Which of the following is a feature of Chinese economy?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Growth due to manufacturing sector
China’s growth comes from the manufacturing and service sectors. It followed the classical path from agriculture to industry and then services.
Option (1) Has a high fertility rate — Incorrect. China’s fertility rate is low (1.2); it is very high in Pakistan.
Option (2) Shift of workforce directly from agriculture to services — Incorrect. This direct shift is seen in India and Pakistan; China moved through industry first.
Option (3) Density of population is high — Incorrect. China has the lowest density of the three, because of its vast area.
Option (4) Growth due to manufacturing sector — Correct. Manufacturing drives China’s growth, along with services.
NCERT (2026-27): “… In case of service sector, China was able to maintain its rate of growth during 1980–1990,while there was a positive and increasing growth of India’s service sector output. Thus, China’s growth is contributed by the manufacturing and service sectors and India’s growth by the service sector. …” “… Though China is the largest nation and geographically occupies the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. …” |