“RURAL DEVELOPMENT” LESSON-6
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INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CLASS-12
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Q1.Who quoted that “Real progress of India did not simply means the growth & expansion of industrial urban centres but mainly the development of village” ?
A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Amartya Sen
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. MS Swaminathan
Ans. C
Explanation:- Mahatma Gandhi quoted that “Real progress of India did not simply means the growth & expansion of industrial urban centres
but mainly the development of village”. Hence ,C is the correct option.
Q2. What is the share of India’s population on agriculture?
A. One fourth
B. Two third
C. Two fourth
D. One third
Ans: B
Explanation:- Share of India’s population on agriculture is two third.
Hence, B is the correct option.
Q3.After initiation of reforms growth rate of agriculture fell to 3% per
year. What was the main reason for this?
A. Lack of infrastructure
B. Decline in public investment
C. Lack of alternate employment opportunities
D. None
Ans. B
Explanation:- Decline in public investment on agriculture was the main
reason for its fall in growth rate .Hence, B is the correct option.
Q4. Why farmers need rural credit?
A. To purchase seeds, fertilizer, pesticide & insecticide
B. To purchase tractors, tube wells & animals
C. To repay previous loans
D. All of these
Ans. D
Explanation:-Farmers require rural credit to purchase seeds , fertilisers
,pesticides , insecticides, tractors etc.Hence, D is the correct option.
Q5. After – India adopted social banking & multi agency approach to meet the needs of rural credit.
A. 1967
B. 1982
C. 1970
D. 1969
Ans. D
Explanation:- After 1969 India adopted social banking & multi agency
approach to meet the needs of rural credit. Hence, D is the correct
option.
Q6. NABARD was setup in –
A. 1984
B. 1981
C. 1982
D. 1991
Ans. C
Explanation:-NABARD was setup in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate
activities in rural Development and financing system. Hence, C is the correct option.
Q7. Institutional structure of rural banking includes which of the
multiagency institutions?
A. Commercial Banks & Regional Rural Banks
B. Cooperatives
C. Land Development banks
D. All of these
Ans. D
Explanation:-Institutional structure of rural banking includesCommercial Banks, RRBs , Cooperatives & Land development Banks.
Hence , D is the correct option.
Q8. Micro Credit Programmes provisions credit by?
A. Self Help Groups
B. NGO’s
C. Commercial Banks
D. RRB’s
Ans. A
Explanation:- Provision of credit by SHGs is referred to as ‘Micro Credit
Programmes ’. Hence ,A is the correct option.
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Q9. Which programme has been launched in Kerala for poverty reduction by women ?
A. Gareebi Hatao
B. Women Poverty Reduction Programme
C. Pink Sarathi
D. Kudumbashree
Ans. D
Explanation:- Kudumbashree is a women oriented community based
poverty reduction programme implemented in Kerala. Hence, D is the
correct option.
Q10. – have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system.
A. RRBs
B. Commercial Banks
C. SHGs
D. Cooperatives
Ans. C
Explanation:- SHGs have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit
system. Hence , C is the correct option.
Q11. Which of the following is/are the functions of agriculture
marketing?
A. Assembling & Grading
B. Storage & Transportation
C. Packaging & distribution of commodities
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation:- Assembling, Grading , Storage, Transportation , Packaging
& Distribution of commodities are the functions of agriculture
marketing . Hence, D is the correct option.
Q12. Measures to improve agriculture marketing system are:
A. Regulation of markets
B. Provision of physical infrastructural facilities
C. Cooperative Marketing & Policy instruments
D. All of the these
Ans. D
Explanation:- Four measures were initiated to improve agricultural
marketing system which were regulation of markets, provision of
physical infrastructure, cooperative marketing & policy instruments.
Hence, D is the correct option.
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Q13. Which body maintains buffer stock in India
A. Food Safety & Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)
B. Food corporation of India (FCI)
C. Public distribution system (PDS)
D. Reserve bank of India (RBI)
Ans . B
Explanation:-FCI maintains buffer stock in India. Hence, B is the correct
option.
Q14. The examples of alternate marketing channels are:
A. Apni mandi
B. Hadaspar mandi
C. Uzahavar sandies
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation:- Apni mandi (Punjab & Haryana) , Hadaspar madi (Pune),
Uzahavar sandies(farmer markets in Tamil Nadu). Hence, D is the
correct option.
Q15. Diversification includes which of the following aspects?
A. Change in cropping Pattern
B. Shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities & non
agriculture sector
C. A & B both
D. None
Ans. C
Explanation:- Diversification includes two aspects change in cropping
pattern &Shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities &
non agriculture sector. Hence C, is the correct option.
Q16. Which project is initiated in Tamil Nadu to train women in latest
agricultural techniques?
A. Tamil Nadu Women in Agriculture (TANWA)
B. Tamil Nadu Women Training Programme (TNWTP)
C. Kudumbashree
D. Agriculture Training Programme (ATP)
Ans. A
Explanation:- Tamil Nadu Women in Agriculture (TANWA)is a project
initiated in Tamil Nadu to train women in latest agricultural techniques .
Hence, A is the correct option.
Q17. Which animals accounts the largest share in Indian livestock?
A. Sheeps & goats
B. Cattle & Buffaloes
C. Poultry
D. Pigs
Ans. C
Explanation:- Poultry accounts largest share in Indian livestock of 58%.
Hence, C is the correct option.
Q18. With the implementation of Operation Flood milk production in
the country increased by more than – times.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 3
D. 8
Ans. D
Explanation:-With the implementation of Operation Flood milk
production in the country increased by more than 8 times. Hence, D is
the correct option.
Q19. Which state has successful story in the efficient implementation
of milk cooperatives?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Ans. B
Explanation:- Gujarat has successful story in the efficient
implementation of milk cooperatives. Hence , B is the correct option.
Q20. Major fish producing states in India are :
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation:-Gujarat, Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu are major fish
producing states. Hence, D is the correct option.
Q21. – is the largest producer of Mangoes, Bananas , Coconuts &
Cashew
A. China
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. US
Ans. B
Explanation:- India is the largest producer of bananas, mangoes ,
cashew & spices. Hence, B is the correct option.
Q22. India is the – largest producer of fruits & vegetables
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Ans. B
Explanation:- India is the second largest producer of fruits & vegetables
in the world. Hence, B is the correct option.
Q23. Which industry can play a vital role in achieving sustainable
development & food security ?
A. Export & Import industry
B. Iron & steel
C. IT
D. Food industry
Ans. C
Explanation:- IT industry can play a vital role in achieving sustainable
development & food security. Hence, C is the correct option.
Q24. Green status is accorded to sell which type of food?
A. Organic food
B. Veg food
C. Non Veg food
D. Fast food
Ans . A
Explanation:- Green status is accorded to sell organic food . Hence, A is
the correct option.
Q25. Under which scheme MPs need to identify & develop one village
from their constituencies?
A. Gramodaya Yojana
B. Gram Vikas yojana
C. National Mission for Rural Development
D. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
Ans. D
Explanation:- Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana was launched in 2014 under
this scheme MPs need to identify & develop one village from their
constituencies. Hence, D is the correct option.
Q26. Which one is not a source of non-institutional rural credit?
A. Friends
B. Relatives
C. Money Lenders
D. SHGs
Ans. D
Explanation:- Non-institutional sources are those which are not
attached to any formal institution, include friends, money lenders,
landlords & relatives. Hence, D is the correct option.
Q27. Organic Farming is a part of:
A. Economic Development
B. Sustainable Development
C. Green Revolution
D. Social Development
Ans. B
Explanation:-Organic farming is a part of sustainable development.
Hence, B is the correct option.
Q28. Which revolution led to the rapid growth in the production of horticulture
crops like fruits & vegetables also made India a world leader in production of
mangoes, bananas , cashew , coconut & spices?
A. Golden Revolution
B. Green Revolution
C. Grey Revolution
D. Yellow revolution
Ans. A
Explanation:- Golden revolution led to the rapid growth in the production of
horticulture crops like fruits & vegetables also made India a world leader in
production of mangoes, bananas , cashew , coconut & spices. Hence, A is the
correct option.
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