Share of crops declines; livestock and fishing up in agri GVO: NSO

Current Context: According to a report from the National Statistical Organisation (NSO), the share of crops in the gross value of output (GVO) of agriculture and allied activities has decreased by 8 percentage points between 2011-12 and 2022-23.

• During the same period, the portion of livestock, fishing, and aquaculture has seen a substantial increase.
• Here are some key points:
• Crop Sector:
• The share of the crop sector in the GVO has decreased from 62.4% to 54.3%.
• Within the crop sector, the share of cereals has declined from 28.2% to 27.2%, while the share of fruits and vegetables has risen from 24.1% to 28.2%.
• Livestock and Fishing:
• The share of livestock has risen from 25.6% to 30.9%.
• Fishing and aquaculture have increased from 4.2% to 6.9%.
• Forestry and Logging:
• The share of forestry and logging remained unchanged at 7.9% in 2022-23 compared to 7.8% in 2011-12.

Question:

1 According to a report from the National Statistical Organisation (NSO), What was the share of the crop sector in the gross value of output (GVO) of agriculture and allied activities in 2011-12 ?

• A) 62.4%
• B) 54.3%
• C) 28.2%
• D) 24.1%

Answer: A) The share of the crop sector in the GVO has decreased from 62.4% to 54.3%. Within the crop sector, the share of cereals has declined from 28.2% to 27.2%, while the share of fruits and vegetables has risen from 24.1% to 28.2%.