Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Agriculture and allied sectors contribute less than 20% of Gross Domestic Product of India.
2. Around 60% of net sown agricultural area of India is dependent on rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

• Agriculture and allied sectors account for less than 20% of GDP of India, though they employ more than 50% of our workforce. Services sector contributes the maximum to the GDP.
  
• According to various surveys conducted by the government, only about 40% of the net sown agricultural area is irrigated in India and the rest is mainly dependent on rainfall.