What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.
Discuss the importance of credit in rural development.
Explain the role of micro-credit in meeting credit requirements of the poor.
Explain the steps taken by the government in developing rural markets.
Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods?
Critically evaluate the role of the rural banking system in the process of rural development in India.
What do you mean by agricultural marketing?
Mention some obstacles that hinder the mechanism of agricultural marketing.
What are the alternative channels available for agricultural marketing? Give some examples.
Explain the term ‘Golden Revolution’.
Explain four measures taken by the government to improve agricultural marketing.
Explain the role of non-farm employment in promoting rural diversification.
Bring out the importance of animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture as a source of diversification.
‘Information technology plays a very significant role in achieving sustainable development and food security’ — comment.
What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?
Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming.
Enlist some problems faced by farmers during the initial years of organic farming.
