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Question
Why is agriculture called the backbone of India’s economic system?
Solution
Agriculture can be called the backbone of India’s economic system because two-thirds of the Indian population is engaged in the cultivation of land. Agriculture not only helps to feed the large population, but it also supports the principal manufacturing industries with raw materials. It also provides as substantial portion of the country’s exports.
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