The bar chart compares the contributions of three sectors—Agriculture, Industry and Services—to India's Gross Domestic Product (
GDP
) between 1960 and 2000.
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Overall
, there was a dramatic shift in the structure of the Indian economy over the period. Linking Words
While
the share of Agriculture declined substantially, the Services sector expanded rapidly and became the largest contributor to Linking Words
GDP
by 2000. Use synonyms
In contrast
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Industry
experienced only a modest increase before stabilising.
In 1960, Agriculture dominated the economy, accounting for 62% of Correct article usage
the industry
GDP
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However
, its contribution fell steadily over the following decades, dropping to 50% in 1980 before declining more sharply to just 15% by the end of the period. Linking Words
This
represented the most significant change among the three sectors.
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By comparison
, the Services sector displayed the opposite pattern. Starting at only 17% in 1960, its share rose considerably to 25% in 1980 and Linking Words
then
surged to 62% in 2000, making it the leading sector in the country. Meanwhile, Linking Words
Industry
made a relatively small but consistent contribution to Correct article usage
the industry
GDP
. Its share increased from 15% to 25% between 1960 and 1980 and Use synonyms
subsequently
remained unchanged throughout the final two decades.Linking Words