Question

What does diversification primarily mean in the context of rural livelihoods?

Options

• Changing cropping pattern and shifting workforce from agriculture to allied and non-agricultural activities

• Increasing the number of crops grown on the same piece of land

• Reducing the number of crops grown to focus on one cash crop

• Shifting workforce from non-agricultural to agricultural activities

Answer 1

Diversification refers to changing the cropping pattern and shifting the workforce from agriculture to allied and non-agricultural activities. It helps provide sustainable livelihoods and higher incomes by reducing dependence solely on farming.