Q. Which of the following is the main occupation in rural areas?
a). Teaching
b). Agriculture
c). Banking
d). Working in factories
Answer: b). Agriculture
Explanation: The majority of people in rural areas depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Q. Which of these is a non-farm activity in rural areas?
a). Farming
b). Cattle rearing
c). Dairy and shopkeeping
d). Growing crops
Answer: c). Dairy and shopkeeping
Explanation: Activities other than crop production such as dairy, shopkeeping, weaving, and fishing are non-farm activities.
Q. Farmers who own large pieces of land are usually:
a). Rich farmers
b). Landless labourers
c). Sharecroppers
d). Small farmers
Answer: a). Rich farmers
Explanation: Rich farmers own large pieces of land and can afford modern equipment, irrigation, and hired labour.
Q. Farmers who do not own land and work on others’ farms are called:
a). Tenants
b). Landless labourers
c). Rich farmers
d). Shareholders
Answer: b). Landless labourers
Explanation: Landless labourers earn wages by working on other people’s farms since they have no land of their own.
Q. Why do many farmers need to take up non-farm activities?
a). Farming is easy
b). Farming gives profit throughout the year
c). Farming is seasonal and does not provide work all year round
d). Farming is less important
Answer: c). Farming is seasonal and does not provide work all year round
Explanation: Farming depends on seasons, so villagers take up non-farm work during off-seasons.
Q. A fisherman’s livelihood mainly depends on:
a). Factories
b). Forests
c). Water bodies like rivers and seas
d). Farming
Answer: c). Water bodies like rivers and seas
Explanation: Fishermen depend on rivers, lakes, and seas for catching fish to earn their living.
Q. Why do small farmers often need to borrow money?
a). To celebrate festivals
b). To invest in farming needs like seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation
c). To buy jewellery
d). To travel abroad
Answer: b). To invest in farming needs like seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation
Explanation: Small farmers borrow money to buy farming inputs, as they lack savings.
Q. From whom do poor farmers usually borrow money?
a). Banks only
b). Moneylenders, traders, and rich farmers
c). Panchayat
d). Shopkeepers
Answer: b). Moneylenders, traders, and rich farmers
Explanation: Due to lack of access to banks, poor farmers depend on local moneylenders and traders, often at high interest rates.