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Question No. 161Interactive Test Mode
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Q161. 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 ?

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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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is correct: As per the NSSO 70th Round survey, Rajasthan had the highest proportion of agricultural households among its rural households (78.4%), followed by Uttar Pradesh (74.8%) and Madhya Pradesh (70.8%).

Statement 2 is incorrect: OBCs accounted for approximately 45% of total agricultural households in India, not over 60%.

Statement 3 is correct: In Kerala, more than 60% of agricultural households earned the major portion of their income from non-agricultural sources such as remittances, trade, and services.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q161)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1 and 3 only

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (C): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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