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Multiple choice 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

Sustained supply of fodder for the livestock population of India has recently emerged as major challenge for the agriculture sector. Select the correct one/ones related to the issue using the code given below:
1. Accelerated Fodder Development Programme is being run under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
2. With 20 per cent of the livestock population of the world only 4 per cent of total cropping area is under fodder cultivation in India.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The programme envisages accelerating production of fodder through promotion of integrated technologies and processes for enhancing the availability of fodder throughout the year-a multi-pronged strategy to achieve the stated objectives. 

The livestock sector in India contributes to nearly 32 per cent of total agricultural output. India, with 2.3 per cent share of global geographical area, supports nearly 20 per cent of the livestock population of the world and therefore requires a steady supply of fodder for supporting the huge livestock population. 
Though only 4 percent of total cropping area in India is under fodder cultivation. It has resulted in a severe deficit of green fodder (36 per cent), dry fodder (40 per cent) and concentrates (57 per cent). The scheme aims at bridging this shortfall in demand for fodder from crop residues and agricultural by-products.

Multiple choice 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

Where was the zamindari system first implemented in India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Bengal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Permanent Settlement, or Zamindari system, was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. It was first implemented in the Bengal Presidency, which included modern-day West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.

Multiple choice 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

From 'begging bowl' to 'bread basket'. The words apply to ______________.

  1. Indian agriculture

  2. New technology in Indian agriculture

  3. The reduction in population to meet food output

  4. Use of wasteland for farming
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase describes the transition of India from a food-importing nation dependent on foreign aid (the 'begging bowl') to a self-sufficient nation capable of feeding its population (the 'bread basket') due to the Green Revolution.

Multiple choice 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

Which of the following was a reason for high yield of cash crops in some parts of the country during the British rule?

  1. Better irrigation facilities

  2. Commercialization of agriculture

  3. Right use of fertilizers

  4. Educated farmers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The British encouraged the commercialization of agriculture to supply raw materials for their industries in Britain. This shift forced farmers to grow cash crops like cotton, jute, and indigo instead of food crops.

Multiple choice 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

Which of the following were reasons for dismal agricultural productivity during British rule?

  1. Low levels of technology

  2. Lack of irrigation facilities

  3. Negligible use of fertilizers

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

The agricultural sector during British rule suffered from systemic neglect. Factors such as primitive technology, lack of irrigation, and minimal use of fertilizers all contributed to low productivity.

Multiple choice 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

How can the horticulture industry in India be overhauled to provide supplementary gainful employment to rural people and help them realize higher levels of income?

  1. Investment in infrastructures like cold storage systems.

  2. Developing small-scale processing units.

  3. Create and establish marketing linkages.

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

Horticulture has emerged as a successful sustainable livelihood option and needs to be encouraged significantly. Enhancing its role requires investment in infrastructures like electricity, coldstorage systems, marketing linkages,small-scale processing units and technology improvement and dissemination.

Multiple choice 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

Operation Flood is related to _______.

  1. Flood Control

  2. Milk production

  3. Arrangement of drinking water

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

ANS B - MILK PRODUCTION

This program was started by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) of India in 1970. Operation Flood is the program behind "the white revolution." It created a national milk grid linking producers throughout India with consumers in over 700 towns and cities, reducing seasonal and regional price variations while ensuring that the producer gets a major share of the price consumers pay, by cutting out middlemen

Multiple choice 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

Which of the following was a reason for not produce cash crops during the British rule?

  1. Ultimately benefited Britishers

  2. Ultimately benefited farmers

  3. Ultimately improved India's GDP

  4. Ultimately reduced India's inflation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cash crops were promoted primarily to serve British industrial needs rather than the welfare of Indian farmers. The profits were largely siphoned off, and farmers remained trapped in cycles of debt and poverty.

Multiple choice 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

What was the consequence to farmers of failing to pay rent?

  1. More income generation

  2. Equality of wealth

  3. Misery and Social tension

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the Zamindari system, failure to pay rent often resulted in the eviction of farmers from their land. This created widespread insecurity, misery, and social tension in rural areas.

Multiple choice 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

What was the main reason for the stagnation of Indian agricultural sector during the British Colonial rule?

  1. Various systems of land settlement

  2. Lack of irrigation facilities

  3. Lack of quality fertilizers

  4. Farmers not educated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The various land settlement systems, particularly the Zamindari system, created a class of intermediaries who extracted high rents without investing in land improvement. This lack of investment led to long-term stagnation.