People in rural areas are quitting agricultural occupations and engaging in non-agricultural occupations. What are the reasons for the same?
(A) Availability of transport and communications
(B) Families are transitioning from joint to nuclear
(C) The relative economic value of agricultural produce has drastically reduced
(D) Less number of people are available in the villages due to migration
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) and (C) only
(A) Availability of transport and communications – Correct. Improved transport and communication allow rural people to access non-agricultural job opportunities in nearby towns and cities.
(C) The relative economic value of agricultural produce has drastically reduced – Correct. Low returns from agriculture discourage people from continuing in farming, prompting a shift to non-agricultural occupations.
(B) Families are transitioning from joint to nuclear – Incorrect. While this is a social change, it is not a direct reason for shifting from agriculture to other occupations.
(D) Less number of people are available in the villages due to migration – Incorrect. This is an effect of occupational shift, not a cause.