Which of the following statements about the Livestock sector in India is/are correct? 1. Livestock contributed about 25 per cent of gross value added in agriculture. 2. It provides self-employment to a large segment of the population 3. The rapid growth of the livestock sector can be egalitarian inclusive Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements about the Livestock sector in India is/are correct? 1. Livestock contributed about 25 per cent of gross value added in agriculture. 2. It provides self-employment to a large segment of the population 3. The rapid growth of the livestock sector can be egalitarian inclusive Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is option 4, i.e 1, 2 and 3.

The livestock sector in India

  • Livestock sector includes animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries sector. 
  • In India, it provides self-employment to a large segment of the population. Hence option 1 is correct.
  • About 8.8% of the population is into the livestock sector in India because India has vast livestock resources.
  • It contributed about 4% of GDP and about 25% of gross value added in agriculture. Hence option 2 is correct.
  • India is the World’s highest livestock owner.
  • The rapid growth of the livestock sector can be egalitarian and inclusive. Hence option 3 is correct.

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