Which of the following statements is are true about the occupational structure 1 Working population ...........

Geography Population Issues

Which of the following statements is/are true about the occupational structure?

1. Working population of a country is total number of the males between the age of 18-59.

2. High proportion of working force engaged in secondary sector gives an indication of low level of socio-economic development.

3. Skill India Mission will increase the share of working population in secondary sector, tertiary sector and quaternary sector.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

None of the above

Working population includes all the males and females in the age bracket of 18-59. High proportion of working force engaged in secondary sector gives an indication of moderate to high level of socio-economic development and in primary sector gives low level of development.
Skill India mission will increase the share of working population in secondary. Tertiary and Quaternary sector requires highly skilled specialized professionals like software engineers in IT, media experts, R&D, etc.