Question

Rural development primarily refers to which of the following processes?

Options

• Converting agricultural land into commercial real estate

• Maximizing export earnings through rural resource extraction

• Improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas

• Shifting rural populations permanently to urban industrial centers

Answer 1

Rural development is defined as the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas. It is a holistic concept, not limited to any single sector.