Question

Describe the main characteristics each of the major groups of human occupations in the world. (CBSE 2006, 2007, 2011)

Answer 1

Agriculture is Main Occupation:

In India, agriculture is the main occupation. 66.7 percent of population is engaged in agriculture as against 71 percent in 1901.

This has given rise to disguised unemployment. So there is very small chance of reducing the burden of population on agriculture.

. Less development of industries:

17 percent of population depends on manufacturing industries in India. In USA 32 percent, in England 42 percent and in Japan 39 percent people are engaged in secondary sector. It shown that India is industrially backward.

Unbalanced:

Indian economy is highly unbalanced. All production activities are not equally developed. Too much dependence on agriculture is a symptom of economic backwardness