What is the contribution of agriculture to India's GDP (approx. 2023)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the contribution of agriculture to India's GDP (approx. 2023)?

A. About 10%

B. About 18%

C. About 35%

D. About 25%

Answer: Option B

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Agriculture contributes about 18-20% to India's GDP, but it employs nearly 45-50% of the workforce, indicating its importance in livelihood.

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