As per the NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agriculture Household”, consider the following statements:

1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural household among its rural household.
2. Out of the total agricultural household in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs.
3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural household reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households” provides key insights into the condition of agricultural households in India.

Statement 1: This statement is about the percentage share of agricultural households among rural households in Rajasthan. The survey revealed that Rajasthan had the highest percentage (78.4%) of agricultural households among its rural households, while Kerala had the least (27.3%). Statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2: This statement pertains to the proportion of agricultural households belonging to OBCs. The survey indicated that about 45% of the total estimated agricultural households in the country belonged to Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Therefore, the statement claiming a little over 60% is incorrect. Statement 2 is not correct.

Statement 3: This statement refers to the primary income source of agricultural households in Kerala. In Kerala, approximately 61% of agricultural households reported receiving their maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities. Statement 3 is correct.

Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Source: NSSO 70th Round Report ‘Key Indicators of Situation of Agricultural Households in India

Sources:

• [NSSO 70th Round Report](Example link to NSSO report, if available online)