Which of the following statements with reference to the service sector is/are correct ?
1. Retail trade falls under tertiary activity.
2. Research and.Development based activity comes under quaternary activity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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EPFO EO AO 2023
Both 1 and 2
Correct AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Statement 1: Retail trade is indeed considered a part of the tertiary activities. The tertiary sector includes services like retail, hospitality, banking, and healthcare.
- Statement 2: Research and Development (R&D) is classified under quaternary activities, which encompass knowledge-based activities such as IT, education, and R&D.
- Both statements correctly categorize the service sector activities into their respective classifications, acknowledging tertiary and quaternary distinctions.
- Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2
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