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The fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood gives rise to ?

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

  1. Substitution

  2. Divercification

  3. Imports

  4. Shutdown of agriculture Markets

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Correct Option: B

Agricultural Prosperity is linked with the standard of living of the people. This statement is __________.

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partially True

  4. Nothing can be said

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Correct Option: A

Crop Failure leads to reduced supply and increased prices of food products, thereby affecting ______________.

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

  1. cost of living

  2. standard of living

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)

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Correct Option: C

There will be a __________ demand for industrial and consumer goods in rural areas, in case of prosperity in agriculture. 

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

  1. low

  2. moderate

  3. high

  4. can't be determined

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Correct Option: C

More people employed in Agriculture leads to _____________.

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

  1. employment opportunity in rural areas

  2. avoidance of Urban Congestion and Urban Pollution

  3. eeduction in Rural Brain Drain

  4. all of the above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the two aspects does diversification into allied productive activities include with respect to rural India? 

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

  1. Methodological shift such as a change in cropping patterns and occupational shift including a change into other activities such as livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.

  2. Occupational shift including a change into other activities such as livestock, poultry, fisheries etc. and Seasonal shift such as changing from Kharif to Rabi seasons.

  3. Methodological shift such as a change in cropping patterns and Seasonal shift such as changing from Kharif to Rabi seasons.

  4. Seasonal shift such as changing from Kharif to Rabi seasons and Spatial shift such as migration from rural to urban areas.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diversification includes two aspects -one relates to change in cropping pattern and the other relates to a shift of the workforce from agriculture to other allied activities (livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.) and non-agriculture sector.

As agriculture is already overcrowded, a major proportion of the increasing labour force needs to find alternate employment opportunities in other non-farm sectors. The non-farm economy has several segments in it providing ample opportunities.

Who is the architect of the project 'Operation Flood' launched in 1970.

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

  1. Tribhuvandas Patel

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Varghese Kurien

  4. All of the Above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Verghese Kurien, the chairman and founder of Amul, was named the chairman of NDDB which launched 'Operation Flood' by the then Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri. 

He gave the professional management skills and necessary thrust to the cooperative and is considered the architect of India's White Revolution (Operation Flood).

Which of the following does not fall under the dynamic sub-sectors to allied productive activities in the agricultural sector?

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

  1. Agro-processing industries

  2. Leather industry

  3. Handloom industry

  4. Tourism Industry

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The dynamic sub-sectors to the agricultural sector include agro-processing industries, food processing industries, leather industry, tourism, etc.

As agriculture is already overcrowded, a major proportion of the increasing labour force needs to find alternate employment opportunities in other non-farm sectors. Non-farm economy has several segments in it - some possess dynamic linkages that permit healthy growth while others are in subsistence, low productivity propositions.

Those sectors which have the potential but seriously lack infrastructure and other support include traditional home-based industries like pottery, crafts, handlooms etc.

Which of the following is one of the reasons why IT can play a critical role in achieving sustainabledevelopment and food security in the thetwenty-first century?

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

  1. IT can help in educating people from rural areas about the risks involved in farm-related occupations.

  2. IT can help in disseminating information regarding prices, weather and soil conditions for

    growing different crops etc.

  3. IT can shift occupations from the farm economy by pushing dependent people to urban areas.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IT has revolutionised many sectors in the Indian economy. There is broad consensus that IT can play a critical role in achieving sustainable development and food security in the twenty-first century. 

Governments can predict areas of food insecurity and vulnerability using appropriate information and software tools so that action can be taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of an emergency.It also has a positive impact on the agriculture sector as it can disseminateinformation regarding emerging technologies and its applications, prices, weather and soil conditions for growing different crops etc. 

Though IT is, by itself, no catalyst for change it can act as a tool for releasing the creative potential and knowledge embedded in the society. It also has the potential of employment generation in rural areas.

Mixed farming refers to ___________.

economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

  1. Changing crops from season to season

  2. Alternate growing of crops

  3. Cultivation with animal husbandry

  4. Growing many crops on the same field

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C is the correct option.

Mixed farming is a type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. The cultivation of crops alongside the rearing of animals for meat or milk defines mixed farming. For example, a mixed farm may grow cereal crops such as wheat or rye and also keep cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry.