Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:
Why did a large proportion of the population continue to be engaged in agriculture despite increased productivity in India after independence?
Options:
Lack of government support.
Limited opportunities in other sectors.
Increased demand for agricultural products.
Large area of land for cultivation.
Correct Answer:
Limited opportunities in other sectors.
Explanation:
The industrial sector and the service sector did not absorb the people working in the agricultural sector, resulting in a large proportion of the population continuing to be engaged in agriculture.