Rural Primary Sector Employment

Question

What percentage of rural workforce depends on the primary sector?

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What percentage of rural workforce depends on the primary sector?

  1. 9.0 per cent
  2. 32.7 per cent
  3. 57.8 per cent — Correct Answer
  4. 64.4 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

About 57.8 per cent of the workforce in rural India depends on the primary sector (agriculture, forestry and fishing).

Key Points:
  • About 22.5% of rural workers are in secondary sector.
  • Service sector provides employment to about 18% of rural workers (mentioned as about 20%).
  • Rural areas primarily depend on agriculture and allied activities.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A (9%): Urban primary sector share.
  • B (32.7%): Urban secondary sector share.
  • D (64.4%): Female primary sector share.

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