How do non-farming activities supplement employment opportunities in rural India?

By reducing migration from rural to urban areas

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By reducing migration from urban to rural areas

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By inducing income inequality

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By inducing rural–urban migration

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Solution

The correct option is A By reducing migration from rural to urban areas
Non-farming activities prevent many rural people from migrating to urban areas. They offer more remunerative activities to supplement agricultural income. They also help rural poor cope when farming fails.

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