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Why is agriculture called the mainstay of the Indian economy?
Why is agriculture called the mainstay of the Indian economy?
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a. Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy because about 60% of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture.
b. Provides raw materials to the industries.
c. India earns foreign exchange by exporting agricultural products.
d. contributes about 29% to the GDP.
e. Provides food to over 1210 million population.
a. Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy because about 60% of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture.
b. Provides raw materials to the industries.
c. India earns foreign exchange by exporting agricultural products.
d. contributes about 29% to the GDP.
e. Provides food to over 1210 million population.
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