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In the classification of economic activities into primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, which of the following is an example of a secondary sector activity?

Converting raw cotton into yarn in a spinning mill is a secondary sector activity because the secondary sector transforms raw materials into processed goods through manufacturing. Farming and mining are primary activities, and consultancy is a tertiary service.

  1. ACultivation of wheat on a farm
  2. BConverting raw cotton into yarn in a spinning millCorrect
  3. CProviding consultancy services to a firm
  4. DExtracting iron ore from a mine

Explanation

The secondary sector covers manufacturing and processing, which turns raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods. Spinning cotton into yarn is such processing. Wheat cultivation and mining are primary activities, while consultancy is a service in the tertiary sector.

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