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Unit 4 Ch 2 : Sectors of the Indian Economy — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 4 Ch 2 : Sectors of the Indian Economy3 Marks
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Why is the secondary sector also called industrial sectors?
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Secondary sector is also called industrial because the secondary sector is mostly associated with industries. The second sector produces usable and finished goods which are mostly produced in industries.
In secondary sector human activities transform raw materials into usable products which is mostly done in industries. For example, textile industry, steel industry etc. are secondary sectors.

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