- As of the period this question likely pertains to (early 2010s), Agriculture and allied activities continued to be the largest employer in India, despite its declining share in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Which one among the following sectors in India has the highest share of employment?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2013 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Sectoral Composition and Structural Transformation)
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