Enlist some problems faced by farmers during the initial years of organic farming.
In the initial years, it has been observed that the yields from Organic Farming are lesser than the modern agricultural farming. So, the farmers found it difficult to undertake large scale production. Also, due to the low yield per hectare, this technique was not financially viable for the small and marginal workers. The products obtained from organic farming have shorter life and are quickly- perishable. Moreover, the choice in production during off-season is quite limited in Organic Farming. Despite these shortcomings in the initial years, India has attained comparative advantage in Organic Farming due to labour intensive techniques. Hence, the availability of labour in abundance popularised Organic Farming in India.
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.
Critically evaluate the role of the rural banking system in the process of rural development in India.
Explain the role of micro-credit in meeting credit requirements of the poor.
What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.
What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable 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?
Give two instances of
(a) Overuse of environmental resources
(b) Misuse of environmental resources.
Explain the need and type of land reforms implemented in the agriculture sector.
Discuss the need for promoting women’s education in India.
Indicate the volume and direction of trade at the time of independence.
Education is considered to be an important input for the development of a nation. How?
How are the rates of consumption of energy and economic growth connected?
How is human development a broader term as compared to human capital?
What is a ‘global burden of disease’?
Agriculture sector appears to be adversely affected by the reform process. Why?
Group the following features pertaining to the economies of India, China and Pakistan under three heads
• One-child norm
• Low fertility rate
• High degree of urbanisation
• Mixed economy
• Very high fertility rate
• Large population
• High density of population
• Growth due to manufacturing sector
• Growth due to service sector.