Question

Choose the correct answers to be filled in given blanks 1 and 2 with respect to rural employment generation programmes initiated by the Government of India.

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• A. Both the statements are true.
• B. Both the statements are false.
• C. Both the statements are false.
• D. Statement 2 is true and Statement 1 is false

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both the statements are true.

The government started this programme to create self-employment opportunities in rural and urban areas.
It was implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
This programme provides financial assistance in the form of bank loans to set up small industries.

For Visually Challenged Candidates:
Answer: Option (B)

Explanation:
(a) People who have an income below the poverty line are called ‘poor’.
(b) People who have an income above the poverty line are called ‘non-poor’