Question : What was a major concern highlighted in Firminger's Fifth Report regarding the rural economy?
Option 1: Over-reliance on a single crop
Option 2: Lack of access to credit
Option 3: Inefficiency of traditional farming methods
Option 4: Exploitation by moneylenders
Correct Answer: Exploitation by moneylenders
Solution : A major concern highlighted in Firminger's Fifth Report regarding the rural economy was the exploitation by moneylenders, which contributed to the indebtedness and vulnerability of rural farmers.
Question : What aspect of rural society was highlighted in Firminger's Fifth Report?
Option 1: Educational systems
Option 2: Health care facilities
Option 3: Agricultural conditions and policies
Option 4: Religious practices
Question : Francis Buchanan-Hamilton's observations on rural society highlighted the:
Option 1: Impact of British education policies
Option 2: Influence of religious practices on agriculture
Option 3: Adaptation of traditional agricultural methods
Option 4: Effects of trade liberalization on rural economy
Question : What was a key insight from Firminger's Fifth Report regarding rural society?
Option 1: The efficiency of the caste system
Option 2: The impact of British policies on agriculture
Option 3: The role of women in rural economy
Option 4: The prevalence of social inequality
Question : The Farmers' Movement in India has been particularly active in which of the following agricultural practices?
Option 1: Organic farming
Option 2: Cash crop cultivation
Option 3: Cooperative farming
Option 4: Contract farming
Question : The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) aims to:
Option 1: Provide financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance
Option 2: Enhance irrigation efficiency and water use in agriculture
Option 3: Promote organic farming practices in rural areas
Option 4: Improve access to credit for small and marginal farmers
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