Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

The shift of dependence of workers from farm-based occupations (primary sector) to non-farm based ones (secondary and tertiary sector) is known as ____________.

Options:

Occupational structure

Occupational shift

Sectoral shift 

Economic shift

Correct Answer:

Sectoral shift 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Sectoral shift 

The movement of workers from the primary sector (agriculture and related activities) to the secondary and tertiary sectors is known as a sectoral shift in the economy. It reflects economic development and structural transformation.

NCERT: The shift of dependence of workers from farm-based occupations (primary sector) to non-farm based ones (secondary and tertiary sector) is known as 'sectoral shift in economy'.