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Distinguish between ‘Primary” and ‘secondary’ sectors.

The differences between the primary sector and the secondary sector are mentioned below:


1.In the primary sector, things are produced by the exploitation of natural resources and in the secondary sector, the natural products are changed into other forms by manufacturing.


2.2. The primary sector is also called the agricultural sector. The secondary sector is also called the industrial sector.


3. The primary sector is not dependent on the activities of the secondary sector, but the secondary sector is dependent on the activities of the primary sector for the procurement of raw material.


4, Agriculture and fisheries are examples of the primary sector. Manufacturing and construction are examples of the secondary sector


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