Question

State two main features of rural sector of the Indian economy.

Discuss briefly four features of the rural sector of the Indian economy.

Mention two features of the rural sector of Indian economy.

Answer 1

1. Dependence on Agriculture: About 75 per cent of the rural people are engaged in the primary sector, such as agriculture, fisheries, forestry, dairying, etc. Most rural people are farmers or agricultural workers.
2. Land use for Agricultural Activities: A large portion of the rural land is used for agriculture and allied activities like horticulture and sericulture.
3. Low Density of Population: Population density measures the average number of people per square kilometre. It is calculated by dividing the total population of a region by the total area. The density of population in rural areas is lower than in urban areas.
4. Life of Rural People: Rural life is simple with limited access to modern facilities; villagers often rely on faith, superstitions, and traditional cultural practices.