2018 · Q75
directions : The following four (4) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :
Statement IAgriculture in India still accounts for a substantial share in total employment.
Statement IIThere has been no decline in volatility of agricultural growth in India.
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- ABoth the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
- BBoth the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the corrct explanation of Statement I.
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false.
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true.
Explanation
Statement I is true: agriculture and allied activities employ roughly half of India's workforce (about 45-50% around 2018). Statement II is false: economic research shows that the volatility of agricultural growth in India has actually declined over time (partly due to irrigation, diversification and policy buffers), not increased. Hence only statement I is true, giving the 'I only' answer.