The bar chart below shows the sector contributions to India’s gross domestic product from 1960 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the contributions of three main fields - agriculture, industry, and services - to India's GDP over a 40-year period from 1960 to 2000.

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, tillage decreased,

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services climbed. Industry shifted slightly over the period. In 1960, agriculture was the biggest sector, contributing 63% of GDP.

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,

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number gradually fell over time. In 1970, it was roughly 54%, and in 1980, it dropped to approximately 46%. By 2000, cultivation became the smallest quarter at only nearly 14%. Industry presented a small increase, growing from 15% to 25% between 1960 and 2000. The movement was slow compared to other sectors. Services expanded dramatically during

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period. It started at about 17% in 1960 and rose steadily. In 1990, it reached close to 45%, and by 2000, it became the largest division at almost 63%. In conclusion, agronomy showed a significant decline,

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admission experienced a sharp growth, and manufacturing remained relatively stable, transforming India's economy from a primary sector-based one to a service-based one