SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ECONOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Distribution of working population among different sectors of the economy is called:
A
occupational structure
B
output structure
C
population structure
D
gender structure.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Occupational structure refers to the distribution of working population among the different sectors in the economy. Primary sector includes occupations like agriculture, mining, fishing, animal husbandry and forestry. Secondary sector includes manufacturing, construction, electricity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The economic development of a nation gives rise to different types of occupations in the economy of that nation. Hence these occupations are classified into three major categories, namely, primary activities, secondary activities, and tertiary activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Occupational structure refers to the aggregate distribution of occupations in society, defined by skill level, economic function, or social rank. Various factors influence the occupational structure, including the economy’s structure, technology and bureaucracy, the labor market, and status and prestige.

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