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Which sector has benefitted the least by the policy of globalization?

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Mnemonic: “\textbf{S–M–A ladder}” — Services climbed highest, Manufacturing mid, Agriculture lowest.
Updated On: Oct 18, 2025
  • Agriculture
  • Service
  • Manufacturing
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is A

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Step 1: Understand effects of globalization in India (post-1991).
Service industries (IT/ITeS, finance, telecom) integrated rapidly with global markets and grew fast; manufacturing gained moderately; agriculture faced price volatility and limited integration.  
Step 2: Compare sectoral gains. 
Service $\gg$ Manufacturing $>$ Agriculture in terms of benefits. 
Step 3: Evaluate options. 
Agriculture shows the least net benefit due to small landholdings, infrastructure gaps, and exposure to global price shocks. 
Step 4: Conclusion. 
Therefore, (A) Agriculture
 

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