Generally, with development, the share of agricultural sector ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. decreases.
Generally, with economic development, the share of the agricultural sector in a country's GDP and employment decreases. This happens because as economies grow, industries and services expand faster, offering more jobs and higher productivity than agriculture. People migrate from rural farming to urban industrial and service jobs, leading to a decline in agriculture’s relative contribution. This structural shift is a sign of modernization and development. However, agriculture remains vital for food security and rural livelihoods, especially in developing countries, but its economic share typically diminishes as other sectors grow and diversify the economy.