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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 103 of 200

Q103
Indian EconomyAgriculture & Rural Economy
In which year did the agricultural sector register a negative rate of growth?
  1. a.1990–1991
  2. b.2002–2003
  3. c.2003–2004
  4. d.2004–2005

Answer: (B) 2002–2003

Because of a severe drought, agricultural output fell sharply in 2002–03, giving a negative growth rate (about –7%). Agriculture recovered strongly in 2003–04, and growth was positive though low in 1990–91 and 2004–05.

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