Economics
Compare and contrast the changes in India with the pattern that was observed for developed countries. What kind of changes between sectors were desired but did not happen in India?
Answer
In developed countries, the economy grew in a logical way: first, the primary sector (like farming) grew, then the secondary sector (like manufacturing), and finally the tertiary sector (like services). Jobs grew in these sectors as the economy developed.
India's case is different. In India, the primary sector grew, but instead of the secondary sector growing next, it was the tertiary sector that expanded. However, jobs in the secondary and tertiary sectors did not grow as quickly. As a result, many people still work in the primary sector, which has a problem of underemployment.
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Complete the table using the data given in Graphs 2 and 3 and answer the question that follows. Ignore if data are not available for some years.


Share of Primary Sector in GDP and employment
1973-74 1977-78 2013-14 2017-18 Share in GDP Share in employment What are the changes that you observe in the primary sector over a span of forty years?
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Underemployment occurs when people
- do not want to work
- are working in a lazy manner
- are working less than what they are capable of doing
- are not paid for their work
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