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:

The correct answer is Option 2: Secondary sector

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.