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Q1:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex body to ___________.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 23 May Shift 1 ECO question 1

Q3:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

For which sector's produce, the government declares minimum support price.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 ECO question 3

Q4:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Which of the following combinations are correct about Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) Act?

A. It promises 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to all who volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

B. It promises 200 days of guaranteed wage employment to all who volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

C. The scheme has implemented to generate employment for those who are in need of jobs in rural areas.

D. It was enacted in the year 2005.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 ECO question 4

Q5:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.Apni MandiI.Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
B.Hadaspar MandiII.Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
C.Rythu BazarsIII.Pune.
D.Uzhavar SandiesIV.Tamil Nadu.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 21 May Shift 2 ECO question 5

Q6:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Which of the following is a micro- credit programmes?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 1 ECO question 6

Q7:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Medium

Arrange the following in correct order in respect to their establishment year from oldest to latest.

(A) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).

(B) Indian Parliament passed laws to reform agriculture marketing system.

(C) Social Banking adopted by India.

(D) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 1 ECO question 7

Q8:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Figure out the source of informal rural credit from the following.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 2 ECO question 8

Q9:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development and Sustainable Development- Need of The Hour

On the basis of given passage answer the following questions:

It is clear that until and unless some spectacular changes occur, the rural sector might continue to remain backward. There is a greater need today to make rural areas more vibrant through diversification into dairying, poultry, fisheries, vegetables and fruits, jaggery making and linking up the rural production centers with the urban and foreign (export) markets to realise higher returns on the investments for the products. Moreover, infrastructure elements like credit and marketing, farmer friendly agricultural policies and a constant appraisal and dialogue between farmer's groups and state agricultural departments are essential to realise the full potential of the sector. Today we cannot look at the environment and rural development as two distinct subjects. There is need to invent or procure alternate sets of eco friendly technologies that lead to sustainable development in different circumstances. We need to understand that sustainable development aims at promoting the kind of development that minimises environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. In 2015, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030. Use of Non-conventional Sources of Energy, LPG, Gobar Gas in Rural Areas, CNG in Urban Areas, Solar Power through Photovoltaic Cells, Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Biocomposting etc are strategies of sustainable development. Sustainable development has become a catch phrase today. It is 'indeed' a paradigm shift in development thinking. Though it has been interpreted in a number of ways, adherence to this path ensures lasting development and non-declining welfare for all.

The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood. Identify the incorrect option about the areas of diversification based on the given passage.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 2 ECO question 9

Q10:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Medium

Rural Development and Sustainable Development- Need of The Hour

On the basis of given passage answer the following questions:

It is clear that until and unless some spectacular changes occur, the rural sector might continue to remain backward. There is a greater need today to make rural areas more vibrant through diversification into dairying, poultry, fisheries, vegetables and fruits, jaggery making and linking up the rural production centers with the urban and foreign (export) markets to realise higher returns on the investments for the products. Moreover, infrastructure elements like credit and marketing, farmer friendly agricultural policies and a constant appraisal and dialogue between farmer's groups and state agricultural departments are essential to realise the full potential of the sector. Today we cannot look at the environment and rural development as two distinct subjects. There is need to invent or procure alternate sets of eco friendly technologies that lead to sustainable development in different circumstances. We need to understand that sustainable development aims at promoting the kind of development that minimises environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. In 2015, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030. Use of Non-conventional Sources of Energy, LPG, Gobar Gas in Rural Areas, CNG in Urban Areas, Solar Power through Photovoltaic Cells, Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Biocomposting etc are strategies of sustainable development. Sustainable development has become a catch phrase today. It is 'indeed' a paradigm shift in development thinking. Though it has been interpreted in a number of ways, adherence to this path ensures lasting development and non-declining welfare for all.

Select the correct one from the following about the organic farming.

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Q11:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development and Sustainable Development- Need of The Hour

On the basis of given passage answer the following questions:

It is clear that until and unless some spectacular changes occur, the rural sector might continue to remain backward. There is a greater need today to make rural areas more vibrant through diversification into dairying, poultry, fisheries, vegetables and fruits, jaggery making and linking up the rural production centers with the urban and foreign (export) markets to realise higher returns on the investments for the products. Moreover, infrastructure elements like credit and marketing, farmer friendly agricultural policies and a constant appraisal and dialogue between farmer's groups and state agricultural departments are essential to realise the full potential of the sector. Today we cannot look at the environment and rural development as two distinct subjects. There is need to invent or procure alternate sets of eco friendly technologies that lead to sustainable development in different circumstances. We need to understand that sustainable development aims at promoting the kind of development that minimises environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. In 2015, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030. Use of Non-conventional Sources of Energy, LPG, Gobar Gas in Rural Areas, CNG in Urban Areas, Solar Power through Photovoltaic Cells, Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Biocomposting etc are strategies of sustainable development. Sustainable development has become a catch phrase today. It is 'indeed' a paradigm shift in development thinking. Though it has been interpreted in a number of ways, adherence to this path ensures lasting development and non-declining welfare for all.

Choose the correct statement based on the information given in the passage.

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Q12:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development and Sustainable Development- Need of The Hour

On the basis of given passage answer the following questions:

It is clear that until and unless some spectacular changes occur, the rural sector might continue to remain backward. There is a greater need today to make rural areas more vibrant through diversification into dairying, poultry, fisheries, vegetables and fruits, jaggery making and linking up the rural production centers with the urban and foreign (export) markets to realise higher returns on the investments for the products. Moreover, infrastructure elements like credit and marketing, farmer friendly agricultural policies and a constant appraisal and dialogue between farmer's groups and state agricultural departments are essential to realise the full potential of the sector. Today we cannot look at the environment and rural development as two distinct subjects. There is need to invent or procure alternate sets of eco friendly technologies that lead to sustainable development in different circumstances. We need to understand that sustainable development aims at promoting the kind of development that minimises environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. In 2015, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030. Use of Non-conventional Sources of Energy, LPG, Gobar Gas in Rural Areas, CNG in Urban Areas, Solar Power through Photovoltaic Cells, Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Biocomposting etc are strategies of sustainable development. Sustainable development has become a catch phrase today. It is 'indeed' a paradigm shift in development thinking. Though it has been interpreted in a number of ways, adherence to this path ensures lasting development and non-declining welfare for all.

Select the statement which does not hold true for the measures that were initiated to improve the agricultural marketing aspect.

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Q13:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Medium

Arrange the following in the chronological order:

A. Implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

B. Set up of a Thrift and Credit Society under the programmer 'Kudumbashree' in Kerala

C. Establishment of Food Corporation of India

D. Initiation of Tamil Nadu Women in Agriculture (TANWA) project

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q14:

2026: 13 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Which of the following are the examples of alternative marketing channels through which farmers directly sell their produce to the consumers?

(A) Rythu Bazars.

(B) Uzhavar Mandies.

(C) Apni Mandi.

(D) Hadaspar Mandi.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

The portion of agricultural produce which is sold in the market by the farmers is called?

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Q16:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Medium

Arrange the following in chronological order of their establishment of their establishment (oldest to latest):

(A) MNREGA

(B) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

(C) Right to Education.

(D) NABARD

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q17:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development

Rural development is a comprehensive term. It essentially focuses on action for the development of areas that are lagging behind in the overall development of the village economy. Some of the areas which are challenging and need fresh initiatives for development in rural India include development of human resources, Land reforms and development of the productive resources of each locality; infrastructure development, and special measures for alleviation of poverty . All this means that people engaged in farm and non-farm activities in rural areas have to be provided with various means that help them increase productivity. They also need to be given opportunities to diversify into various non-farm productive activities such as food processing. Growth of the rural economy depends primarily on the infusion of capital, from time to time, to realize higher productivity in the agriculture and non-agricultural sectors. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Recently, Self-Help Groups (henceforth SHGs) have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system because the formal credit delivery mechanism has not only proven inadequate but has also not been fully integrated into the overall rural social and community development. About 10- 15,000 per SHG and another 2.5 lakhs per SHG as a Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) are provided as part of renovating fund to take up self employement for income generation. Such credit provisions are generally referred to as micro-credit programmes.

Which of the following is not a part of rural development?

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Q18:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development

Rural development is a comprehensive term. It essentially focuses on action for the development of areas that are lagging behind in the overall development of the village economy. Some of the areas which are challenging and need fresh initiatives for development in rural India include development of human resources, Land reforms and development of the productive resources of each locality; infrastructure development, and special measures for alleviation of poverty . All this means that people engaged in farm and non-farm activities in rural areas have to be provided with various means that help them increase productivity. They also need to be given opportunities to diversify into various non-farm productive activities such as food processing. Growth of the rural economy depends primarily on the infusion of capital, from time to time, to realize higher productivity in the agriculture and non-agricultural sectors. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Recently, Self-Help Groups (henceforth SHGs) have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system because the formal credit delivery mechanism has not only proven inadequate but has also not been fully integrated into the overall rural social and community development. About 10- 15,000 per SHG and another 2.5 lakhs per SHG as a Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) are provided as part of renovating fund to take up self employement for income generation. Such credit provisions are generally referred to as micro-credit programmes.

What was the basic objective for setting up NABARD?

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Q19:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development

Rural development is a comprehensive term. It essentially focuses on action for the development of areas that are lagging behind in the overall development of the village economy. Some of the areas which are challenging and need fresh initiatives for development in rural India include development of human resources, Land reforms and development of the productive resources of each locality; infrastructure development, and special measures for alleviation of poverty . All this means that people engaged in farm and non-farm activities in rural areas have to be provided with various means that help them increase productivity. They also need to be given opportunities to diversify into various non-farm productive activities such as food processing. Growth of the rural economy depends primarily on the infusion of capital, from time to time, to realize higher productivity in the agriculture and non-agricultural sectors. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Recently, Self-Help Groups (henceforth SHGs) have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system because the formal credit delivery mechanism has not only proven inadequate but has also not been fully integrated into the overall rural social and community development. About 10- 15,000 per SHG and another 2.5 lakhs per SHG as a Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) are provided as part of renovating fund to take up self employement for income generation. Such credit provisions are generally referred to as micro-credit programmes.

The emergence of self-help groups mainly helped to develop:

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Q20:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development

Rural development is a comprehensive term. It essentially focuses on action for the development of areas that are lagging behind in the overall development of the village economy. Some of the areas which are challenging and need fresh initiatives for development in rural India include development of human resources, Land reforms and development of the productive resources of each locality; infrastructure development, and special measures for alleviation of poverty . All this means that people engaged in farm and non-farm activities in rural areas have to be provided with various means that help them increase productivity. They also need to be given opportunities to diversify into various non-farm productive activities such as food processing. Growth of the rural economy depends primarily on the infusion of capital, from time to time, to realize higher productivity in the agriculture and non-agricultural sectors. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Recently, Self-Help Groups (henceforth SHGs) have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system because the formal credit delivery mechanism has not only proven inadequate but has also not been fully integrated into the overall rural social and community development. About 10- 15,000 per SHG and another 2.5 lakhs per SHG as a Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) are provided as part of renovating fund to take up self employement for income generation. Such credit provisions are generally referred to as micro-credit programmes.

According to the passage, what opportunities farmers need to provide for diversification:

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Q21:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Rural Development

Rural development is a comprehensive term. It essentially focuses on action for the development of areas that are lagging behind in the overall development of the village economy. Some of the areas which are challenging and need fresh initiatives for development in rural India include development of human resources, Land reforms and development of the productive resources of each locality; infrastructure development, and special measures for alleviation of poverty . All this means that people engaged in farm and non-farm activities in rural areas have to be provided with various means that help them increase productivity. They also need to be given opportunities to diversify into various non-farm productive activities such as food processing. Growth of the rural economy depends primarily on the infusion of capital, from time to time, to realize higher productivity in the agriculture and non-agricultural sectors. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Recently, Self-Help Groups (henceforth SHGs) have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system because the formal credit delivery mechanism has not only proven inadequate but has also not been fully integrated into the overall rural social and community development. About 10- 15,000 per SHG and another 2.5 lakhs per SHG as a Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) are provided as part of renovating fund to take up self employement for income generation. Such credit provisions are generally referred to as micro-credit programmes.

Which of the following needs fresh initiative for rural development in India?

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Q22:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Easy

Arrange the following steps related to 'Operation Flood' in the right sequence.

A. Milk is processed.

B. Based on the quality, milk is graded.

C. The farmers can pool the milk produced.

D. Milk is marketed to urban centres through cooperatives.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

The minimum assured price offered by the government to the farmers for the purchase of their output is called?

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Q24:

2023: 20 June Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

How can morbidity be prevented?

A. Ensuring safe drinking water

B. Taking good education

C. Healthy and nutrative food

D. By employment generation

E. Sanitation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q25:

2023: 30 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Medium

Match List - I with List - II.

List - IList - II
(A) Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)(I) Encourage saving and lending among members as small loans
(B) Self Help Groups (SHGs)(II) Self employment in urban areas
(C) Work for a minimum of 100 days in a year(III) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna
(D) Transfer of subsidies to account holder directly(IV) MNREGA

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Q26:

2023: 30 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Hard

Arrange the following statements occuring in India in the proper sequence :

(A) Parliament passes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA)

(B) Setting up of NABARD

(C) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) launched

(D) Initiation of Food for Work Programme

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Q27:

2023: 30 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

The National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) was set-up as an apex body to :

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Q28:

2023: 30 May Shift 1

Rural Development

Easy

Which among the following was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system ?

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Q29:

2023: 29 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Medium

Match List I with List II

LIST ILIST II
A.NABARDI.Women-oriented community based poverty reduction program
B.KudumbashreeII.Uses the mixed crop-live stock farming system
C.Animal HusbandaryIII.HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers,
D.Organic farmingIV.Set up in 1982

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Q30:

2023: 29 May Shift 2

Rural Development

Medium

The following is a part of Agriculture marketing system.

A. Minimum Support Price

B. Buffer Stock

C. Micro Credit Programmes

D. Public Distribution System

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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