Introduction to Rural Development ELEC 2 Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the main focus of rural development?

Economic efficiency only
Realization of the potential of the human personality
Social state change only
Improving the quality of all human lives and capabilities (correct)

How is 'rural' generally defined?

By population density, often in contrast to 'urban' (correct)
By the distance from the equator
By the level of modern technology available
Based on industrialization level

What is NOT a common factor used to define 'rural'?

Population density
Distance from the equator (correct)
Comparison to urban areas
Industrialization level

Which term is closely associated with the concept of rural development?

Total process (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best describes one aspect of rural development?

Enhancing human capabilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Rural' is defined in contrast to which term?

'Urban' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of 'Rural Development' according to the text?

Empowering people and institutions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic necessities of rural development?

Self-respect, food, shelter, clothing, basic literacy etc. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Agricultural Development' differ from 'Rural Development'?

'Rural Development' includes human beings as production goods, while 'Agricultural Development' focuses on people. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Regional Development' differ from 'Rural Development'?

'Rural Development' includes both urban and rural areas, but 'Regional Development' focuses on area or region development. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which group is mainly targeted for assistance in 'Rural Development'?

Small scale farmers, tenants, and the landless (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of rural development, according to Agarwal, 1989?

Enhancing the economic and social life of rural poor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the condition when basic necessities like food, shelter, and security are absent or critically scarce?

'Absolute underdevelopment' (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Stockridge, 2015 distinguish rural development from 'agricultural development'?

By focusing on state-led interventions (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Atkinson, 2017, what does rural development aim to improve for rural residents?

Quality of life (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Harriss, 1982 view rural development as a process?

A state-led activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key characteristics of rural development as highlighted by Singh, 2009?

Involves individuals, communities, and nations pursuing goals over time (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Sundaram, 2019, what does rural development aim to modernize in traditionally-oriented rural cultures?

Traditional values and practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is needed for a new approach to development according to Singh (2009)?

Recognizing the interlinkages and complementarity between rural and urban subsectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What misconception do some development economists have regarding industrialization and agriculture?

Agriculture can develop alone without industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of those who believe in 'agricultural fundamentalism' during the initial stages of development?

Agriculture alone can promote development when per capita incomes are low (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some argue that non-agricultural sector development is essential for agriculture's advancement?

To provide new inputs and services to the agricultural sector (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the mention of 'the non-agricultural sector' imply in the context of the text?

It signifies sectors other than agriculture that support agriculture's growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why was there a misconception about industrialization as the sole path to modernize agriculture?

Due to lack of understanding of agriculture's interlinkages with other sectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for the improvement of the quality of life of rural people, according to the text?

Economic growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence or denial of self-respect indicate?

Lack of development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of freedom is NOT mentioned in the text as a component of freedom?

Academic freedom (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is development described in the text?

A multidimensional process (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of rural development, what does a 'change' signify?

'Change' can be used as an instrument to promote rural development (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is stress placed on rural development, as mentioned in the text?

Rural areas face constraints like inadequate infrastructure, technological advancements, and basic needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one is NOT presented as a dilemma in development?

'Labour vs. Capital' (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Urbanization' is often considered as an index of development by which group?

'Western countries' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Indigence, ignorance, and illiteracy' are challenges faced by which population, as mentioned in the text?

'Rural population' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Freedom from social servitude' includes freedom from which elements, as per the text?

'Social norms' (A) Signup and view all the answers