Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing sector in terms of GDP in India.
2. The secondary sector of the Indian economy continues to be the largest employer among all sectors.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as the tertiary sector currently contributes the most to India's GDP. Statement 2 is incorrect because the primary sector remains the largest employer, not the secondary sector. Despite changes in sectoral GDP shares, employment patterns have not shifted equivalently, with agriculture and allied activities still providing maximum employment.