With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: | Economic activity | Sector | |---------------------|--------| | 1. Storage of agricultural produce | Secondary | | 2. Dairy farm | Primary | | 3. Mineral exploration | Tertiary | | 4. Weaving cloth | Secondary | How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

QUESTION

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Economy

Prelims 2024

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:

Economic activity	Sector
1. Storage of agricultural produce	Secondary
2. Dairy farm	Primary
3. Mineral exploration	Tertiary
4. Weaving cloth	Secondary

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Explanation

Storage of agricultural produce | Secondary (Incorrect) - Storage is a tertiary activity. It falls under the service sector, facilitating the smooth flow of goods from producers to consumers.
Dairy farm | Primary (Correct) - Dairy farming involves the direct extraction of raw materials (milk) from natural resources (animals). Hence, it's a primary activity.
Mineral exploration | Tertiary (Incorrect) - Mineral exploration is a primary activity. It involves extracting raw materials from the earth.
Weaving cloth | Secondary (Correct) - Weaving cloth transforms raw materials (cotton, silk, etc.) into a finished product (cloth). This transformation signifies a secondary activity.

Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched.

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