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Comparative Development Experiences Of India And Its Neighbours

Question
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Compare the sectoral contribution in GDP and employment in India, Pakistan and China in 2003.

Solution

Sectoral contribution in GDP and employment in India, Pakistan and China in 2003

Sector

Percent Share in GDP

Percent Share in Employment

 

India

Pakistan

China

India

Pakistan

China

Primary

23

23

15

60

49

54

Secondary

26

23

53

16

18

27

Tertiary

51

54

32

24

23

19

From the table, we come to know that:

(i) Primary sector is not the principal contributor to GDP in all the three countries.

(ii) Economies of India and Pakistan are now relying more on tertiary sector whereas the economy of China is relying more on secondary sector.

(iii) In terms of employment, the shift from primary to secondary sector and tertiary sectors have not been so significant in India as compared to China and Pakistan.