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Why did India called agriculture country? Give few examples.

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India is known as agricultural country because-
1. 70% of the population of India is engaged in agriculture.
2. One- third of our national income comes from agriculture.
3. The weather is perfect for growth of agriculture.
4. There is availability of fertile soil suitable for agriculture.

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