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Which of the following statements about the Livestock sector in India is/are correct?

  1. Livestock contributed about 25 per cent of gross value added to agriculture

  2. It provides self-employment to a large segment of the population

  3. The rapid growth of the livestock sector can be egalitarian and inclusive


Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Options:
A .  1 and 2 only
B .  2 and 3 only
C .  3 only
D .  1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
Livestock sector employs 8% of the total labour force of India. It includes many small and marginal families, women and landless agricultural workers.
Out of the total agricultural GDP, the livestock sector contributed about 27% during the financial year 2012-13.

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