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

Which among the following is an advantage of decentralization of powers?

  1. Reduces the burden on top executives

  2. Executive Development

  3. Better control and supervision

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

In order to decentralize power and to make the policies available to the people of even remote areas government has introduced a three-tier system of local governing bodies in the rural areas.

The advantages of decentralization of power include:

  • Reduces the burden on top executives
  • Executive Development
  • Better control and supervision.

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

Which among the following is a disadvantage of decentralization of powers?

  1. Uniform policies not followed

  2. Problem of Co-Ordination

  3. Conflict

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

Though decentralisation of powers through local self-governing bodies have been proved to be helpful in many ways it has following disadvantages

  • Uniform policies not followed
  • Problem of Co-Ordination
  • Conflict among different governing bodies and also within 

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

The Community Development Programme was started on ___________.

  1. April 1, 1952

  2. January 26, 1950

  3. August 9, 1948

  4. October 2, 1952
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Community Development Programme was started in India just after independence (1952). It was a multi-project programme, with the aim of an overall development of rural people. This programme consisted of agriculture, animal husbandry, irrigation, cooperation, public health, education, social education, communication, village industries etc.

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

Some private organisations are running e-choupal to help which of the following sections of the society?

  1. Farmers

  2. Small businessmen

  3. Cooperative Credit Societies

  4. School-going children
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

e-Choupal is an initiative by ITC Limited to provide farmers with information, market prices, and better access to agricultural inputs.

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

Bharat Nirman Yojana is associated with the development of which of the following?

  1. Urban infrastructure

  2. Rural infrastructure

  3. Bridges and roads

  4. Information technology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Nirman Yojana is a comprehensive plan focused on improving rural infrastructure, such as irrigation, roads, and housing.

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

Bharat Nirman does not cover which of the following areas?

  1. Rural employment

  2. Rural housing

  3. Rural water supply

  4. Irrigation facilities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Nirman focuses on physical infrastructure like water, roads, housing, and electrification; it does not directly cover rural employment, which is handled by schemes like MGNREGA.

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

Which of the following scheme has not been launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt of India?

  1. National Old Age Pension Scheme

  2. National Maternity Benefit Scheme

  3. National Family Benefit Scheme

  4. Mid-Day Meal Schemex
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (D) is implemented by the Ministry of Education (now Ministry of Education) to improve nutrition and educational outcomes for school children. The other three options (A, B, C) - National Old Age Pension, National Maternity Benefit, and National Family Benefit Schemes - are all social welfare programs under the Ministry of Rural Development.

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

As per the reports in various newspapers/magazines etc, the agricultural productivity in India is low in comparison to other countries. What are the main reasons of the same?
(A) Lack of credit and marketing facilities
(B) Uneconomic holdings
(C) Outdated agricultural techniques.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural productivity in India is hindered by a combination of factors, including limited access to credit, fragmented land holdings, and the use of traditional, less efficient farming techniques.