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What are the valid argument(s) in favour of rural development at the time when cities are growing by leaps and bounds?
1. More than two-thirds of India\’s population depends on lease productive agriculture.
2. One-third of rural India still lives in abject poverty.
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Which of the following areas can possibly be covered by Rural development?
1. Development of human resources
2. Land reforms
3. Agricultural development
4. Alleviation of poverty
5. Infrastructural development
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Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The growth rate of agricultural sector decelerated to about 3 per cent per annum during the 1991-2012.
Reason (R): Decline in public investment since 1991 as the major reason for this.
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A term ‘Kudumbashree’ is often seen in context of rural development. Which of the following is correct about ‘Kudumbashree’ ?
Consider the following statements:
1. The NABARD was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system.
2. The Green Revolution brought about major changes tn the credit system as it led to the diversification of the portfolio of rural credit towards production- oriented lending.
The correct statement(s) is/are:
Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A) : Self- Help Groups (SHGs) can be proved instrumental in filling up the gaps that exist in formal rural credit system.
Reason (R) : Self- Help Groups (SHGs) are funded heavily by NABARD and other central rural credit financing agencies.
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Which of the following is correct with reference to \’micro-credit programmes’?
Consider the following statements:
1. Expansion of banking system has had a positive impact upon rural economy and agriculture.
2. Agricultural loan default rates have been one of the highest in the banking sector.
The correct statement(s) is/are:
Which of the following aspect(s) of agricultural marketing has a bearing of Government intervention in India?
1. Regulation of agri markets
2. Development of physical infrastructure
3. Co-operative marketing
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Which of the following is/are limiting factor(s) of co-operative marketing in India?
1. Inadequate coverage of farmer members
2. Lack of appropriate link between marketing and processing cooperatives
3. Inefficient financial management
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Consider the following matches:
Agri Market State
1. Apni Mandi A. Assam
2. Hadaspar Mandi B. Pune
3. Rythu bazars C. Andhra Pradesh
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Diversification of agriculture is expected to increase farmers’ income. Which of the following is/are ‘diversification’ of agriculture?
1. Change in cropping pattern
2. Mixed farming
3. Livestock rearing
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Consider the following statements:
1. Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in the Rabi season.
2. Barley, mustard, sesame and peas are examples of Rabi crops.
The correct statement(s) is/are:
Consider the following statements:
1. India has the largest population of livestock in the world.
2. Milk production in the country has increased by more than eight times between 1951-2014.
The correct statement(s) is/are:
‘Operation Flood\’ is related with:
Consider the following statements with reference to fishery sector of India:
1. Fish production from inland sources contributes about 64 per cent to the total value of fish production.
2. Total fish production accounts for 5 per cent of the total GDP.
The correct statement(s) is/are:
Consider the following statements:
1. Horticulture sector contributes nearly onethird of the value of agricultural output and six per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India.
2. India has emerged as a world leader in producing a variety of fruits like mangoes, bananas, coconuts, cashew nuts, etc.
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Which of the following feature(s) characterise the Indian livestock sector?
1. Large population
2. High productivity
3. Scientific and commercial rearing
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Consider the following statements with reference to role of Information Technology (IT) in rural development:
1. Governments can predict areas of food insecurity and vulnerability using IT tools.
2. It also has potential of employment generation in rural areas.
3. IT can be used to unlock creative potential and knowledge embedded in the rural
society.
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Consider the following statements:
1. Synthetic fertilisers and pesticides are not used in organic farming.
2. Low demand of organic agri-products is one of its limiting factors.
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Which of the following is/are benefit(s) of organic farming?
1. Low input cost
2. Good returns on investment
3. Increased export
4. More labour input
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Consider the following statements:
1. Organic farming requires more labour input than conventional farming.
2. The yield from organic farming is lesser than modern agricultural farming in the initial years.
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Which of the following characterise organic farming in Indian context?
1. High initial productivity
2. Pesticides and harmful chemical free produce
3. Higher export potential
4. Low labour input
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Micro-credit programs are considered a significant policy tool to sustain rural development. What does the Micro Credit programme mean?
It has been found that rural population often desire for long-term loans rather than short-term loans. Which of the following purpose qualifies for long-term loan?
Consider the following statements with reference to Self-Help Groups (SHGs):
1. It is a small and informal association of poor persons.
2. SHGs provide rural credit by mobilizing their own resources.
3. SHGs were introduced in 1972.
4. It helps Improve rural poor access to a formal credit system.
The correct statement(s) is/are: