Q14. Explain how the agriculture sector plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan.

Ans: Pakistan is basically an agrarian country. Agriculture plays a vital role in the
economy of Pakistan. Importance of agriculture sector in national economy
is evident from the following facts:
. Almost 19 percent of our GDP is generated by agriculture sector.
. We earn major portion of our foreign exchange from agriculture.
. Fifty percent employment of our labour force depends directly or indirectly on
agriculture sector.
. Agriculture feeds 70 percent of our total population directly or indirectly.

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