Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Goods in secondary sector is produced by directly exploiting the natural resources.
  2. The tertiary sector covers activities in which natural products are changed into other forms through ways of manufacturing associated with industrial sector.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: None of the above
Notes: Neither of the statement is correct. When we produce a good by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity of the primary sector. The secondary sector covers activities in which natural products are changed into other forms through ways of manufacturing that we associate with industrial activity. It is the next step after primary.
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