Question

Role of Agriculture is significant in the Indian Economy because ____________.

• A. it contributes about $1/4^{th}$ of the GDP
• B. it provides employment to about 50% - 60% of the population
• C. both (a) and (b)
• D. neither (a) nor (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is C both (a) and (b)

Agriculture is a part of primary sector of the economy. Role of agriculture is significant in the Indian Economy because of two reasons:

a) it contributes about 1/4 th of the GDP

b) it provides employment to about 50-60% of the population.