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What is occupational structure? How are occupations generally classified?

Answer:

The distribution of the population according to different types of occupation is referred to as Occupational Structure.                Occupations are generally classified as:    

(i) Primary activities: These include agriculture animal husbandry forestry fishing mining and quarrying etc.

(ii) Secondary activities: These include the manufacturing industry building and construction work etc.

(iii) Tertiary activities: These include transport communication commerce administration and other services.