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Between 1970 and 2011 agriculture's share of India's GDP fell from 43 per cent to about what?Read the answer and worked solution →Which source supplies the largest share of irrigation for Indian agriculture?Read the answer and worked solution →In 2012 production from which sector exceeded India's grain output for the first time?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Between 1970 and 2011 agriculture's share of India's GDP fell from 43 per cent to about what?

  1. 16 per cent
  2. 30 per cent
  3. 36 per cent
  4. 5 per cent
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Correct answer: A. 16 per cent

1. India's economy diversified towards manufacturing and services. 2. Agriculture's GDP share fell from 43 per cent in 1970 to 16 per cent by 2011. 3. The fall reflected faster growth elsewhere, not a collapse in farm output. _Source: Wikipedia, Agriculture in India, Independent India and the Green Revolution_

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Which source supplies the largest share of irrigation for Indian agriculture?

  1. Groundwater wells
  2. Canal systems
  3. Village tanks
  4. Rainwater pits
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Correct answer: A. Groundwater wells

1. India's irrigation uses canals, wells, tanks and rainwater harvesting. 2. Among these the groundwater system is the largest. 3. About 66 million hectares are irrigated by wells against 58.5 million by canals. _Source: Wikipedia, Agriculture in India, Irrigation and water_

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In 2012 production from which sector exceeded India's grain output for the first time?

  1. Horticulture
  2. Fisheries
  3. Dairying
  4. Plantation tea
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Correct answer: A. Horticulture

1. Horticulture covers fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers. 2. Its production doubled between 2002 and 2012. 3. In 2012 it exceeded grain output for the first time. _Source: Wikipedia, Agriculture in India, Horticulture_

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