Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Rural Development

Question:

Match the following:

1. Development of human resource A. Transportation facilities
2. Land reforms B. Literacy, health
3. Development of infrastructure C. Employment opportunities
4. Alleviation of poverty D. Abolition of intermediaries
Options:

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A

Correct Answer:

1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

Explanation:
  • Development of human resource can be done by providing them with adequate education, investing in their health etc.
  • Land reforms were necessary for rural development as maximum population is engaged in farming. Land reforms helped in removing intermediaries.
  • Development of infrastructure included proper electricity, irrigation and transportation facilities.
  • One-third of rural India lives in extreme poverty. Thus, adequate employment opportunities is the need of hour to remove people from this trap.