Development of Rural Areas

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What are the characteristics of rural areas?

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) with regard to the rural areas in India.

1. In India, rural areas are very compactly populated.
2. Historically, rural areas were economically self-sufficient.
3. Rural areas are absolutely necessary for urban areas to function smoothly.
4. In 1971, less than 22% of India’s population resided in villages.

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

A: Village Industries Planning Committee was formed to help in development of industries in rural areas.

B: 1, 06, 000 people got employment under this scheme by 1972.

1. Both A and B are false.
2. A is false but B is true.
3. A is true but B is false.
4. Both A and B are true.

Q. What was the percentage of population residing in villages in 2011?

1. 82.98%
2. 54.21%
3. 68.84%
4. 78.57%

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for the state of Maharashtra with respect to the steps taken for rural development?

1. Maharashtra was awarded by UNESCO for spreading of literacy in 1979.
2. Residential high schools called Vidya Niketan has been started by Government of Maharashtra.
3. Agricultural universities were set up in Maharashtra based on recommendation of the Kothari Commission.
4. By 1971, 1677 small dams were built across the state of Maharashtra.

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Why are rural areas important?

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What are the nature and objectives of rural planning?

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How Is a Rural Area Defined?

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) in context of development of rural areas.

1. Collective Development Schemes are in place to achieve the goal of rural development.
2. Various plans have been implemented to increase irrigation and improve farming technology.
3. Access to good quality education, recreational facilities and libraries is being made easier in rural areas.
4. Land reforms are not needed at the moment for development.

Q. Zilla Parishads were established at the rural level in 1992.

1. True
2. False

Q. What percentage of the Indian population resided in the rural areas in 1961?

1. 14%
2. 76%
3. 82%
4. 20%