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Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
Which one of the following best explains why industrial development is considered essential for reducing poverty in India? (A) It modernises agriculture by replacing traditional farming methods with technology. (B) It shifts surplus agricultural labour to employment in secondary and tertiary sectors, raising incomes. (C) It reduces regional disparities by ensuring uniform distribution of industries across all states. (D) It generates foreign exchange solely through the export of raw materials to developed countries.
  1. A It increases agricultural output by expanding farmland.
  2. B It shifts people from dependence on agricultural income to employment in secondary and tertiary sectors.
  3. C It reduces the need for foreign exchange by limiting imports.
  4. D It ensures equal distribution of natural resources across all states.
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 13:34 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Answer: (B)

Industrial development shifts surplus agricultural labour to employment in secondary and tertiary sectors, thereby reducing dependence on farm income and helping eradicate poverty.

Source: Importance of Manufacturing, Chapter 6

Explanation

The passage directly states: "Manufacturing industries reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors" and that "industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty." Option B matches this exactly. Avoid A (it's about farmland, not mentioned), C and D are incorrect as per the text — foreign exchange comes from export of manufactured goods, not by limiting imports or equal resource distribution.

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