explain five importance of agriculture in India in five points?
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i) A steady increase in the area under cultivation is noticed.
(ii) A substantial growth in the food crops is marked.
(iii) During the plan period there had been a constant increase in the yield per hectare.
Supply of raw material to agro-based industries:
Agriculture supplies raw materials to various agro-based industries like sugar, jute, cotton textile and vanaspati industries. Food processing industries are similarly dependent on agriculture. Therefore the development of these industries entirely is dependent on agriculture.
6. Market for industrial products:
Increase in rural purchasing power is very necessary for industrial development as two- thirds of Indian population live in villages. After green revolution the purchasing power of the large farmers increased due to their enhanced income and negligible tax burden.
7. Influence on internal and external trade and commerce:
Indian agriculture plays a vital role in internal and external trade of the country. Internal trade in food-grains and other agricultural products helps in the expansion of service sector.
8. Contribution in government budget:
Right from the First Five Year Plan agriculture is considered as the prime revenue collecting sector for the both central and state budgets. However, the governments earn huge revenue from agriculture and its allied activities like cattle rearing, animal husbandry, poultry farming, fishing etc. Indian railway along with the state transport system also earn a handsome revenue as freight charges for agricultural products, both-semi finished and finished ones.
9. Need of labour force:
A large number of skilled and unskilled labourers are required for the construction works and in other fields. This labour is supplied by Indian agriculture.
10. Greater competitive advantages:
Indian agriculture has a cost advantage in several agricultural commodities in the export sector because of low labour costs and self- sufficiency in input supply.
(ii) A substantial growth in the food crops is marked.
(iii) During the plan period there had been a constant increase in the yield per hectare.
Supply of raw material to agro-based industries:
Agriculture supplies raw materials to various agro-based industries like sugar, jute, cotton textile and vanaspati industries. Food processing industries are similarly dependent on agriculture. Therefore the development of these industries entirely is dependent on agriculture.
6. Market for industrial products:
Increase in rural purchasing power is very necessary for industrial development as two- thirds of Indian population live in villages. After green revolution the purchasing power of the large farmers increased due to their enhanced income and negligible tax burden.
7. Influence on internal and external trade and commerce:
Indian agriculture plays a vital role in internal and external trade of the country. Internal trade in food-grains and other agricultural products helps in the expansion of service sector.
8. Contribution in government budget:
Right from the First Five Year Plan agriculture is considered as the prime revenue collecting sector for the both central and state budgets. However, the governments earn huge revenue from agriculture and its allied activities like cattle rearing, animal husbandry, poultry farming, fishing etc. Indian railway along with the state transport system also earn a handsome revenue as freight charges for agricultural products, both-semi finished and finished ones.
9. Need of labour force:
A large number of skilled and unskilled labourers are required for the construction works and in other fields. This labour is supplied by Indian agriculture.
10. Greater competitive advantages:
Indian agriculture has a cost advantage in several agricultural commodities in the export sector because of low labour costs and self- sufficiency in input supply.
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Explanation:
(1)India is an agricultural country as nearly 65% of its population depends on agriculture for its livelihood.
(2)It provide food, raw material for industries and some product for export.
(3)it accounts for about 25% of the gross domestic product.
(4)Nearly two-thirds of its population depends directly on agriculture for its livelihood.
(5)Agriculture is the main stay of India’s economy.
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