Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Rural Development

Question:

Why is it essential, for people residing in rural areas, to expand into other sectors apart from agriculture sector?

Options:

Agriculture provides only seasonal employment

In order to realise higher levels of income

To overcome poverty and other tribulations

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in the Kharif season. But during the Rabi season, in areas where there are inadequate irrigation facilities, it becomes difficult to find gainful employment. Therefore expansion into other sectors is essential to provide supplementary gainful employment and in realising higher levels of income for rural people to overcome poverty and other tribulations.