42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98

Most of the people in India are useless in-

aIndustry
bAgriculture✓ Correct
cMining
dNone of these

Explanation

A distinctive feature of Indian agriculture is that more labour is employed in this sector than required. In fact, hidden unemployment or disguised unemployment is a characteristic feature of the Indian agricultural sector. People remain employed for some time, but for most of the time they become unemployed.

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