GS PrelimsAgricultureGovernment Policies and Schemes for Agriculture2018
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?
A
2 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. According to the NSSO 70th Round Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households (Report 576, Jan-Dec 2013), Rajasthan did have the highest percentage share of agricultural households (78.4%) among its rural households compared to other major states.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The same survey indicated that OBCs accounted for approximately 45% of the total agricultural households in the country, not a little over 60 percent.
3. Statement 3 is correct. The survey data showed that in Kerala, a significant proportion (61%) of agricultural households reported that they received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities, such as wages/salaries or non-farm business.