Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Rural Development

Question:

Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R)carefully and choose the correct alternative given below:
Assertion (A) : Diversification includes two aspects - one relates to change in cropping pattern and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities (livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.) and non-agriculture sector. .
Reason (R ):The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood. Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from agriculture sector but also to provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people.

Options:

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) are true and Reason(R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) 

 Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) are true and Reason(R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

 Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R ) is false

 Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R ) is true

Correct Answer:

 Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) are true and Reason(R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Explanation:

Diversification includes two aspects - one relates to change in cropping pattern and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities (livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.) and non-agriculture sector. The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood. Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from agriculture sector but also to provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people. It is just similar to the saying "Never put all your eggs in the same basket".