Question

Which of the following statements are true?

1. The term rural development connotes overall development of rural areas to improve the quality of life of rural people.
2. The actual concept of rural development is to change the occupation of rural people into non agricultural

• A. ii only
• B. None of these
• C. i only
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i only

•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