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SSC Geography QUESTION #6344
Question 1
'Deindustrialization' in developed countries since the 1970s primarily reflects:
  • Manufacturing employment and output share declining relative to services✔️
  • Complete elimination of manufacturing sectors
  • Relocation of all industry to developing countries
  • Reduced industrial productivity and competitiveness
Correct Answer Explanation
Deindustrialization describes the relative decline of manufacturing employment and GDP share (not absolute production) as economies shift toward services. Causes include rising manufacturing productivity, offshoring, and income-elastic demand for services.