■ A griculture is the mainstay of economies such as Bihar, underpinning their food security, employment, and rural development. About 74% of the workforce in Bihar depend on agricultural and allied activities for their livelihood. Besides generating employment, it also provides raw material to industries, augments food supply and assists in poverty alleviation. • In 2019-20, the overall contribution of the agricultural and allied sectors to state's GDP stood at 18.7% . ■ Land Use Pattern