Question

Why is agriculture considered a pivotal sector for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as no poverty, zero hunger, good health, and wellbeing?

• A. Because agriculture contributes only about 5% to the national GDP in India.
• B. Because agriculture provides livelihood support to a large portion of the population and ensures food security, essential for poverty reduction and health.
• C. Because agriculture is a declining sector with little relevance to current economic and social goals.
• D. Because agriculture is exclusively focused on cash crops and export-oriented production.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Because agriculture provides livelihood support to a large portion of the population and ensures food security, essential for poverty reduction and health.

• Agriculture is a pivotal sector for the economy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of no poverty, zero hunger, good health and wellbeing.