‘India is predominantly an agricultural nation’, Explain this statement.

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answered Aug 21, 2022 by Ramesh nirvani (59.2k points)
selected Aug 22, 2022 by Taraknath Pal

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Since ancient time agriculture in India was quite prosperous. India used to and till date grow variety of crops.
Indian villages produce several items of basic necessities like grains, vegetables, fruits, clothes, shoes, etc.
Villagers also involve in cattle rearing and dairy farming.
Although the share of agricultural sector in employment has gradually declined but still it is relatively higher.
As per Human Development Report, during independence about 72% of the population was dependent on agriculture. This declined to 58% in 2001-02.
As per the latest data of 2013-14, even today about 49% of our population is dependent on agriculture.
Hence, we can say that India is predominantly an agricultural nation.