Question 3 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 2 Class 10 Economics - Sectors of the Indian Economy - Economics

Last updated at August 14, 2026 by

At the initial stages of development, which one of the following sectors was the most important economic activity?

(A) Primary

(B) Secondary

(C) Tertiary

(D) Quaternary

 

Answer:

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So, the correct answer is (A): Primary

Explanation

  • Activities that are involved in the primary sector are undertaken by directly using natural resources.
  • Primary sector is important at the initial stage of development as it is the sector in which raw material is processed into valuable finished product.

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