Question

The agriculture sector of India employs about:

• A. 60 percent of the population
• B. 30 percent of the population
• C. 70 percent of the population
• D. 50 percent of the population

Answer 1

The correct option is A 60 percent of the population

The agriculture sector of India
The agriculture sector of India employs about 60 percent of the population as India is a large-scale producer of various crops like wheat, rice, pulses and spices. 33 percent of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) comes from agriculture.

Final answer: d. 60 percent of the population.