The State of Agriculture

Q. _________ sector provides livelihood to more than 50 percent of the people in India.

1. Service
2. Industries
3. Agriculture
4. Exporting

Q. What is the current contribution of the agricultural sector to the Indian GDP?

1. Between 50% and 75%
2. Less than 20%
3. Between 20% and 50%
4. More than 75%

Q. What is the current contribution of the agricultural sector to the Indian GDP?

1. More than 75%
2. Less than 20%
3. Between 20% and 50%
4. Between 50% and 75%

Q. Which among the following statements are true about the institutional and technological reforms in the Indian agricultural sector post-independence?

1. Agricultural Price Commissions were set up to provide remunerative prices to farmers.
2. The area of land under cultivation of non-food crops increased implying changes in cropping patterns.
3. The use of technology in agricultural inputs like HYV seeds, pesticides, fertilisers, irrigation decreased productivity.
4. Fluctuations in crop output led to deficiencies in achieving food security and income stability.

Q. More than 50% of people in India depend on agriculture for their livelihood.

1. True
2. False