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CH-8: COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES OF INDIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
India Agriculture Workforce 2021
In 2021, what percentage of India's workforce was engaged in agriculture?
- 23 per cent
- 37 per cent
- 46 per cent — Correct Answer
- 52 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
In 2021, 46 per cent of India's workforce was engaged in agriculture.
Key Points:
- Agriculture contributes only 19 per cent to India's GVA.
- India has the highest proportion of agricultural workforce among the three.
- Majority of India's people still depend on agriculture.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A (23%): China's agriculture workforce.
- B (37%): Pakistan's agriculture workforce.
- D (52%): India's service sector GVA contribution.
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