Question

During the colonial period in India, approximately what percentage of the workforce was engaged in the Agriculture sector?

विकल्प

• 10%

• 15–20%

• 40–45%

• 70–75%

Answer 1

Agriculture dominated India's occupational structure during the colonial period, with about 70–75% of the workforce engaged in it. This heavy dependence on agriculture indicated a lack of industrial and economic development.