It is a plan of action for development of rural areas
These include the areas which are lagging in socio-economic development
What does Rural Develoment include?
AREAS | EXAMPLE |
Development of Human Resources | Literacy, Education, Skill Development, Health |
Land Reforms | Making Cultivator Owner of land, Giving Land to landless labour |
Infrastructure Development | Providing Electricity, Irrigation, Roads, Markets, Transport Facilities |
Poverty Alleviation Measures | Improving Agricultural Production, Providing Alternative Employment Opportunities |
Why is Rural Development important in India?
India is an Agrarian country
2/3rd of Population depends upon agriculture and lives in Rural Areas
Hence, development of India is not possible without development of villages
NCERT Questions
Q1
What do you mean by rural development?
Bring out the key issues in rural development.
View AnswerRural development is a plan of action for development of rural areas
These include the areas which are lagging in socio-economic development
Key issues in rural development
AREAS | EXAMPLE |
Development of Human Resources | Literacy, Education, Skill Development, Health |
Land Reforms | Making Cultivator Owner of land, Giving Land to landless labour |
Infrastructure Development | Providing Electricity, Irrigation, Roads, Markets, Transport Facilities |
Poverty Alleviation Measures | Improving Agricultural Production, Providing Alternative Employment Opportunities |
MCQ Other Books
Q1
In the following questions, select the correct answers:
1 Which of these are the areas of rural development?
A Infrastructure development
B Development of Human resources
C Mid-day meal scheme
D Land reforms
View AnswerC Mid-day meal scheme
Explanation
What does Rural Develoment include?
AREAS | EXAMPLE |
Development of Human Resources | Literacy, Education, Skill Development, Health |
Land Reforms | Making Cultivator Owner of land, Giving Land to landless labour |
Infrastructure Development | Providing Electricity, Irrigation, Roads, Markets, Transport Facilities |
Q2
Farmer is forced to sale his products at low price because of:
A Ignorance about market information
B Financial problems
C Both (A) and (B)
D None of the above
View AnswerC Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
If the farmer does not have complete market information then he may be selling his products at a low price
Also, if he has financial problems then he will have to sell products at low price
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