UPSC Prelims 2018·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households. 2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs. 3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A2 and 3 only
  2. B2 only
  3. C1 and 3 onlyCorrect
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

As per the NSSO 70th Round 'Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households' (2012-13): Statement 1 is correct. Rajasthan had the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households, at about 78.4%. Statement 2 is incorrect. While OBCs form a significant share, it was not 60% or more of agricultural households. The exact figures vary but the 60%+ claim is not supported by the survey data. Statement 3 is correct. In Kerala, over 60% of agricultural households reported their maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities, indicating high reliance on non-farm income. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
economy: As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements
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