Sectors of the Indian Economy: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Sectors of the Indian Economy is chapter 19 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors with examples
- Comparing the sectors: GDP and employment shares
- Rising importance of the tertiary sector
- Disguised unemployment and underemployment; MGNREGA
- Organised and unorganised sectors
- Public and private sectors
What examiners usually ask
- Why is the tertiary sector becoming important in India? Give reasons
- What is disguised unemployment? Explain with an example from the rural and urban areas
- Distinguish between organised and unorganised sectors
Exam tip
Graphs comparing GDP and employment shares are often given as a source; be ready to explain why agriculture employs the most people but contributes least to GDP, and give MGNREGA's 100-day guarantee as the solution.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Sectors of the Indian Economy for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Sectors of the Indian Economy in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Sectors of the Indian Economy is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Sectors of the Indian Economy MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.