Question 1 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 4 Class 10 Geography - Agriculture - Geography

Why is agriculture called the backbone of the Indian economy? Explain.

Answer:

Points to remember

1. In 2011 ,54.6 percent of the total workforce was engaged in agriculture
2. Provide raw materials to industry
3. The export of agricultural products helps in foreign exchange.
4. Contribute one-third to the GDP
5. Provide food to the increasing population .

Answer to be written in Exam 

Agriculture is considered the backbone of the Indian Economy due to following reasons:

1. As per the census of 2011 around 54.6 percent of the total workforce was engaged in agriculture and allied sector activities . It means more than half of the Indian Population is dependent on agriculture for a living.
2. The agricultural industry provides raw materials to manufacturing industries.
3. The export of agricultural products helps the country's ability to earn foreign exchange. 
4. The agricultural sector contributes almost one-third to the GDP .
5. In addition, the agriculture industry provides food for our increasing population .