Question

Assertion (A): The contribution of the agricultural sector to the national income is maximum.

Reason (R): About 58% of the Indian population depends on agriculture for their livelihood.

• A. Both A and R are incorrect.
• B. Both A and R are correct.
• C. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
• D. A is correct, but R is incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is incorrect, but R is correct.

While the majority of the population is employed in the agricultural sector, it contributes the least to the national income. About 58% people are employed in agriculture, but the its contribution to national income is only 19%. This imbalance can be reduced with an increase in industrialisation. More industries would require more labour and hence, the dependence on agriculture will decrease.