Description : Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian Economy’ Explain the statement by giving reason -Geography 10th
Last Answer : India is an agricultural country because of the following reasons: Two-third of its population is engaged in agricultural activities which provide a livelihood. Agriculture is a primary activity and ... providing employment and livelihood to the population continued to be as high as 63% in 2001.
Description : “Agriculture had been the backbone of the Indian economy. But the declining share of agriculture in the GDP is now a matter of serious concern.” -SST 10th
Last Answer : Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy because: (i) In India, about 63% people were engaged in agriculture sector in 2001. (ii) Share in GDP was more than 40% in 1973. (iii ... sector continues to be the largest employer even in 2000 but the production has not increased by this rate.
Description : ‘Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy’. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement.
Last Answer : ‘Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy’. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.
Description : In which sector of Indian economy will we find a high rate of disguised unemployment? A. Service sector B. Agriculture sector C. Manufacture sector D. Mining sector
Last Answer : B. Agriculture sector
Description : In which sector of Indian economy will we find a high rate of disguised unemployment? (a) Service sector. ; (b) Agriculture sector. ; (c) Manufacture sector. ; (d) Mining sector.
Last Answer : (b) Agriculture sector.
Description : What is the mainstay of Indian economy? A. Manufacturing B. Business C. Public sector D. Agriculture
Last Answer : D. Agriculture
Description : Agriculture, the key sector in the Pakistan economy accounts for A. 21% of GDP B. 25% of GDP C. 28% of GDP D. 51 of GDP
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Which of the following is the largest sector of Pakistan's Economy? A. Manufecturing B. Agriculture C. Banking D. Industry
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : 'Mixed economy' refers to - (1) the co-existence of heavy, small scale and cottage industries (2) the promotion of agriculture as well as cottage industries (3) the co-existence of rich as well as poor (4) the co-existence of public as well as private sector
Last Answer : (4) the co-existence of public as well as private sector Explanation: Mixed economy is an economic system in which both the state and private sector direct the economy, reflecting characteristics of both market economies and planned economies.
Description : What makes India an underdeveloped economy? A. Low Human Development B. High Poverty level C. Dominant Agriculture sector D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : ‘Mixed economy’ refers to (1) the co-existence of heavy, small scale and cottage industries (2) the promotion of agriculture as well as cottage industries (3) the co-existence of rich as well as poor (4) the co-existence of public as well as private sector
Last Answer : the co-existence of public as well as private sector
Description : Mention any one factor responsible for the growth of service sector in the Indian economy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The development of agriculture and industry lead to the development of services such as transport, trade, storage, etc.
Description : What is the growth in agriculture sector in 2011-12 financial year ?
Last Answer : Growth in agriculture sector 4.62% in 2011-12 financial year.
Last Answer : The contribution of agriculture and forestry sector of Bangladesh in the fiscal year 2015-16 is 1.53 percent.
Last Answer : : The contribution of agriculture and forestry sector to the national production of Bangladesh in the financial year 2015-16 is 169262 crore.
Last Answer : The contribution of agriculture and forestry sector to the gross national product of Bangladesh is 14.33 percent in FY 2014-15.
Last Answer : : The contribution of agriculture and forestry sector of Bangladesh in the financial year 2012-2013 is 13898 crore taka.
Description : Indian agriculture is facing the following major problems. Which is NOT CORRECT? (a) Land degradation (b) Rising population (c) Lack of bullock power (d) Stagnant cultivable area
Last Answer : (c) Lack of bullock power
Description : ______ Is the apex body in India for research and education pertaining to Agriculture? A. Agricultural Support and Services Project B. Indian Council of Agricultural Research C. State Agricultural Universities D. Department of Agricultural Extensions
Last Answer : B. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Description : From where is Indian Journal of Agriculture Sciences published (a) UPCAR (b) ICAR (c) CISR (d) NBRI
Last Answer : (b) ICAR
Description : The adoption of High Yielding Variety Programme in Indian Agriculture started in – a) 1966 b) 1965 c) 1968 d) 1967
Last Answer : a) 1966
Description : Which of the followingis also known as “Package programme” a.Community development programme b.Intensive agriculture development programme c.Lab to land pgmd.National extension service
Last Answer : b.Intensive agriculture development programme
Description : Why is manufacturing sector considered the backbone of economic development of the country ? Explain any 3 reasons -SST 10th
Last Answer : 'Manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of economic development of a country because of the following reasons: a. It reduces the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them ... e. Industry sector contributes 27 % of GDP out of it manufacturing accounts for 17 %.
Description : Why is manufacturing sector considered as the backbone of economic development of the country? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of the economic development of the country because of the following reasons: (i) Manufacturing sector helps in modernising agriculture which ... other countries also brings in foreign exchange which leads to economic development of the country.
Description : Which sector is considered to be the backbone of development ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Manufacturing sector is considered to be the backbone of development.
Description : Why is agriculture called the backbone of India’s economic system? -SST 10th
Last Answer : 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 ... industries with raw materials. It also provides as substantial portion of the country's exports.
Description : The beginning of the 21st century is noted for the growth of __________ (A) tourism in New Zealand. (B) New Zealand’s industries. (C) its agriculture. (D) its independence movement.
Last Answer : (A) tourism in New Zealand.
Description : ‘The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of modem industrial economy.’ Give two reasons to justify the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry because : • It is the industry which lays the foundation of rapid development of other industries such as heavy engineering, defence equipment, automobiles, aeroplanes, etc. • It is also helpful in providing employment.
Description : What was the objective of First Five Year Plan? (a) Industrial development (b) Agriculture development (c) Service sector development (d) Trade & Business development
Last Answer : (b) Agriculture development
Description : Which industrial sector promotes small-scale businesses and Entrepreneurship, and has lower barriers to market entry? A. Service. B. Manufacturing. C. Distribution. D. Agriculture.
Last Answer : A. Service.
Description : Industrial policy of 1948 aimed at ______. A. industrialization B. growth of agriculture. C. development of infrastructure . D. development of service sector.
Last Answer : A. industrialization
Description : 12.“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer. -SST 10th
Last Answer : No, this is not correct. The tertiary sector is playing a significant role in the development of the Indian Economy. In the year 2003, the tertiary sector replaced the primary sector ... the tertiary sector.This sector provides the maximum employment opportunities to the people in the country.
Description : Explain any four points of importance of Secondary sector in the Indian economy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The Secondary sector contributes more than 20% to the GDP of India. (ii) It provides employment to the people. (iii) It provides goods to the people like cloth, sugarcane, iron and steel. (iv) The Secondary sector promotes the development of the Primary and the Tertiary sectors
Description : Describe any four points of importance of primary sector in the Indian economy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Primary sector contributes more than 20% to the GDP of India. (ii) Its employment share is more than 55%. (iii) It is the most labouring sector of Indian economy. (iv) It covers agriculture, dairy, fishing, forestry which all contribute to the Indian economy.
Description : what is the significance of secondary sector in Indian economy how does it help in the economic developments of the country. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 'Secondary Sectors importance in Indian economy: (i) The Secondary sector contributes more than 20% to the GDP of India. (ii) It provides employment to the people. (iii) It ... infrastructure has also improved a lot due to industrialization and has contributed to economic development in India.
Description : Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian economy.' -SST 10th
Last Answer : We do not agree with this statement because the tertiary sector has become the most critical sector of our economy concerning both employment and GDP. This sector contributes around 60% off our GDP ... The tertiary sector will further grow because of the rise in income and demands of the people.
Description : What is the significance of secondary sector in Indian economy? -SST 10th
Last Answer : After independence secondary sector or manufacturing sector became the most important in total production and employment. In the past 30 years, service sector has taken a lead in terms of total ... of share in GDP tertiary sector is the leading sector followed by primary and secondary sectors.
Description : What is the importance of the Information Technology sector for the Indian economy ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The importance of IT sector is as follows: (i) It has provided employment to over one million people. (ii) This industry is said to be a major foreign exchange earner. (iii) It has helped in the growth of the service sector. (iv) It provides employment to innumerable men and women.
Last Answer : The significance of secondary sector is that it transforms raw materials into commodities. It is the second largest sector of our country. Role in Economic development: (i) Secondary sector ... in creating self-sufficiency in the country. It produces goods for local and international consumers.
Description : Explain why service sector is gaining more importance in the global economy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Tertiary sector in India has been growing rapidly for a number of reasons: (i) In a developing country, the government has to take the responsibility for the provision of basic services for example ... workers, maid, peons, small shopkeepers, etc., do not find any change in their life.
Description : Which sector of the economy is state owned and its service sector is a public enterprise? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Why is agriculture called the mainstay of Indian economy ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy because about 60% of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. (ii) It provides raw materials to the industries. (iii) India earns ... 29% to the Gross Domestic Product. (v) It provides food to over 1210.2 million population.
Description : What is the importance of agriculture in Indian economy ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : a. India is an agricultural country. b. Nearly two-thirds of its population depends directly on agriculture for its livelihood. c. Agriculture is the mainstay of India's economy. d ... raw materials for industries. f. Agricultural development is therefore, a precondition of our national prosperity.
Description : What is the importance of agriculture on Indian economy ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : a. India is an agricultural country. b. Nearly two-thirds of its population depends directly on agriculture for its livelihood. c. Agriculture is the main stay of India's economy. d. ... significant role in the various kinds of agricultural activities. c. Farmers depend mainly upon monsoon rains.
Description : Why is agriculture called the mainstay of Indian economy? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy because about 67% of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. (ii) It provides raw materials to the industries. (iii) India ... about 29% to the gross domestic product. (v) It provides food to over 1027 million population.
Description : Indian agriculture is typically characterised as - (1) land surplus, labour scarce economy (2) land surplus, labour surplus economy (3) land scarce, labour surplus economy (4) land scarce, labour scarce economy
Last Answer : (3) land scarce, labour surplus economy Explanation: The labor surplus economy model has as its basic premise the inability of unskilled agricultural labor markets to clear in countries with high man/land ... Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are similar to India in being land scarce and labor surplus.
Description : Indian agriculture is typically characterised as (1) land surplus, labour scarce economy (2) land surplus, labour surplus economy (3) land scarce, labour surplus economy (4) land scarce, labour scarce economy
Last Answer : land scarce, labour surplus economy
Description : The contribution of Agricultural sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) in India in the year 2004-05 has been nearly (A) 25 % (B) 45 % (C) 35 % (D) 55 %
Last Answer : (A) 25 %