Why is agriculture called the mainstay of indian economy


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Why is agriculture called the mainstay of Indian economy ?

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

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(a) Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy because
about 67% of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture.


(b) It provides raw materials to the industries.


 (c) India earns
foreign exchange by exporting agricultural products.


(d) It contributes about 29% to the gross domestic product.


 (e) It provides food
to over 1027 million population.







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