Statement I: Agriculture in India still accounts for a substantial sha

Statement I: Agriculture in India still accounts for a substantial share in total employment.
Statement II: There has been no decline in volatility of agricultural growth in India.

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2018
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
– Statement I is true: Despite structural shifts in the economy and a declining share in GDP, agriculture remains a significant source of employment in India, supporting a large portion of the workforce, particularly in rural areas.
– Statement II is true: Agricultural growth in India continues to be susceptible to external factors, especially monsoon and climate variations, leading to considerable volatility in output and growth rates from year to year. Despite investments in irrigation and technology, complete stability has not been achieved.
– While both statements present true characteristics of Indian agriculture, the volatility of agricultural growth (Statement II) does not explain why it accounts for a substantial share in total employment (Statement I). The high employment share is due to the large size of the rural population, limited alternative non-farm employment opportunities, and historical dependence on the sector.
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