Question

Sustained uses of land without compatible techno-institutional changes have hindered the pace of agricultural development. In spite of the development of sources of irrigation, most of the farmers in large parts of the country still depend upon monsoon and natural fertility in order to carry on their agriculture. For a growing population, this poses a serious challenge. Agriculture which provides a livelihood for more than 60 percent of its population, needs some serious technical and institutional reforms. Thus, collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari, etc, were given priority to bring about institutional reforms in the country after Independence. 'Land reform' was the main focus of our First Five Year Plan. The right of inheritance had already lead to fragmentation of land holdings necessitating consolidation of holdings.

Did agriculture provide livelihood to how much population?

विकल्प

• Agriculture provided livelihood to 60% of the population.

• Agriculture provided livelihood to 50% of the population.

• Agriculture provided livelihood to 55% of the population.

• Agriculture provided livelihood to 70% of the population.

Answer 1

Agriculture provided livelihood to 60% of the population.