Role of Agriculture in Economic Development
Economics ⇒ Economic Development
Role of Agriculture in Economic Development starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define economic development and explain how agriculture contributes to it.
Describe how agriculture can help in reducing regional disparities in India.
Describe the interdependence between agriculture and industry.
Describe the role of agriculture in providing food security in India.
Discuss the impact of agricultural growth on rural development.
Discuss the role of agriculture in the industrialization process of a developing country like India.
Explain how agricultural surplus can lead to capital formation in an economy.
Explain how agriculture helps in earning foreign exchange for India.
Agriculture provides employment to about what percentage of India's workforce? (1) 10%, (2) 25%, (3) 50%, (4) 60%
Which of the following is a benefit of agricultural mechanization? (1) Increased productivity, (2) Decreased employment, (3) Lower food quality, (4) Higher costs
Which of the following is a cash crop? (1) Wheat, (2) Rice, (3) Cotton, (4) Maize
Which of the following is a major food crop in India? (1) Cotton, (2) Jute, (3) Rice, (4) Rubber
Fill in the blank: The ___________ sector is the largest employer in India.
Fill in the blank: The ___________ sector supplies raw materials to the textile and sugar industries.
Fill in the blank: The Green Revolution mainly benefited the production of ___________ and wheat.
Fill in the blank: The introduction of ___________ seeds was a key feature of the Green Revolution.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Agriculture only provides food and has no other role in economic development.
True or False: Agricultural exports contribute to India's balance of payments.
True or False: Agriculture has no role in the development of transport and communication in rural areas.
True or False: Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for more than half of India's population.
