Study the diagram on diversification:
| Diversification into productive activities | |
| P | Shift of workforce from agriculture |
| to Q (livestock, poultry, fisheries) and to the non-agriculture sector | |
Which of the following correctly identifies P and Q?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → P – Change in cropping pattern; Q – Allied activities
Diversification has two aspects. One is a change in cropping pattern (P). The other is a shift of workers to allied activities such as livestock, poultry and fisheries (Q), and to the non-agriculture sector.
NCERT (2026-27): “5.5 Diversification into Productive Activities Diversification includes two aspects - one relates to change in cropping pattern and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities (livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.) and non-agriculture sector. …” |