A person is employed in the job of converting paper into paper envelopes. He is currently engaged in which of the following sectors?

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Both (1) and (3)

answer is C.

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The person is currently engaged in the secondary sector.
The secondary sector is concerned with producing finished goods using products extracted by those activities that come under the purview of the primary sector. The products of the primary sector are used as raw materials in the secondary sector. This conversion process into finished goods often occurs in industries or factories; hence, this sector is also called the manufacturing sector. Some examples include Iron from iron ore, jewellery from gold, tables, and chairs from wood, etc. Therefore, converting paper into paper envelopes is an example of an activity in the secondary sector.

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