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 ?
- (a) 2 and 3 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Why the answer is (c)
• The NSSO 70th Round (2013) surveyed agricultural households across India.
• Statement 1 is correct: Rajasthan had the highest share of agricultural households among rural households (about 78%), followed by Uttar Pradesh.
• Statement 3 is correct: in Kerala about 61% of agricultural households reported their main income from non-agricultural sources.
• Statement 2 is wrong: OBCs made up about 45% of agricultural households, not over 60%.
• Hence 1 and 3 only, option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 2 and 3 only
- Statement 2 is wrong: OBC share was about 45%.
- (b) 2 only
- Statement 2 is wrong; statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
- Statement 2 is wrong.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018, held on 3 June 2018. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.