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?
Explanation
* Storage of agricultural produce | Secondary (Incorrect) - Storage is a tertiary activity. It falls under the service sector, facilitating the smooth flow of goods from producers to consumers.
* Dairy farm | Primary (Correct) - Dairy farming involves the direct extraction of raw materials (milk) from natural resources (animals). Hence, it's a primary activity.
* Mineral exploration | Tertiary (Incorrect) - Mineral exploration is a primary activity. It involves extracting raw materials from the earth.
* Weaving cloth | Secondary (Correct) - Weaving cloth transforms raw materials (cotton, silk, etc.) into a finished product (cloth). This transformation signifies a secondary activity.
Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched.