Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Rural Development

Question:

Which of the following is true regarding Self Help Groups?

  1. They have failed to fill the gap in the formal credit system.
  2. Self help groups played an important role in women empowerment.
  3. They pooled money with the help of small contributions done by members of the group.
Options:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

2 and 3

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: 2 and 3

 

  • Self Help Groups (SHGs) played an important role in women empowerment: SHGs have been instrumental in empowering women by providing them with a platform to come together, save, and access credit, which helps in improving their economic status and social standing.

  • They pooled money with the help of small contributions done by members of the group: SHGs work on the principle of pooling small contributions from their members to create a common fund. This pooled money is then used to provide loans to members or for other group activities.

  • They did not fail to fill the gap in the formal credit system: On the contrary, SHGs have been successful in addressing gaps left by formal credit systems, especially in reaching underserved populations in rural areas.