Question

Why is agriculture considered an important sector of Indian economy? (Any two points)

Answer 1

Agriculture is considered an important sector of Indian economy because:

1. It employs millions of people.
2. It supplies food for our growing population as well as feed for our animals.
3. It serves as a consumer of several industrial goods as well as a supplier of raw materials to numerous industries.
4. It contributes significantly to India's exports, which bring in much-needed foreign currency.