Using the following data, analyse the sectoral contribution of India and Pakistan towards Gross Value Added (GVA). Sectoral Share of Employment and GVA (%) in 2018 - 19 Sector | Contribution to GVA - India | Contribution to GVA - China | Contribution to GVA - Pakistan | Distribution of Workforce - India | Distribution of Workforce - China | Distribution of Workforce - Pakistan Agriculture | 16 | 7 | 24 | 43 | 26 | 41 Industry | 30 | 41 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 24 Services | 54 | 52 | 57 | 32 | 46 | 35 Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100

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Analysis of sectoral contribution of India and Pakistan:

Data from 2018-19:

India:
- Agriculture: ~16-18% of GVA
- Industry: ~25-27% of GVA
- Services: ~55-57% of GVA

Pakistan:
- Agriculture: ~22-24% of GVA
- Industry: ~19-21% of GVA
- Services: ~55-57% of GVA

Analysis:
1. India has higher industrial share
2. Pakistan has higher agricultural share
3. Both have similar services share
4. India more diversified economy
5. Pakistan more agriculture-dependent