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Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Financial position of the local governments in the State is taken care of by _____________.

  1. Central finance commission

  2. State finance commission

  3. Union Finance Ministry

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The finances required by the local governing bodies for the development of respective areas are provided by state finance commission.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Which of the following schemes was launched to promote exports of agricultural produce and their value added products in India?

  1. Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana

  2. Financial inclusion Scheme

  3. Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

  4. Van Upaj Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY) was introduced to promote the export of agricultural produce and value-added products by providing duty credit scrips.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Who amongst the following gave the concept of PURA (Providing Urban facilities in Rural Areas)?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Manmohan SIngh

  3. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

  4. Sonia Gandhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) was proposed by former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as a strategy for rural development.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

As per the 2011 census (provisional data), about _______ of India's population lives in urban areas.

  1. 31%

  2. 21%

  3. 11%

  4. 41%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • An urban area is also called as a city which has, most of the population with non-agricultural occupations.
  • According to the data provided by the census of 2011, the percentage of Indian population living in urban areas is 31%.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Which of the following is the amendment, related to Nagarpalikas or urban local governments

  1. 73rd

  2. 74th

  3. 42nd

  4. 44th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The amendment, related to Nagarpalikas or urban local governments is 74th amendment. This came into force from 1st June

  1. It has given constitutional status to the municipalities and brought them under the justifiable part of the constitution.
Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

What are the main objectives of financial aid given to the Panchayats?

  1. Drinking water supply, cleaning and maintenance facilities.

  2. Maintenance of public lamp posts, roads, drainage system, cleanliness programmes, primary schools and maintenance of other public assets.

  3. Construction of Gramin Kisan Bazaar and Livestock Markets

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following are the objectives of providing financial aid to the Panchayats:

  • Drinking water supply, cleaning and maintenance facilities.
  • Maintenance of public lamp posts, roads, drainage system, cleanliness programmes, primary schools and maintenance of other public assets.
  • Construction of Gramin Kisan Bazaar and Livestock Markets.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Powers, responsibilities, and authority of Panchayats are detailed in which article of the Indian constitution?

  1. 243G

  2. 43A

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Powers, responsibilities, and authority of panchayats are detailed in the article 243G of Indian constitution.
  • This article endows powers on panchayat raj bodies to prepare and implement the plans for social and economic development.