Question

When goods are produced by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity associated with:
1. primary sector
2. secondary sector
3. tertiary sector
4. service sector

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : primary sector

The correct answer is the primary Sector.

• The Primary sector of the economy includes any industry involved in the extraction and production of raw materials, such as farming, logging, hunting, fishing, and mining.
• White Revolution, Blue Revolution, and Green Revolution are promulgated to boost the primary sector of the economy.
• With GVA of Rs. 50.43 lakh crore, the Industry sector contributes 29.73%. While Agriculture and allied sector share 15.87%.
• The services sector accounts for 54.40% of total India's GVA of 169.61 lakh crore Indian rupees and is the largest contributor among all sectors.  

• Different revolutions and their respective areas are s follows-
  • Black Revolution - Petroleum Production
  • Brown Revolution - Leather/non-conventional/Cocoa production G
  • olden Fiber Revolution - Jute Production
  • Golden Revolution - Fruits/Overall Horticulture development/ Honey Production
  • Grey Revolution - Fertiliser
  • Round Revolution – Potato
  • Silver Fiber Revolution – Cotton