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Which economic sector contributes the highest percentage to India's GDP?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Primary Sector (Agriculture)
  2. Secondary Sector (Manufacturing)
  3. Tertiary Sector (Services)
  4. Quaternary Sector (R&D)

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tertiary Sector (Services)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Tertiary Sector (Services) šŸ“š Explanation: The Tertiary sector, which extensively covers services like IT, banking, tourism, and real estate, contributes the highest percentage (over 50%) to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, a unique paradox in the Indian economy is that while the services sector drives the GDP, the primary sector (agriculture) continues to be the largest source of total employment.