Remunerative Employment for Rural Women
Which of the following is mentioned as a highly remunerative employment option for women in rural areas?
- Steel manufacturing
- Flower harvesting and food processing — Correct Answer
- Mining
- Oil refining
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Flower harvesting, nursery maintenance, hybrid seed production, tissue culture, propagation of fruits and flowers, and food processing are highly remunerative employment options for women in rural areas.
Key Points:
- Horticulture provides diverse employment opportunities for women.
- It has become a means of improving livelihood for unprivileged classes.
- These activities are part of agricultural diversification.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: These are heavy industrial activities, not rural employment options for women.
📚 About this Topic — CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
