This page provides complete NCERT Class 11 Indian Economic Development Chapter 5 questions, including MCQs, one-word and descriptive questions. All questions are extracted line-by-line from NCERT for full syllabus coverage and exam preparation.
The chapter notes that after the 1991 reforms, the agriculture sector’s growth rate decelerated to about 3% per annum (1991-2012), with volatility in recent years : the GVA growth rate was about 2% in 2023-24. Key issues addressed include rural credit, agricultural marketing, diversification into non-farm activities, and sustainable development through organic farming.
The chapter critically examines the rural credit system : from moneylenders exploiting farmers at independence to the multi-agency system of commercial banks, RRBs, cooperatives, and NABARD (established 1982). Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a micro-credit alternative, with 6 crore women members in 54 lakh SHGs by May 2019. The Jan Dhan Yojana has expanded banking access.
For agricultural marketing, the chapter discusses regulated market yards, e-NAM (launched 2016), cooperatives (Gujarat’s milk cooperatives under Operation Flood), and policy instruments like MSP, buffer stocks, and PDS. Alternate marketing channels like Apni Mandi, Rythu Bazars, and Uzhavar Sandies are highlighted. Diversification into animal husbandry (poultry 61% of livestock), fisheries (75% inland contribution), and horticulture (6% of GDP) is presented as essential for sustainable livelihoods.
Organic farming is promoted as an eco-friendly alternative, though initial yields are lower and shelf life shorter. The chapter concludes that vibrant rural areas require diversification, infrastructure, farmer-friendly policies, and constant dialogue between farmers and the state.
More than what percentage of India’s population depends on agriculture?
What was the growth rate of the agriculture sector during 1991-2012?
In which year was NABARD set up?
By May 2019, how many women in India were members of SHGs?
How many women SHGs existed in India by May 2019?
Under the Jan Dhan Yojana, how much accidental insurance coverage is provided to bank account holders?
What is the overdraft facility amount under Jan Dhan Yojana?
What percentage of farm goods are wasted due to lack of storage even today?
How many rural periodic markets still need to be developed as regulated market places?
Which of the following is an example of an alternate marketing channel mentioned in the chapter?
Rythu Bazars are vegetable and fruit markets in which states?
Uzhavar Sandies are farmers markets in which state?
According to Chart 5.1, which category accounts for the largest share of livestock in India?
In India, fish production from inland sources contributes what percentage to the total value of fish production?
Total fish production accounts for what percentage of India’s GDP?
Which country is the largest producer of mangoes, bananas, coconuts, cashew nuts, and a number of spices?
India is the second largest producer of which agricultural category globally?
What percentage of the workforce in export marketing of fish are women?
In the initial years, organic farming yields compared to modern agricultural farming are
In 2023-24, the GVA growth rate of agriculture and allied sectors was about
Name the apex body set up in 1982 to coordinate rural financing institutions. Page 78
What does SHG stand for? Page 78
What does e-NAM stand for? Page 81
What does MSP stand for? Page 81
What does PDS stand for? Page 81
Name the scheme that encourages adults to open bank accounts. Page 79
What is the new name of MNREGA mentioned in the chapter? Page 79
Name the milk cooperative success story state mentioned in the chapter. Page 84
What is the term for farmers markets in Tamil Nadu? Page 81
Name the five major milk producing states mentioned in the chapter. Page 84
Which scheme was introduced in October 2014 for MPs to adopt villages? Page 86
In which year did the Indian Parliament pass three laws to reform agricultural marketing? Page 82
What happened to those three farm laws later? Page 82
Name the project initiated in the late 1980s in Tamil Nadu to train women in agriculture. Page 83
What is vermicompost? Page 83
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