Q1. What percent of the Indian population was dependent on agriculture for its livelihood at the time of independence? Choose the most appropriate option from below.
A About 85% Correct
B About 75%
C About 65%
D About 60%
Explanation
At the time of independence, India was overwhelmingly agrarian, and roughly 85% of the population depended on agriculture for livelihood. That makes “about 85%” the best fit for the question. The figures of about 75%, 65%, and 60% understate the extent of rural and agricultural dependence in 1947. These lower shares are closer to later stages of structural change, not the immediate post-independence economy. The printed question asks for the most appropriate approximate figure, so the official key is retained.