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Q1. 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?

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

Economic activitySector
1. Storage of agricultural produceSecondary
2. Dairy farmPrimary
3. Mineral explorationTertiary
4. Weaving clothSecondary

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2024 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Only two

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: The storage of agricultural produce belongs to the tertiary (services) sector as it involves warehousing, transportation, and logistics rather than industrial manufacturing.
  • Pair 2 is correctly matched: Dairy farming falls under the primary sector, which directly utilizes biological and natural resources (livestock) to obtain milk.
  • Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Mineral exploration is classified under the primary sector because it involves locating and extracting raw natural resources from the earth.
  • Pair 4 is correctly matched: Weaving cloth is a manufacturing and processing activity converting yarn into fabric, which places it in the secondary sector.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q1)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) Only two

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 1 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "(b) Only two". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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