Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 54.6%.
· According to the Census data from 2011, approximately 54.6
% of the total workforce in India was engaged in the primary sector.
· The primary sector encompasses activities such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.
· This significant proportion indicates the dependency of a large part of the Indian population on agriculture and related fields for their livelihood, especially in rural areas.