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Diversification of agriculture will increase the employment in the rural areas.

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The given statement is true.
About 55% of the total population is engaged in agriculture. But, most of the farmers are producing limited crops and couldn't able to hire more people. Thus, it is necessary to diversify agriculture as it will eventually create more employment opportunities. Such as horticulture, pisciculture, and animal rearing, along with the cultivation of crops. Most farmers depend upon informal sources of credit for their farming. The government must start providing these farmers with cheap and affordable credit facilities. So that the production will increase and more people will be hired. The government should invest in essential facilities such as roads, hospitals, and warehouses.

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