How Information Technology (IT) plays a crucial role in rural development?

1. IT issues weather forecasting, information regarding agricultural inputs and crops treatment
2. IT provides latest information of advance agricultural equipments, technology, education and resources
3. IT has potential of employment generation in rural areas
4. All of the above

Which among the following is/are the key challenge(s) in rural development?

1. Honest implementation of land reforms.
2. Development of productive activities.
3. Improving agricultural marketing.
4. All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of agro-processing industry?

1. Cotton industry.
2. Rubber industry.
3. Sugar industry.
4. All of the above.

NABARD was set up in_______ as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system.

1. 1981
2. 1982
3. 1983
4. 1984

Which of the following is playing a major role in Micro credit needs?

1. Commercial Banks.
2. Regional Rural Banks.
3. Self Help Groups.
4. NABARD.

Which of the following is not a feature of Green Revolution?

1. Use of High Yield Variety Seeds (HYVS).
2. Use of modern technology.
3. Organic farming.
4. Use of pesticide, insecticide and fertilizer.

Livestock sector alone provides alternate livelihood options to over million small and marginal farmers including landless labourers.

1. 50
2. 60
3. 70
4. 80

Rural unemployment is also known as:

1. Disguised unemployment.
2. Frictional unemployment.
3. Voluntary unemployment.
4. Open unemployment.

When was NABARD set up?

1. 1965
2. 1981
3. 1991
4. 1982

More than ________________ of farm produce gets wasted due to lack of storage.

1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 15%
4. 20%