At independence, about what share of India's working population was in agriculture?
A30 per cent
B90 per cent
C70 per cent
D50 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 70 per cent
1. About 85 per cent lived in villages.
2. About 70 per cent worked in agriculture.
3. Technology was low in productivity.
_Source: syllabus Business Studies, Chapter 3, Business Environment._
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