Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Employment - Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues

Question:
In which sector, approximately one-third of the urban workforce is employed ?
Options:
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Organized Sector
Correct Answer:
Secondary sector
Explanation:
In metropolitan regions, where people are primarily employed in the service sector, agriculture is not a major source of employment. The service sector employs over 60% of city dwellers. About 1/3rd of the urban workforce is employed in the secondary sector.