Multiple choice

According to 1991 census, what was the percentage of farmers of the total population in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. 60%

  2. 72%

  3. 65%

  4. 81%

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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 1991 Census, approximately 72% of Uttar Pradesh's total population was engaged in farming or agricultural activities. This high percentage reflects UP's predominantly agrarian economy in the early 1990s, before significant industrialization and urbanization transformed the employment landscape.