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Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

The most important component of the rural economy was the _____________.

  1. farmers

  2. artisans

  3. village officers

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Farmers are an important component in the rural economy.

Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Over 70 per cent of rural households depend on agriculture. Agriculture is an important sector of the Indian economy as it contributes about 17% of the total GDP and provides employment to over 60% of the population.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

Due to widespread poverty, the farmers transferred their land to the ___________.

  1. Government

  2. Kings

  3. Temples

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

 Farmers started meeting their requirements by taking loans due to widespread poverty. But due to the inability to repay loans, the moneylenders started confiscating their land. Thus, the agricultural land was transferred to the moneylenders from farmers.

Hence, D is the correct option.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

After Independence, a lot of attention was paid towards __________ to make them strong and developed.

  1. cottage industries

  2. small-scale industries

  3. Both A and B

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

Development of country was must at that time so that's why the cottage industries and the small scale industries were focused.


COTTAGE INDUSTRIES-
An example of the cottage industry is Carpentry, smithy, carpet, weaving, pottery,blanket-making, stone carving, etc. By far the most important cottage industry centres on the production of yarn and textile fabrics—mostly coarse and medium-quality fabrics. Another cottage industry produces cigarettes known as bidis. Carpets, ceramics, and cane furniture also are products of cottage industries.

SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRIES-
Small scale industries (SSI) are those industries in which manufacturing, providing services, productions are done on a small scale or micro scale. For example, these are the ideas of Small scale industries: Napkins, tissues, chocolates, toothpick, water bottles, small toys, papers, pens.
Hence, C is the correct option.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

"TRYSEM" means _________.

  1. Training Rural for Young Entrepreneur for Self-Employment

  2. Training of Young Unemployed for Self-Employment

  3. Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment

  4. Training Women at Home for Self-Employement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

TRYSEM stands for Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment, a government program aimed at providing technical skills to rural youth.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

The government emphasized public participation for the development programmes through ______________.

  1. Self Help Groups

  2. Panchayati Raj institutions

  3. Both A and B

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

Both Self Help Groups and Panchayati Raj institutions are key mechanisms for decentralization and community engagement in Indian development programs. By involving these local bodies, the government ensures that planning and implementation are more inclusive and responsive to local needs.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

The 'Garibi Hatao' slogan was coined by __________.

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Morarji Desai

  3. Mrs. Indira Gandhi

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

The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty) was the theme of the 1971 general election campaign led by Mrs. Indira Gandhi. It became a central rallying cry for her party's platform to address economic inequality.