Chapter 6: Rural Development

Important Questions

1. What do you mean by rural development? Explain its objectives.

2. Explain the key issues in rural development?

3. Discuss the importance of credit in rural development?

4. Define the process of agricultural marketing?

5. Explain the following as a measure to improve agricultural marketing:-

  1. Regulated Market
  2. Cooperative marketing
  3. Minimum support price
  4. Standardization and Grading

Sample Questions

1. Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods?

2. Mention some obstacles that hinder the mechanism of agricultural marketing?

3. Explain diversification of agricultural activity?

4. What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?

5. Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming?