The changing industrial structure of India (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will look further at the changes that have occured in India's industrial structure, focusing on how reduced employment in the primary sector led to increased manufacturing as well as looking at the importance of the tertiary and quaternary sectors to India's economy.

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Q1.The primary sector is...

Getting raw materials from the ground or sea. Making something from raw materials. Providing a service. Research and design.

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Q2.India's main type of employment in the primary sector is...

Agriculture. Fishing. Forestry. Mining.

2/5

Q3.Since 1980, the percentage of the Indian population employed in manufacturing (the secondary sector) has...

Increased. Decreased. Stayed the same.

3/5

Q4.Which sector involves selling goods or providing a service?

Primary. Secondary. Tertiary. Quaternary.

4/5

Q5.India's tertiary sector is growing because...

There are more people working in agriculture. There is less demand for workers in factories. A growing economy means people have more disposable income to spend on services.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The primary sector is...

Getting raw materials from the ground or sea. Making something from raw materials. Providing a service. Research and design.

1/5

Q2.India's main type of employment in the primary sector is...

Agriculture. Fishing. Forestry. Mining.

2/5

Q3.Since 1980, the percentage of the Indian population employed in manufacturing (the secondary sector) has...

Increased. Decreased. Stayed the same.

3/5

Q4.Which sector involves selling goods or providing a service?

Primary. Secondary. Tertiary. Quaternary.

4/5

Q5.India's tertiary sector is growing because...

There are more people working in agriculture. There is less demand for workers in factories. A growing economy means people have more disposable income to spend on services.

5/5

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Q1.In India between 1980 and 2010 the employment in manufacturing...

Declined. Stayed the same. Increased slightly. Increased significantly.

1/5

Q2.The most widespread primary industry in India is...

Fishing. Agriculture. Mining. Forestry.

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is FALSE regarding India's manufacturing industry?

It has caused a decline in GNI per capita. India exports manufactured goods all over the world. Manufacturing has provided work for people no longer working in agriculture. Manufacturing has provided the Indian government with more money to invest in improving levels of development.

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Q4.Today, which sector creates the most money for the Indian economy?

Primary. Secondary. Tertiary and quaternary.

4/5

Q5.Demand for tertiary services in India has increased due to people having more money leftover after paying for their essential needs. This money is known as...

Disposable income. GNI per capita. Tax revenue. Foreign direct investment.

5/5

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The changing industrial structure of India (Part 2) quiz

Find out what you've learned from this lesson by taking this quick quiz.

Q1.In India between 1980 and 2010 the employment in manufacturing...

Declined. Stayed the same. Increased slightly. Increased significantly.

1/5

Q2.The most widespread primary industry in India is...

Fishing. Agriculture. Mining. Forestry.

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is FALSE regarding India's manufacturing industry?

3/5

Q4.Today, which sector creates the most money for the Indian economy?

Primary. Secondary. Tertiary and quaternary.

4/5

Q5.Demand for tertiary services in India has increased due to people having more money leftover after paying for their essential needs. This money is known as...

Disposable income. GNI per capita. Tax revenue. Foreign direct investment.

5/5

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