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Virat

Asked: November 9, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

According to 2017-2018 data, the share of different sectors in employment (percentage) in India was – Primary Sector – 44%, Secondary sector – 25%, Territory sector – 31 % Out of the three sectors, why did the ratio of employment in primary sector high? Select the most suitable option from the following:

The ratio of employment in the primary sector is high because many people depend on agriculture and related activities, even when less labour is required. This leads to underemployment, where more workers share limited work, reducing productivity and income levels. ...