Consider the following statements 1 The proportion of workers in agricultural sector in India has sh...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. The proportion of workers in agricultural sector in India has shown a decline over the last few decades.

2. The participation rate in secondary and tertiary sector has registered an increase.

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

It is important to note that the proportion of workers in agricultural sector in India has shown a decline over the last few decades (66.85% in 1991 to 58.2% in 2001). Consequently, the participation rate in secondary and tertiary sector has registered an increase. This indicates a shift of dependence of workers from farm-based occupations to nonfarm based ones, indicating.