FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
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What % of the population live in poor rural areas and rely on agriculture as their main income?
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100%
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80%
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60%
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10%
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Survey notes that 65 per cent (2021 data) of the country’s population lives in the rural areas and 47 per cent of the population is dependent on agriculture for livelihood.
Detailed explanation-2: -In India, 70% of rural households still depend primarily on agriculture for their livelihood, with 82% of farmers being small and marginal.
Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for about 58% of India’s population.
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