INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

In view of declining rural incomes and stagnation in agriculture, which among the following measures should be taken to ensure sustainable development and upliftment of the people?

1. Improving access to formal credit institutions. 

2. Diversification of Crop and allied activities.

3. Farm loan waivers.

4. Shift towards organic farming.

5. Development of market infrastructure and storage facilities. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of organic farming in India, read the following statements carefully:

1. Substitution of costlier agricultural inputs with local variants.

2. Increase in income through product export.

3. Less labour intensive.

4. Disease free crops.

Which of the aspects mentioned above can be considered as the benefits of organic farming in India?

There are major three-sectors of Indian economy, that is, primary sector, secondary sector and service sector. In this context, Consider the following statements:

1. Service sector is the main source of employment for majority of workers in India.

2. Agriculture is not a major source of employment in urban areas where people are mainly engaged in the service sector. 

3. In the primary sector women workers’ concentration is very high. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?