Agriculture still employs a substantial portion of India's workforce, accounting for around 40-45% of total employment (figures vary slightly based on surveys and definitions). However, its contribution to GDP has fallen to around 15-20%. This disparity indicates relatively low productivity per worker in the agricultural sector compared to the industry and services sectors, which employ fewer people but contribute a larger share to the GDP.
Contribution of agricultural sector in G.D.P. in India
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Production and Productivity Trends)
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Answer: B. Less than the percentage share in total employment of that sector.
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