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What was the approximate percentage of the agricultural workforce in India's total workforce as per the 2011 Census?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 42.5%
  2. 54.6%
  3. 65.2%
  4. 38.4%

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 54.6%

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 54.6% šŸ“š Explanation: According to the official data released by the 2011 Census of India, approximately 54.6% of the country's total workforce was directly engaged in agricultural and allied sector activities. This figure highlights the structural reality that while agriculture's contribution to the national GDP has steadily declined, it remains the primary source of livelihood for the majority of Indians. Policymakers continuously focus on shifting this excess labor to manufacturing and services.