Question

Consider the following statements

1. Rural development can be conceptualized as a process, a phenomenon, a strategy and a discipline
2. In the Indian context rural development may be defined as maximizing production in agriculture and allied activities in the rural areas including development of rural industries with emphasis on village and cottage industries

• A. 1 only correct
• B. None of these
• C. 2 only correct
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All are correct

•The term rural development connotes overall development of rural areas to improve the quality of life of rural people.

•It is a comprehensive and multi dimensional concept and encompasses the development of agriculture and allied activities, village and cottage industries, crafts, socio-economic infrastructure, community services and facilities and above all the human resources in rural areas.

• Rural development can be conceptualized as a process, a phenomenon, a strategy and a discipline.