Question:
What was one of the key intentions behind the objectives of the rural development programme?
ATo enhance governmental control over villages
BTo create a spirit of self-help among villagers
CTo centralize all resources in urban areas
DTo establish competitive markets in the villages
Answer:
B. To create a spirit of self-help among villagers
Explanation:
objectives were intended for: •(a) creating a spirit of self-help, •(b) developing village leadership •(c) organizing village scouts called Brate Balika •(d) establishing training centresfor handicrafts •(e) establishing a demonstration centre at Shantiniketan.