Economy UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

At present the contribution of agriculture to the national income of India stands at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 18 per cent

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “18 per cent”.

The contribution of agriculture to India's national income has been steadily decreasing. While agriculture used to be the backbone of the Indian economy, its share has declined significantly over the years.

Currently, the contribution of agriculture to India's national income is around 18-19%.

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