what is occupational structure? how are occupations generally classified

Q- What is Occupational structure? How are occupations generally classified?

Answer- Occupational structure is the division of population of a particular country on the basis of its occupation.

Occupations are generally classified into three categories:

1, Primary occupation:

It includes the activities which is extraction or production of raw material. Some of the activities of this category are: mining, agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry e.t.c. .

2. Secondary occupation:

It includes the activities of conversion of raw material into useful goods. Some of the activities of this category are: Manufacturing, Buildings, construction e.t.c. .

3. Tertiary occupations:

It is includes the activities of service providing. Some of the activities of this category are: communication, customer care, commerce, transport e.t.c. .

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