Which of the following statements about agricultural employment in India is correct?

Agriculture employs less than 35% of the population

Most agricultural work is done by machines

Women make up a significant part of agricultural labor

Agricultural jobs have high wages

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C. Women make up a significant part of agricultural labor

Women constitute a significant portion of agricultural labor in India, contributing actively in farming and related activities.

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