At the time of independence, which of these sectors dominated in terms of the number of people?

Agricultural sector

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Manufacturing sector

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Service sector

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Agricultural sector

Agriculture was the main occupation of India on the eve of independence which accounted for almost 70-75% of the employed population.

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