INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND HUMANITIES Indian Economic Development Class : 11
Worksheet on Rural Development
Date of issue --------------2017
Economics (030)
Reference: NCERT text book Date of submission ------------------2017
I. Answer in One sentence each a. What does Rural Development mean? b. Define agricultural marketing? c. Name the two aspects of agricultural diversification. d. What are the dynamic sub sectors of agro processing industries? e. State the meaning of operation flood. f. What does golden revolution mean? g. Define sustainable development h. What is meant by organic farming? II. Answer in around 60 words. a. What are the key issues of rural development in India that need fresh initiative? b. Why is agricultural credit necessary? c. List the government measures that are under taken to strengthen rural credit. d. What does Self Help Programme mean? Explain. e. Why is agricultural diversification necessary in India? III. Answer in around 75 words. a. List out the major problems involved in agricultural diversification b. What are the important measures taken by the government to improve agricultural marketing? c. What are the major problems of agricultural marketing in India? d. Give a critical appraisal of rural banking in India. e. Explain the role of IT in the rural development. IV. Answer in around 100 words. a. What are the benefits of organic farming? List out the major difficulties involved in the development of organic farming. b. Explain the importance of the following in the rural development of India:i. Horticulture ii. Fisheries iii. Animal husbandry ********************* ISM/SENIOR SECTION/ECONOMICS/CLASS 11 - 2017-2018
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