Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population depends mainly on agriculture for their livelihood?

  1. About 33%

  2. About 43%

  3. About 53%

  4. About 65%

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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the late 2000s, approximately 58-65% of India's population depended on agriculture for livelihood. This includes cultivators and agricultural laborers. The 65% figure reflects the high agrarian workforce during that period, though this percentage has been declining.