NCERT lists some elements as essential to realise the full potential of the rural sector. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Withdrawal of the government from agricultural markets
To realise the full potential of the rural sector, credit and marketing, farmer-friendly policies and constant dialogue between farmers’ groups and state departments are essential. These need the government to stay active, not withdraw.
Option (1) Infrastructure elements like credit and marketing — True. It is one of the elements named as essential.
Option (2) Farmer-friendly agricultural policies — True. It is one of the elements named as essential.
Option (3) Withdrawal of the government from agricultural markets — False. Government intervention is imminent where private trade handles a large share of farm products.
Option (4) Constant appraisal and dialogue between farmers’ groups and state agricultural departments — True. It is one of the elements named as essential.
NCERT (2026-27): “5.7 Conclusion It is clear that until and unless some spectacular changes occur, the rural sector might continue to remain backward. There is a greater need today to make rural areas more vibrant through diversification into dairying, poultry, fisheries, vegetables and fruits and linking up the rural production centres with the urban and foreign (export) markets to realise higher returns on the investments for the products. Moreover, infrastructure elements like credit and marketing, farmer-friendly agricultural policies and a constant appraisal and dialogue between farmers’ groups and state agricultural departments are essential to realise the full potential of the sector. …” “… The need for government intervention is imminent particularly when a large share of agricultural products, is handled by the private sector. …” |