What is the primary source of income in Assam's economy? [#2432]

Agriculture is the dominant sector in Assam's economy, employing a large portion of the workforce and contributing significantly to the state's revenue. The state is particularly famous for its tea production, but also cultivates rice, jute, sugarcane, oilseeds, and various fruits and vegetables. A large percentage of Assam's rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods. While other sectors are growing, agriculture remains the backbone of the state's economy.

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Agriculture is the dominant sector in Assam's economy, employing a large portion of the workforce and contributing significantly to the state's revenue. The state is particularly famous for its tea production, but also cultivates rice, jute, sugarcane, oilseeds, and various fruits and vegetables. A large percentage of Assam's rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods. While other sectors are growing, agriculture remains the backbone of the state's economy.

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1874

Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.

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Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.

Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".

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Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".

Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.

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Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.

The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.

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The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.

1/6 There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

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1/6 There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

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Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.

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Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.

A ploughed field was discovered at the archaeological site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan, India. The field is considered the earliest known ploughed field in the world. This significant find provides concrete evidence of the Harappans' agricultural practices and their reliance on farming for subsistence.

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A ploughed field was discovered at the archaeological site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan, India. The field is considered the earliest known ploughed field in the world. This significant find provides concrete evidence of the Harappans' agricultural practices and their reliance on farming for subsistence.

Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.

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Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.