1. Rural development primarily aims to:
A. Urbanize rural areas
B. Improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas
C. Increase industrial output
D. Develop metropolitan cities
Answer: B
2. The term ‘agrarian society’ refers to:
A. A society focused on industrial activities
B. A society primarily engaged in agriculture and farming
C. A society with no economic activity
D. A highly urbanized society
Answer: B
3. Which of the following is a key component of rural development?
A. Heavy industrialization
B. Urban migration
C. Infrastructure development
D. Decreasing agricultural activities
Answer: C
4. ‘Social morphology’ is the study of:
A. The physical structure of societies
B. The economic structure of urban areas
C. Genetic modifications in humans
D. Political systems in rural areas
Answer: A
5. Which of the following strategies is often used in rural development?
A. Increasing urban population
B. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices
C. Reducing educational facilities
D. Encouraging deforestation
Answer: B
6. Which organization is primarily involved in rural development at the international level?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Answer: C
7. ‘Land reform’ in rural development refers to:
A. Urban planning
B. Redistribution of agricultural land to improve equity and productivity
C. Building skyscrapers
D. Industrial development
Answer: B
8. Which of the following best describes ‘rural-urban migration’?
A. Movement from urban areas to rural areas
B. Movement from rural areas to urban areas
C. Movement within rural areas
D. International migration
Answer: B
9. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in rural development primarily aim to:
A. Provide large business loans
B. Offer small loans to individuals and small businesses in rural areas
C. Invest in urban real estate
D. Support multinational corporations
Answer: B
10. Which of the following is an indicator of rural development?
A. High urban unemployment
B. Improved rural healthcare facilities
C. Decreased agricultural production
D. Increased migration to cities
Answer: B
11. The concept of ‘community development’ in rural areas focuses on:
A. Building large cities
B. Improving the social and economic conditions of local communities
C. Promoting global trade
D. Reducing rural population
Answer: B
12. Which sector is most associated with rural development?
A. Information technology
B. Agriculture
C. Aerospace
D. Financial services
Answer: B
13. Which of the following is a common challenge in rural development?
A. High population density
B. Lack of basic infrastructure
C. Overcrowded urban areas
D. Excessive industrial pollution
Answer: B
14. ‘Rural sociology’ is the study of:
A. Urban life and culture
B. Rural life, communities, and social structures
C. Industrial organization
D. Economic theories
Answer: B
15. The term ‘agribusiness’ refers to:
A. Small-scale farming
B. The business of agricultural production and distribution
C. Urban development projects
D. Traditional farming methods
Answer: B
