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Rural Development Test for Class 12

The document is a test for Class 12 students on rural development, covering various topics such as the Kudumbashree initiative in Kerala, the role of NABARD in rural credit, and the importance of self-help groups. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and case studies related to rural infrastructure and credit access for farmers. The test aims to assess students' understanding of rural development concepts and their implications for economic activities.

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Rural Development Test for Class 12

The document is a test for Class 12 students on rural development, covering various topics such as the Kudumbashree initiative in Kerala, the role of NABARD in rural credit, and the importance of self-help groups. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and case studies related to rural infrastructure and credit access for farmers. The test aims to assess students' understanding of rural development concepts and their implications for economic activities.

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT TEST CLASS-12TH

1. Name the state where Kudumshree was started. (1)


a. Kerala b. Uttar Pradesh c. Assam d. Tamil Nadu
2. Which is the apex institute at national level which provide re-finance facilities to
institutions engaged in providing rural credit (1)
a. NBAARD b. DABARD c. NABADR d. NABARD
3. An academy called _______ for rural prosperity has been established (1)
a. Janta Tata National Virtual Academy [Link] Tatron National Real Academy
b. Jamshedji Tata Net Virtual Academy c. Jamshedji Tata National Virtual Academy
4. Mention any two non-farm activities which should be developed in rural areas. (1)
5. Why is rural development important in India? (1)
6. Why does a farmer need risk management and insurance? (1)
7. What is contribution of marine and inland sources to total fish production? (1)
8. Explain three non-farm areas of employment for rural population. (2)
9. Why is it important to develop proper storage facilities in rural areas? (2)
10. Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods? (3)
11. Explain the importance of self help groups (SHGS) in rural areas. (3)
12. What do you understand by the term ‘distress sale’? (3)
13. Discuss some of the institutional weaknesses in Indian agriculture. (4)

Rahul is a farmer in a small village in Maharashtra. He wants to buy modern farm


equipment to improve his crop yield, but he does not have enough savings. He
approaches a local moneylender who offers him a loan at an extremely high-interest
rate. Later, he learns about Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and takes a loan from a
government bank at a much lower interest rate. Answer the following questions:
a) Why is access to credit important for rural farmers like Rahul? (2 marks)
b) What is the disadvantage of borrowing from local moneylenders? (2 marks)
c) How do government schemes like Kisan Credit Card help farmers? (2marks)
Meera lives in a village where roads are poorly maintained, and there is no reliable
electricity supply. Due to this, she and other women in the village face difficulties in
running their small handicraft business. However, after the implementation of Pradhan
Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and rural electrification projects, they can now
transport goods easily and use modern machines, increasing their income. Answer the
following questions:
a) How does rural infrastructure development impact economic activities? (2 marks)
b) Why is road connectivity important for rural businesses? (2 marks)
c) Name one government scheme that focuses on rural electrification and explain its
benefit. (2 marks)

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