Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Rural Development NCERT Solutions | What do you mean by agricultural marketi

Explain the steps taken by the government in developing rural markets.

Distinguish between ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘Golden Revolution’.

Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods?

Discuss the importance of credit in rural development.

Bring out the importance of animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture as a source of diversification.

Explain the role of micro-credit in meeting credit requirements of the poor.

Critically evaluate the role of the rural banking system in the process of rural development in India.

What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?

What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.

Explain the role of non-farm employment in promoting rural diversification.

What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?

What are the two major sources of human capital in a country?

Define a plan?

Who is a worker?

Explain the term ‘infrastructure’.

What is meant by environment?

Why are regional and economic groupings formed?

Why were reforms introduced in India?

Why calorie-based norm is not adequate to identify the poor?

Name some notable economists who estimated India’s per capita income during the colonial period?

What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?

Find the odd man out (i) owner of a saloon (ii) a cobbler (iii) a cashier in Mother Dairy (iv) a tuition master (v) transport operator (vi) construction worker.

How does investment in human capital contribute to growth?

Victor is able to get work only for two hours in a day. Rest of the day, he is looking for work. Is he unemployed? Why? What kind of jobs could persons like Victor be doing?

Those public sector undertakings which are making profits should be privatised. Do you agree with this view? Why?

What similar developmental strategies have India and Pakistan followed for their respective developmental paths?

Describe the path of developmental initiatives taken by Pakistan for its economic development.

Argue in favour of the need for different forms of government intervention in education and health sectors.

What are the indicators of educational achievement in a country?

Define the liberty indicator. Give some examples of liberty indicators.