Band 9: 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 sectors—agriculture, industry, and services—to India’s GDP from 1960 to 2000.

Overall, agriculture’s contribution decreased over time, while the services sector experienced significant growth. The industrial sector also increased, but at a slower rate.

In 1960, agriculture was the largest contributor, comprising around 60% of India’s GDP. However, this percentage steadily declined over the years, falling below 30% by 2000. In contrast, the services sector saw a marked increase; it accounted for about 15% of the GDP in 1960 but had grown to over 60% by 2000, making it the largest sector.

Meanwhile, the industrial sector showed moderate growth. It started at approximately 15% in 1960 and gradually rose to about 25% by 2000. Although this was an improvement, it remained significantly smaller than the services sector by the end of the period.

In summary, India’s economy experienced substantial changes between 1960 and 2000. Agriculture, once the dominant sector, declined in its contribution, while services grew rapidly to become the primary contributor. The industrial sector also increased, but its growth was not as pronounced.