Question:

Which of the following was a key component of Tagore's rural reconstruction plan?

ACooperative farming

BVocational training

CRural education and healthcare

DAll of the above

Answer:

D. All of the above

Explanation:

  • The primary objective of Tagore was to make that village self-sufficient in the proper sense of the term which would establish itself as a model village.

  • According to him, each and every human being possesses strength, power, courage and capabilities. It is only necessary to revive and reconstruct them.

  • He drew up a complete plan of rural reconstruction and gave it a practical trial initially at Shelaidaha and later at the neighbouring villages of Bolpur.


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