Question

Under the colonial rule, India was basically an agrarian economy, with nearly ______ of its workforce engaged directly or indirectly in agriculture.

Options

• 70.75%

• 70.95%

• 70.45%

• 70.55%

Answer 1

70.75%

Explanation:

India was mostly an agrarian economy during colonial control, with about 70% of the workforce employed in agriculture, either directly or indirectly. Due to extensive illiteracy and widespread poverty during colonial control, a major section of the populace relied on farming and related activities to survive. However, despite employing a major section of the people, the agricultural sector suffered from low productivity, limiting its growth.