At independence, about ______ per cent of the country's population was dependent on agriculture.

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  1. 90
  2. 40
  3. 20
  4. 75

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Option 4 : 75
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Key Points

  • According to the 1951 Census of India, approximately 75% of the population was engaged in agriculture and allied activities.
  • This reflects the agrarian nature of India's economy at the time of independence.

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  • The Green Revolution, initiated in the 1960s, helped to increase agricultural productivity and reduce dependence on agriculture.
  • However, a significant portion of the population continues to rely on agriculture for their livelihood.
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