SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ECONOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What percentage of Indian population is dependent on agriculture?
A
65% of total population
B
53% of total population
C
40% of total population
D
65% of total population
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Indian GDP agriculture sector share is 20.5 percent. Almost 70 percent of the India’s population depends on the agriculture sector. In rural population almost 80 percent depends on agriculture sector.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Economy holds the sixth position in the world’s top economies. The majority of the country’s population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. The agriculture sector contributes roughly 14% of the country’s total GDP.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is the primary activity of the nation. It provides employment opportunity to the rural agricultural as well as non-agricultural labourers. It is the source of food and fodder. It also plays an important role in international business in import and export activities.

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