Question

In India, the value of output from livestock sector was about ________ percentage of the value of the output from total agriculture and allied sector in 2015 - 16.

1. 18
2. 20
3. 29
4. 38

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 29

The correct answer is 29.

• In India, the value of output from the livestock sector was about  29 percentage of the value of the output from total agriculture and allied sector in 2015 - 16.

• At constant prices, the value of output from livestock is about 29% of the value of the output from total agriculture and allied sector.
  • In the dairy industry, nearly 36% of the milk production is contributed by Indigenous Buffaloes followed by 26% by crossbreed cattle.
  • The Indigenous cattle contribute 12% of the total milk production in the country whereas non-descript cattle contribute 9% milk production and nondescript buffaloes contribute 13% milk production.
• The agriculture sector is one of the most important industries in the Indian economy,