacturing
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Fisheries
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Quarrying
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Agriculture
E
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Explanation
This is the correct answer as agriculture is the most labour absorbing sector of the Indian economy.
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Cotton
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Paper
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Cement
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Timber
B
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Explanation
The paper industry is typically one of the most heavily regulated by governments due to environmental concerns, forestry management, and strategic importance. Governments control access to raw materials (trees), impose environmental regulations, and sometimes manage pricing and distribution, especially in developing economies.
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sales of a unit
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investment in machines and equipments
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market coverage
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export capacity
B
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Explanation
In India, Small Scale Industries (SSIs) have historically been classified based on their investment in plant and machinery or equipment. This threshold has changed over time but remains the primary criterion. Sales, market coverage, or export capacity are not defining factors for SSI classification.
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Electricity
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Transport
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Trade
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None of these
A
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Explanation
The tertiary sector consists of service-based activities like transport, trade, banking, and insurance. Electricity generation and distribution belongs to the secondary sector as it involves producing and supplying a tangible utility through industrial processes, not providing services.
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Network society
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Deindustrialization
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Post-industrial society
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Reindustrialization
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Industrial society
C
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Explanation
Post-industrial society is a concept in sociology describing a certain stage of society's development when the service sector generates more wealth than the manufacturing sector of the economy. The post-industrialized society is marked by an increased valuation of knowledge.
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agricultural sector and rural area
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heavy industries
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education sector
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real estates
A
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Explanation
“NABARD” is associated with the developement of agricultural sector and rural area.