Question:
According to PLFS 2023-24, share of secondary and tertiary sector in total employment in Himachal Pradesh respectively are:
(A) 25 percent and 30 percent
(B) 27 percent and 30 percent
(C) 22 percent and 24 percent
(D) 18 percent and 25 percent
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 for Himachal Pradesh, the share of employment in the secondary sector is approximately 17 percent, and the share of employment in the tertiary sector is approximately 24 percent.
Among the options given, the closest correct figures are:
(C) 22 percent and 24 percent
This matches the reported tertiary sector share of about 24.35 percent, though secondary sector employment is slightly lower than 22 percent but closest among the provided options.
Summary
- Secondary sector employment in Himachal Pradesh is about 17% (slightly less than 22%), tertiary sector about 24%.
- Primary sector employment remains highest, but the tertiary sector plays a significant role.
So the best answer choice given the data is (C).