Question

why is agriculture important for indian economy. explain broadly​

Answer 1

⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ $\huge{\tt{\red{❥}\green{A}\purple{N}\pink{S}\blue{W}\orange{E}\red{R}}}$Even before independence, agriculture was a significant sector due to its high share in employment and livelihood creation. Due to its share in the economy and dependence of about half of the population on agriculture, it is considered as the backbone of the country and India is known as an agrarian country.

Answer 2

Answer:

Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy as it contributes about 17% to the total GDP and provides employment to over 60% of the population. ... Agriculture is the only major source of food supply as it is providing regular supply of food to such a huge size of population of our country.