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Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

Often farmers borrow money from __________.

  1. Moneylenders

  2. Mutual Funds

  3. Corporate houses

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Farmers rely on the informal sources of credit as it is the easiest way to borrow funds, even though the rate of interest is high. So they often borrow money from the moneylenders in the form of loans to purchase the basic things for their farms like pesticides, seeds, cattle, fertilizers, etc.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

People from a coastal village like Pudupet earn their living by _________.

  1. Fishing

  2. Farming

  3. Milk society

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Not very far from Kalpattu is a village of Pudupet. People here earn their living by fishing. Their houses are close to the sea and fishing is the only source of income for them. The catamaran catches the fish and the women sell those fishes in the nearby market.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

The crops can be ruined if the monsoon brings required amount of rain.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

False. 

The crops require adequate amount of water to bear good and more produce. Due to lack of irrigation facilities, the farmers rely on natural source of water (rain). Hence, if monsoon brings good amount of rain, the crops will not be spoiled.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

Nearly two-fifth of all rural families are agricultural labourers in our country.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

In India, nearly two-fifths of all rural families are agricultural labourers. Some of them have small plots while other are landless and works on other's land for the livelihood. They are not being able to earn sufficient money to carry out their families.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

Rural people in different regions of the country grow different crops.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Rural people in the different region of the country grow different crops. These crops are wheat, rice, gram, barley, bajra, maize, millets, oats, sugarcane, etc., produced at the various regions of the country like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Bihar, Rajasthan, etc.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

The non-farm works include blacksmiths, nurses, teachers, washermen, __________.

  1. Weavers

  2. Barbers

  3. Cycle repair mechanics

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Non-farm work is that type of work that does not include farming or agricultural activity. Non-Farm work includes repairs, constructions, mining, household manufacturing, pot and utensils making etc. Non-farm worker includes every person engaged in these activity i.e blacksmiths, nurses, teachers, washerman, barbers, weavers, cycle repair mechanics, labourers, maids, etc.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

The concept of Poverty Line was first given in Indian by _______________.

  1. Dr. Manmohan Singh

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Dr. Amartya Sen

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

One of the earliest estimations of poverty was done by Dadabhai Naoroji in his book, 'Poverty and the Un-British Rule in India'. He formulated a poverty line ranging from Rs 16 to Rs 35 per capita per year, based on 1867-68 prices.

Multiple choice civics rural livelihoods village of katik and kekti tanks and fisheries fishing in coastal regions

How many people in India live in poverty?

  1. 260 million

  2. 200 million

  3. 150 million

  4. 100 million
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Explanation

Estimates of poverty in India vary by source and year, but 260 million is a commonly cited figure in historical economic textbooks for the number of people living below the poverty line. Other options are significantly lower than the standard estimates used in such academic contexts.