Question

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the rural economy in Kerala?

• A. High youth employment in agriculture
• B. Lack of agricultural diversity
• C. Outmigration of rural youth
• D. Increased agricultural productivity

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Outmigration of rural youth

A major challenge faced by the rural economy in Kerala is the high rate of outmigration of working-age individuals, which leads to labor shortages in agriculture and traditional industries, increasing dependency on remittances and making the rural economy vulnerable to shifts in global employment trends.