While the contribution of agriculture to India's GDP has decreased over the years, it remains the mainstay of the Indian economy in terms of providing livelihoods and employment to the largest percentage of the population, especially in rural areas.
What is the mainstay of Indian economy?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2015 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Role and Challenges of Agriculture Sector)
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