Which of the following sectors includes banking, communication and transport?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Tertiary
Explanation:
• The Tertiary Sector (Service Sector) includes banking, insurance, communication, transport, tourism, healthcare, education, trade, etc.
• As per NCERT Class 10 Economics, it supports the Primary and Secondary sectors by providing essential services like distribution, logistics, and financial support.
• India has transformed into a service-led economy, with the tertiary sector becoming the largest contributor to GDP.
Information Booster:
• Major service contributors: IT–BPM, financial services, telecom, logistics, hospitality, e-commerce.
• The Quaternary Sector is a subdivision focusing on knowledge-based services like R&D, consultancy, analytics, and IT solutions.
Additional Knowledge:
• Primary Sector: agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining.
• Secondary Sector: manufacturing, industries, construction.
• Tertiary sector contributes about 55–60% to India’s GDP.
• India’s global economic strength lies in service exports, especially in IT and outsourcing.