UPSC Economics People as Resource Question Bank Structure of Economy and Human Resources in India

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          In India, rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes. Which of the following reasons account for this?
    (1) A large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific-agriculture.
    (2) Prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products.
    (3) Investment in agriculture has been lower when compared to investment in industry:

    A) 1, 2 and 3     

    B)        1 and 2

    C) 1 and 3            

    D)        2 and 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In India a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific-agriculture, prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products and Investment in agriculture has been lower when compared to investment in industry. All these reasons are responsible for lower rural income.


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