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?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. Only three
4. D. All four

Answer: C

Explanation

Let’s classify each economic activity: 1. Storage of agricultural produce – Secondary: Incorrect. Storage is a service that facilitates the distribution of goods, thus it belongs to the Tertiary sector. 2. Dairy farm – Primary: Correct. Dairy farming involves the direct extraction or production of natural resources (milk from animals), placing it in the primary sector. 3. Mineral exploration – Tertiary: Correct. Mineral exploration involves specialized services, research, and technical expertise to locate mineral deposits. These are service-oriented activities, falling under the tertiary sector (or even quaternary/quinary in a more detailed classification). 4. Weaving cloth – Secondary: Correct. Weaving is a manufacturing process that transforms raw materials (yarn) into finished goods (cloth), which is characteristic of the secondary sector. Therefore, three pairs (2, 3, and 4) are correctly matched. This question assesses basic understanding of economic sectors, a foundational topic in the Economy syllabus.