Question : What role did commercial agriculture play in the economic changes of the 19th-century rural society?
 

Option 1: It reduced the reliance on subsistence farming
 

Option 2: It led to a decrease in agricultural exports
 

Option 3: It increased self-sufficiency in food production

Option 4: It resulted in the diversification of agricultural practices

Question : Why is the study of Harappan archaeological sites important for understanding ancient urbanization?

Option 1: It provides insights into military strategies

Option 2: It reveals patterns of trade and commerce

Option 3: It offers evidence of early city planning and organization

Option 4: It helps in tracing the spread of agricultural practices

Question : What was a significant consequence of the partition for Punjab's agriculture?

Option 1: Improved irrigation systems

Option 2: Introduction of new crops

Option 3: Disruption of agricultural practices

Option 4: Increased agricultural exports

Question : The focus on heavy industries during planned industrialization in India was intended to:  
 

Option 1: Attract foreign investment  
 

Option 2: Promote self-reliance and economic sovereignty  
 

Option 3: Encourage the growth of the service sector  

Option 4: Increase agricultural exports  

Question : What is a major cause of land degradation in agricultural areas?

Option 1: Sustainable farming practices

Option 2: Overgrazing by livestock

Option 3: Afforestation efforts

Option 4: Reduced pesticide use