Question

Consider the following statements regarding the agricultural sector in India

1. Statement I:The agricultural sector contributes over 50% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
2. Statement II:griculture is the primary source of livelihood for around 50% of India’s population
3. Statement III:The government has implemented several subsidy programs to support farmers, such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

• A. 3 only
• B. All
• C. 1, 3
• D. 2, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2, 3

The agricultural sector contributes less than 20% to India’s GDP, not over 50%. However, it does employ around 50% of the population, and several government schemes support farmers, including PM-KISAN.