Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Mining activities are classified as part of the Primary Industry in India.
2. The mining industry involves direct use of natural resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: In India, mining is categorized under the secondary sector, not the primary sector. However, mining directly utilizes natural resources, which is characteristic of primary activities. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect, but statement 2 is correct; only statement 2 holds true in the Indian economic context.