Rural Development
18 solved questions from Class 12 Economics, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Rural Development' (Class 12 ECONOMICS)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 2 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Rural Development'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 3 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'Rural Development' (Class 12 Economics)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
- 4 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'Rural Development'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
- 5 Why is the study of 'Rural Development' important for students of Class 12? medium MCQ Learning Significance
- 6 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'Rural Development'? medium MCQ Real World Application
- 7 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'Rural Development'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
- 8 Discuss how the establishment of cooperative credit societies has contributed to agricultural productivity in rural India. Illustrate your answer with an example and evaluate both the advantages and limitations. hard 5 marks Cooperative credit societies and productivity
- 9 Which of the following is the primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)? easy MCQ 1 mark Objective of MGNREGA
- 10 If the average monthly per‑capita income in rural India increased from Rs. 1,800 in 2015‑16 to Rs. 2,100 in 2020‑21, and the rural population grew from 900 million to 950 million in the same period, calculate the percentage increase in total rural income over these five years. medium 3 marks Change in total rural income
- 11 The supply of agricultural labour in a village is given by the equation L_s = 0.5W^0.4, where L_s is labour supplied (in thousands) and W is the daily wage rate (in rupees). If the wage rate rises from Rs. 80 to Rs. 100, calculate the price elasticity of supply of agricultural labour over this interval. medium 4 marks Elasticity of labour supply
- 12 Which of the following is the primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)? easy MCQ 2 marks Objective of MGNREGA
- 13 The average per‑capita rural income in 2010‑11 was Rs. 1,600 and increased to Rs. 1,900 in 2015‑16. During this period, the rural population grew from 1.0 billion to 1.05 billion. What is the percentage increase in total rural income between 2010‑11 and 2015‑16? medium 3 marks Change in total rural income
- 14 The supply of agricultural labour in a village is given by L_s = 0.6, W^0.5, where L_s is in thousands and W is the daily wage rate in rupees. If the wage rises from Rs. 80 to Rs. 100, calculate the price elasticity of supply over this interval. hard 5 marks Price elasticity of labour supply
- 15 In a village the supply of agricultural labour is given by L_s = 0.4 W^0.6, where L_s is in thousands of workers and W is the daily wage rate in rupees. If the wage rises from Rs. 90 to Rs. 120, calculate the price elasticity of supply of agricultural labour over this interval using the arc‑elasticity method. hard 3 marks Elasticity of agricultural labour supply
- 16 Which of the following is the main purpose of the Rural Credit Policies of NABARD? easy MCQ 1 mark Purpose of NABARD credit policy
- 17 Evaluate the impact of Self‑Help Groups (SHGs) on rural women’s empowerment. Discuss at least three channels through which SHGs influence empowerment, give an example, and mention any two limitations. hard 5 marks Women empowerment via SHGs
- 18 The average per‑capita rural income in 2012‑13 was Rs. 1,700 and rose to Rs. 2,050 in 2017‑18. During the same period the rural population increased from 950 million to 1.00 billion. Calculate the percentage change in total rural income between the two years. medium 2 marks Growth of total rural income