Question

Write a essay on present status of indian agriculture

Answer 1

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Agriculture occupies an important position in Indian economy. Its contribution to the national income in 1950-51 was up to 54 per cent which declined to about 30 per cent in 1994-95. It provides food, fod­der and raw material and thus contributes to overall economic growth.

Its good performance over the period of time helps in the generation of more employment, thereby reducing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. The rapid economic development of any state or re­gion without the development of its agriculture is almost impossible.

Agricultural output in India determines not only the per capita in­come of farm sector; it also influences the standard of living of rural population and the nutritional standard of the poor masses. The share of agriculture in the gross domestic product (GDP) in India is about 30 per cent as compared to about 27 per cent by the secondary sector.

Answer 2

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agriculture is the main stay of the indian economy,contributing about 15 percent of national gross domestic product (GDP) and more importantly of half of india