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

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With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: UPSC CSE 2024)

	*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?

(a) Only one.

(b) Only two

(d) All four

Answer: B

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect: Storage is a service activity that facilitates distribution and preservation of goods. It does not involve manufacturing or processing. Hence, storage of agricultural produce belongs to the tertiary (service) sector, not the secondary sector.
Pair 2 is correct: A dairy farm involves the rearing of animals and production of milk, which is directly dependent on natural resources. Therefore, it correctly falls under the primary sector.
Pair 3 is incorrect: Mineral exploration involves searching for and extracting natural resources from the earth. Such extractive activities are part of the primary sector, not the tertiary sector.
Pair 4 is correct: Weaving converts raw materials like yarn into finished products such as cloth. This involves manufacturing and processing, which is the defining feature of the secondary sector.

Topic: Basics of Economy