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Which feature best describes the occupational structure of India on the eve of independence?
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Which feature best describes the occupational structure of India on the eve of independence?
- A.A majority of the population was engaged in agriculture, with very limited employment in manufacturing and servicesCorrect answer
- B.Most workers were employed in modern industries and organised services
- C.Agriculture had become a minor occupation because of rapid industrialisation
- D.The workforce was evenly distributed among agriculture, manufacturing and services
Solution
India had a heavily agrarian occupational structure at independence. Around 70–75 percent of the workforce depended on agriculture, while industrial and service-sector employment remained limited.
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