Unit 3

What are the main objectives of land reforms in India?

• To reduce land inequality and provide security of tenure to farmers.

• To increase land ownership among industrialists

• To eliminate all forms of agriculture in India

• To promote urbanization and reduce rural population

How did the Green Revolution impact agricultural productivity in India?

• The Green Revolution decreased agricultural productivity in India.

• The Green Revolution significantly increased agricultural productivity in India.

• The Green Revolution only benefited urban areas in India.

• The Green Revolution had no effect on agricultural productivity in India.

What role does capital formation play in the agriculture industry?

• Capital formation leads to increased land degradation in agriculture.

• Capital formation is primarily focused on livestock management only.

• Capital formation is crucial for enhancing productivity and efficiency in the agriculture industry.

• Capital formation has no impact on the financial stability of farmers.

What are the key functions of the public sector in Indian agriculture?

• Private sector investment in agriculture

• Urban development and housing projects

• Export promotion and international trade

• Policy formulation, infrastructure development, research and extension services

How has the private sector contributed to agricultural development in India?

• Reduced investment in agricultural technology.

• Limited farmers' access to markets.

• Focused solely on urban development.

• Investing in technology and market access.

What defines small scale industries in the context of Indian agriculture?

• Small scale industries are defined by a workforce of more than 500 employees.

• Small scale industries require a capital investment of over Rs. 50 crore.

• Small scale industries in agriculture are limited to only food processing sectors.

• Small scale industries in Indian agriculture are defined by a capital investment of up to Rs. 10 crore.

The introduction of new agricultural techniques during the Green Revolution resulted in which of the following issues in the long term?

• Improved food security across all regions

• Overuse of groundwater resources and soil degradation

• Decrease in regional agricultural output disparities

• Decline in the cost of agricultural inputs

What trends have been observed in the composition of Indian agriculture?

• Reduction in the use of technology in farming

• Commercialization, diversification and sustainability

• Increased reliance on traditional farming methods

• Complete abandonment of crop diversification

The Zamindari system, prevalent in many parts of India before independence, involved:

• A system where peasants directly pay the government without intermediaries.
• A method of land distribution based on caste and social status.
• A practice of landlords providing free land to peasants for cultivation.
• A land revenue system involving landlords collecting taxes from peasants.

How do small scale industries contribute to the Indian economy?

• Generate employment, promoting entrepreneurship.

• They do not have any impact on regional development.

• Small scale industries primarily focus on large-scale production.

• Small scale industries are only relevant in urban areas.