12th Class Economics Rural Development Question Bank

done Assertion and Reason MCQs - Rural Development in India Total Questions - 5

• question_answer1)

  Assertion (A) Agricultural diversification implies diversification of crop production and shifting of workforce to other allied activities such as livestock, poultry etc.

  Reason (R) Most of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in Kharif season while during Rabi season it becomes difficult to find gainful employment opportunities due to lack of irrigation facilities.

  A)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  B)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  C)
  Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false done clear
  D)
  Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Assertion (A) Farmers suffer a lot as a result of distress sales because they not only get low prices but are also cheated by the use of false weights and are charged high commissions.

  Reason (R) The extent of distress sale and farm suicide has been completely eliminated from India.

  A)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  B)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  C)
  Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false done clear
  D)
  Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Assertion (A) Credit is one of the major component which contributes in rural development.

  Reason (R) There is a long gap between crop sowing and realisation of income and farmers need money to meet initial investments on seeds, fertilisers, implements etc.

   
  A)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  B)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  C)
  Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false done clear
  D)
  Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Assertion (A) It is important to develop proper storage facilities in rural areas.

  Reason (R) Farmers are forced to sell their crops at very low prices to traders because of the fear of it getting it damaged from fire, rodents or pests due to lack of proper storage.

  A)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  B)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  C)
  Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false done clear
  D)
  Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Assertion (A) Rural development depends on availability of cheap and adequate credit from time-to-time.

  Reason (R) It is necessary for farmers to diversify agricultural production because there is a greater risk in depending exclusively on one crop.

  A)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  B)
  Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) done clear
  C)
  Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false done clear
  D)
  Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true done clear
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