Horticulture GDP Contribution
Horticulture sector contributes approximately what percentage of India's Gross Domestic Product?
- 2 per cent
- 6 per cent — Correct Answer
- 10 per cent
- 15 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Horticulture sector contributes nearly one-third of the value of agriculture output and six per cent of Gross Domestic Product of India.
Key Points:
- India grows diverse horticultural crops including fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, medicinal plants, spices.
- India is a world leader in producing mangoes, bananas, coconuts, cashew nuts.
- India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables.
- Horticulture provides food, nutrition, and employment.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: The correct GDP contribution is approximately 6 per cent.
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