What is the basic occupation of 80% of Indians?

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Agriculture is the basic occupation of 80% of Indians.
Primarily, India was an agricultural country where most people farmed for subsistence. They cultivated their own or others' land in exchange for wages. Even in agriculture, 80 per cent are landless, and only 20 per cent are landowners like Ramalingam. Landowners like Ramalingam employ agricultural labourers who are among the 80 per cent of landless villagers. These landless villagers work for landowners and earn their living. Thus, the basic earnings of most Indians depend on agriculture, especially in villages. They either grow for consumption or cultivate for landowners who pay them money in return. The amount to be paid solely by the landowner is usually low.

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