China People on Farming Before 1980s

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Until the 1980s, what percentage of people in China were dependent on farming?

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Until the 1980s, what percentage of people in China were dependent on farming?

  1. More than 50 per cent
  2. More than 60 per cent
  3. More than 70 per cent
  4. More than 80 per cent ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Until the 1980s, more than 80 per cent of the people in China were dependent on farming.

Key Points:
  • Government then encouraged people to pursue handicrafts, commerce, transport.
  • By 2021, only 23% of workforce remained in agriculture.
  • This shows a massive structural shift.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, C: The correct figure is more than 80 per cent.

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