CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sectors of the Indian Economy Important Questions 2027
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21 questions from Sectors of the Indian Economy (Understanding Economic Development) appeared in 6 of the 7 CBSE papers we analysed (2022–2026) — here are the topics that matter, the questions that repeat, and every previous-year question from this chapter.
Key facts
- Economics - Understanding Economic Development unit — 20 marks in the official syllabus
- Asked in 6 of 7 analysed papers (2022–2026)
- About 3.0 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 5 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in Sectors of the Indian Economy
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors | Board 2023Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2 | Organised vs unorganised sector | Board 2023Board 2024Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Public vs private sector | Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2026 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4 | Underemployment / disguised unemployment and MGNREGA | Board 2023Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Repeated questions from Sectors of the Indian Economy
1. Differentiate organised vs unorganised sector
3×Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 20263/5 marks
How are organized sectors different from unorganized sectors? Explain with examples.
2. Classify an activity into primary/secondary/tertiary
3×Board 2023Board 20251 marks
Look at the given picture (workers sorting/folding stitched garments in a textile unit) and answer the question that follows : The work being done in the picture falls under which sector of the economy ? (A) Primary (B) Quaternary (C) Secondary (D) Tertiary
3. Solve rural underemployment / raise rural income
2×Board 2023Sample 20252/3 marks
Mr.Y from a city in India visits a rural area and finds five people working in a small agricultural farm. More than two people are not required to work in the farm and removing the other three will not affect production. How can one solve this problem of underemployment in rural areas? Explain.
4. Differentiate public vs private sector
2×Board 2024Board 20252/3 marks
Explain the difference between public and private sector of Indian economy with example.
5. Identify organised sector from an example
2×Board 2023Board 20241 marks
Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities? (a) A farmer irrigating his field. (b) A handloom weaver working in her house. (c) A headload worker carrying cement. (d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.
Sectors of the Indian Economy questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2023 | 4 | 5 |
| Board 2024 | 2 | 3 |
| Board 2025 | 3 | 5 |
| Sample 2025 | 4 | 10 |
| Board 2026 | 3 | 11 |
| Sample 2026 | 5 | 15 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: Sectors of the Indian Economy
Board 2026 3 questions
Identify the sector of the economy on the basis of ownership with the help of following information:
- The government owns most of the assets.
- Delivery of services in the hands of government.
- Fair price shops is an example of it.
(A) Private Sector
(B) Public Sector
(C) Joint Sector
(D) Cooperative Sector
How are primary sectors different from secondary sectors? Explain with examples.
How are organized sectors different from unorganized sectors? Explain with examples.
Sample 2026 5 questions
Underemployment is caused when - A. More workers are employed than actually required B. Fewer workers are employed than actually required C. Workers are paid more than their actual output D. Jobs are given only to highly educated workers
Which of the following examples best demonstrates how the tertiary sector supports both the primary and secondary sectors? A. Farmers grow vegetables and sell them directly to consumers, with no transportation or storage involved. B. A factory makes shoes and uses raw materials like leather to create the product, relying on transport and retail stores to distribute the shoes. C. A bakery bakes bread and uses delivery services to send the bread to local shops for sale, without any direct involvement of raw materials. D. A company produces furniture from wood, but does not require any transport or retail services to sell the product.
Evaluate the utility of public services in contributing to the overall well-being of individuals and society.
A research student spoke with two people, M and N to learn about their work-related differences. On the basis of the interview conducted with both of them, the student concludes that while person M was working in an organized sector, person N was an employee of a workplace that was functioning in an unorganised way. Analyse the key differences between the two sectors that must have enabled the research student to come to this conclusion.
Privatisation can have both positive and negative effects on the economy. Support the statement with argument.
Board 2025 3 questions
'X' lives in a town. He cultivates flowers along with animal husbandry. The work of 'X' will fall under which sector of the economy ? (A) Primary (B) Secondary (C) Tertiary (D) Quaternary
Look at the given picture (workers sorting/folding stitched garments in a textile unit) and answer the question that follows : The work being done in the picture falls under which sector of the economy ? (A) Primary (B) Quaternary (C) Secondary (D) Tertiary
Explain the difference between public and private sector of Indian economy with example.
Sample 2025 4 questions
In Indian Economy, the three sectors (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) are interdependent. However, the share of employment in the primary sector remains high. Most appropriate explanation for this could be:
I. Government policies preferentially treat the primary sector
II. Indian economy is largely agrarian and majority of population is dependent on agriculture
III. Inadequate service sector jobs force people to continue working in primary sectors
IV. Primary sector provides raw material for the secondary and tertiary sector.
Choose the correct option
(A) Only I and II are true
(B) Only II and III are true
(C) Only III and IV are true
(D) All are true
Mr.Y from a city in India visits a rural area and finds five people working in a small agricultural farm. More than two people are not required to work in the farm and removing the other three will not affect production. How can one solve this problem of underemployment in rural areas? Explain.
Sunil and Raman did their graduation from the same college. Sunil got employed in an unorganised sector and was not satisfied whereas Raman got employed in an organised sector and was happy and satisfied. Identify three reasons for Sunil's dissatisfaction as compared to Raman.
Over the forty years between 1973-74 and 2013-14, while production in all the three sectors has increased, it has increased the most in the tertiary sector. As a result, in the year 2013-14, the tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing sector in India replacing the primary sector. Why do you think tertiary sector has become so popular in India? Support your answer giving any 3 reasons.
Board 2024 2 questions
Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities? (a) A farmer irrigating his field. (b) A handloom weaver working in her house. (c) A headload worker carrying cement. (d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.
Differentiate between Public and Private Sector.
Board 2023 4 questions
Which one of the following organization is providing data regarding employment in India?
(A) National Statistical Office
(B) Niti Ayog
(C) National Informatics Centre
(D) Public Service Commission
Which one of the following pair is correctly matched?
(A) Primary Sector - Fishermen
(B) Secondary Sector - Priest
(C) Tertiary Sector - Basket Weaver
(D) Quaternary Sector - Gardener
Kanta works in an office. She gets her salary regularly at the end of every month. In addition to the salary, she also gets other benefits laid down by the government. In which of the following sector Kanta is working?
(A) Organised Sector
(B) Unorganised Sector
(C) Primary Sector
(D) Quaternary Sector
Imagine that you are the village Head. Suggest any two activities that you think should be taken up to increase the income of the villagers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sectors of the Indian Economy?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors; Organised vs unorganised sector; Public vs private sector.
How many marks does Sectors of the Indian Economy carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Sectors of the Indian Economy is part of the Economics - Understanding Economic Development unit, which carries 20 marks in the official syllabus. In the analysed papers it had about 3.0 questions per paper.
Do questions from Sectors of the Indian Economy repeat in board exams?
Yes — 5 question patterns from this chapter appeared in two or more past board or official sample papers. They are listed on this page with the years they were asked.