Question

24. Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
Sustained uses of land without compatible techo-institutional changes have hindered the pace
of agricultural development, In spite of development of sources of irrigation most of the farmers in
large parts of the country still depend upon monsoon and natural fertility in order to carry on their
agriculture. For a growing population, this poses a serious challenges.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
24.1. The institutional reforms introduced in India were
Green revolution
b. Weather bulletins and agricultural programmes
Establishment of agricultural universities, animal breeding centres and horticulture development
d. Collectivisation, consolidation of land holdings and abolition of Zamindari system.
24.2. Agriculture in India needs some serious technical and institutional reforms because it
Is a very technical economical activity
b. Requires huge amount of money as investment
Provides livelihood for more than 60 per cent of its population
d. Is the only raw material provider to the industries.
24.3. The consolidation of land holdings is necessary because
a. Small land holdings are very costly
b. The right of inheritance has reduced the size of land holdings.
c. The population is growing at a very law pace.
d. Too many people are giving up agriculture
4. The government announces minimum support price of the crops to
a. Help the farmers in times of distress
b. Insure the crops from getting damaged
c. Help the consumers to get cheap food supply
d. Check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen.
C.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

thousand of years2 techno-institunal change3 land reform 4green revolution and