One of the dismal realities agricultural sector in independent India has been that it never experienced a high-growth phase, unlike the non-agricultural economy. The highest decadal growth (compound annual growth rate or CAGR) for agriculture has been just 3.5% in the 1980s. Also, after experiencing a spurt in decadal growth during the 1980s, agricultural growth suffered relative stagnation thereafter. This is in sharp contrast to non-agricultural growth, which consistently increased from the 1980s to 2000s.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the corollary to the above passage?

Correct Answer: The benefit of economic reforms percolates down more slowly to the agriculture sector than in other sectors of the economy.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Analyzing the passage:
The passage emphasizes two main trends:
- The agricultural sector in India never experienced a high-growth phase (peaking at a CAGR of 3.5% in the 1980s) and faced relative stagnation in subsequent decades.
- In sharp contrast, the non-agricultural economy experienced consistent, increasing growth from the 1980s to the 2000s, a period associated with broader economic reforms in India.

2. Understanding a "corollary":
A corollary is a proposition or direct conclusion that naturally follows from a proven premise or statement. Since non-agricultural sectors grew steadily post-1980s (driven by reforms and economic changes) while the agricultural sector remained stagnant, it naturally follows that the benefits of economic growth and reforms reached or impacted the agriculture sector much more slowly than the rest of the economy.

3. Evaluating the options:
- Option 1: "The benefit of economic reforms percolates down more slowly to the agriculture sector than in other sectors of the economy." - This directly captures the logical deduction drawn from comparing the rapid post-1980s non-agricultural growth with agricultural stagnation.
- Option 2: The passage does not mention the Green Revolution, nor does it conclude that it was not useful.
- Option 3: The passage does not provide comparisons with other countries regarding mechanized or modern farming.
- Option 4: The passage does not state or imply that rural-to-urban migration was the cause of agricultural stagnation.

Therefore, the statement that best reflects the corollary to the passage is that the benefits of economic reforms percolate down more slowly to the agriculture sector than to other sectors.