Question

About ______ of the working population in India is engaged in agricultural and allied activities.

Options

• 75%

• 65%

• 43%

• 18%

Answer 1

About 43% of the working population in India is engaged in agricultural and allied activities.

Explanation:

This reflects India’s agro-based economy, where a significant portion of labour depends on agriculture for livelihood, despite the growth of other sectors. This figure indicates the substantial role agriculture still plays in employment, though it is lower than the traditional estimate of 65% or 75%, showing gradual diversification in the economy.