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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Primary Sector Total Employment 2022-23
What percentage of India's total workforce was employed in the primary sector in 2022-23?
- 29.0 per cent
- 24.9 per cent
- 46.1 per cent — Correct Answer
- 60.4 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
About 46.1 per cent of India's total workforce was employed in the primary sector in 2022-23.
Key Points:
- Secondary sector: 24.9%, Service sector: 29.0%.
- In rural areas, 57.8% depend on primary sector.
- In urban areas, only 9% are in primary sector.
- Women have higher concentration — 64.4% in primary sector.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A (29%): This is the service sector share.
- B (24.9%): This is the secondary sector share.
- D (60.4%): This is urban service sector share.
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