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What is the percentage share of population working in agricultural sector as per census of India 2011?
Question

What is the percentage share of population working in agricultural sector as per census of India 2011?

A.

56.7%

B.

58%

C.

50.3%

D.

54.6%

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 54.6%
· As per the Census of India 2011, 54.6% of the population was engaged in the agricultural sector, either directly or indirectly.
· This includes cultivators, agricultural labourers, and others involved in farming-related activities.
· The agricultural sector remains one of the largest sources of employment in India, especially in rural areas.
Additional Information:
· Despite a gradual decline in the agricultural workforce percentage over the years due to urbanization and industrialization, agriculture still constitutes a significant portion of India’s economy and employs a large share of the rural population.

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