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Question 3

As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements:
1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households.
2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs.
3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AOptions

A) 2 and 3 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

BSolution

This question pertains to specific findings from the NSSO 70th Round 'Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households' (2012-13).

Statement 1 is incorrect: According to the NSSO 70th Round data, Rajasthan did not have the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households. States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal typically have higher concentrations of agricultural households. The highest percentage of rural households as agricultural households was observed in states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (undivided AP at the time of survey).

Statement 2 is correct: The survey indeed revealed that a significant proportion, a little over 60 percent, of agricultural households in the country belonged to Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Statement 3 is correct: The survey highlighted a diversification of income sources for agricultural households, particularly in states like Kerala. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported that their maximum income was derived from sources other than agricultural activities, indicating a higher reliance on non-farm income.

CStrategy

Questions based on specific government survey reports like NSSO rounds can be challenging due to the need for precise data recall. When encountering such questions, try to identify extreme statements (e.g., 'highest percentage') which are often incorrect, and focus on general trends or significant findings if precise numbers are hard to remember. It's advisable to be aware of the broad conclusions of important socio-economic surveys.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Indian Economy, specifically focusing on Agriculture, Rural Development, and socio-economic data from government surveys.

EQuestion Analysis

Difficult. It requires very specific recall of statistical data and findings from a particular NSSO report, which is hard to retain.