Since 1980, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GDP of India has

1. The question asks about the trend of the tertiary sector's share in India's total GDP since 1980. 2. Post-1980s, especially after the economic reforms of 1991, India witnessed significant growth in the services sector (tertiary sector). 3. This growth was driven by factors like liberalization, privatization, globalization, advancements in IT and communication, and increased demand for services like banking, finance, transport, tourism, and education. 4. Consequently, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GDP of India has consistently shown an increasing trend, surpassing agriculture and industry.