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Question
The newly emerging jobs are found mostly in the ____________ sector.
Options
service
manufacturing
Solution
The newly emerging jobs are found mostly in the service sector.
The service sector is taking a lead over the manufacturing sector as a source of employment. It includes trade, commerce, banking, insurance, health and other services. These services are developing at a faster pace than the manufacturing and other allied production activities. This is because of the globalisation of the economy.
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