(a) Explain the role of secondary sector in an economy.

(i) Secondary sector forms the backbone of our economy.

(ii) Growth of secondary sector increases Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.

(iii) Development of this sector reduces dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs.

(iv) Secondary sector helps in development of agriculture sector by providing machinery, fertilisers etc.

(v) Secondary sector helps in development of Primary sector by buying raw materials from them.

(vi) This sector helps in development of tertiary sector also as goods manufactured here are transported to the markets.

(vii) This sector helps in bringing down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward areas.

(viii) Export of manufactured goods in factories expands trade and commerce and brings in much needed foreign exchange.

(ix) Development of secondary sector helps in enhancing the standard of living of the people.

OR Explain the role of tertiary sector in an economy. 38.(b)

(i) Tertiary sector provides basic services for the development of a country like hospitals, educational institutes, police stations, courts, transport, banks etc.

(ii) This sector helps in growth of primary sector by providing them storage, transport and communication facilities.

(iii) Tertiary sector helps in development of secondary sector as manufactured goods need to be transported to markets.

(iv) Development of many services like restaurants, tourism, shopping etc. help in boosting economy of a country.

(v) Many new services such as those based on information and communication technology provide employment to large number of people.

(vi) Services such as banking, insurance, advertising and transportation facilitate domestic and international trade.

(vii) Better education, healthcare, transportation and communication services improve people’s quality of life.