According to 2011 census, in which one of the following states, the percentage of people engaged in agricultural activities is the largest?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Bihar
People engaged in agriculture are the cultivators plus the agricultural labourers. Their shares of total workers in 2011 were:
- Bihar: 20.7 + 52.8 = 73.5 per cent
- Uttar Pradesh: 29 + 30.3 = 59.3 per cent
- Haryana: 27.8 + 17.1 = 44.9 per cent
- Punjab: 19.5 + 16 = 35.5 per cent
Note: This question is taken from the Appendix (v) of the NCERT book (India: People and Economy). Do not miss the Glossary and the Appendices while studying.
NCERT (2026-27):
Appendix (v): India: Work Participation Rate and Occupation Structure, 2011 |
