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India possesses significant wealth in raw materials, yet 75% of its population relies on basic subsistence through primitive agriculture. This highlights the potential for economic growth if these resources are better utilized.

What are the potential benefits of India's wealth in raw materials?

Why does the text suggest that India's population earns only a bare subsistence?

What challenges do the majority of India's population face in agriculture?

How does the text describe the nature of agriculture practiced by the population?

What implications does the text suggest about the economic conditions in India?