DATE: 22-06-23

ASSIGNMENT NO : 4
SUBJECT: INDIAN ECONOMY
CLASS : XII (2023-24)
TOPIC : RURAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Micro credit programs play a crucial role in the development of rural economy mean because
1. They help in women empowerment
2. They increase the reach of the formal credit system.
3. Credit is made available at a concessional rate of interest.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2.
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Both 1 and 3

2. Which of the following is true as regards to the increasing role of information technology?
1. I T plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development
2. I T plays a crucial role in achieving food security
3.I T has potential of employment generation in rural areas
4. I T has not entered into the knowledge economy.
A. One and two
B. Three and four
C. One Two and three
D. 123 and 4.

3. Identify which of the following is not a step taken by the government to improve rural
marketing
A. Maintenance of buffer stocks
B. Regulation of markets to create transparent marketing conditions
C. Promotion of cooperative marketing
D. Promoting trade by big rural merchants

4. In order to reduce overdependence on the agriculture sector it is necessary to opt for

diversification. With reference to the given statement diversification includes
1. Change in cropping pattern
2. Shift of workforce from agriculture to allied activities
3. Shift to work force from agriculture to non agriculture sector
A. 1 and 2.
B. 1,2 and 3.
C. 1 and 3
D. Only 3

5. Identify the incorrect statement from the following

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 A. Diversification in agriculture sector provides sustainable livelihood rule population
B. Diversification includes change in cropping pattern, shift of workforce from agriculture
to other allied activities and non agriculture sector
C. Objective of investment in new agricultural avenues increases financial risks for the rural
population
D. Diversification reduces the proportion of unemployed population in the rural areas to
considerable limits

6. Match the terms given in column I with the given related statements in a problem in Column
II

Column I Column II

1. Livestock A. Apex body to coordinate all financial

institutions in rural areas

2. Horticulture B. Increased stability in income

3. NABARD C. India emerged as a world leader in

producing a variety of fruits

4. Operation flood D. Milk production increased by more than

eight times

A. 1c2b3a4d
B. 1a2d3c4b
C. Ib2c3a4d
D. 1a2b3c4d

7. Assertion: The institutional structure of rural banking consists of a set of multi agency
Institutions namely commercial banks, regional rural banks, co operatives and
land development banks.

Reason: Self Help groups have emerged to fill the gap in the formal rural credit system. These
promote thrift in small proportions by a minimum contribution from each member
From this pooled money credit is given to the needy members.

8.Assertion: Diversification in agriculture includes 2 aspects –one relates to change in

cropping pattern to shift from subsistence farming to commercial farming( by
shifting from single Cropping pattern to multiple cropping system) and the other
relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities.

Reason: There is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood . To

overcome poverty and to increase levels of income expansion of work areas or
gainful employment in new areas is also required.

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9. Chemical fertilisers and pesticides enter the Food supply and destroy the natural ecosystem
and have an ill effect on the health of the consumers .Organic farming is the solution to the
pollution. Defend or refute.

10. The period between 2000 -2006 It's also called an effort to haralding a golden revolution
period. Defend or refute .

11. In recent years people have become more aware of the harmful effects of chemical based
fertilisers and pesticides used in traditional farming on their health .As a health aware
citizen what suggestions will you give to improve the farming system in India?

12. The Prime Minister urged to increase the Rural income by increasing non farm activities
Explain how non farm activities can lead to rise in income of people in the rural sector.

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