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Social Science · 2023 · 2 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q24
How to create more employment in rural areas ? Explain with examples.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) By introducing mega projects new dams are constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many farms.
(ii) By introducing tertiary facilities in an area.
(iii) By identifying and promoting local industries and services.
(iv) In villages near forest areas, we can start honey collection centres where farmers can come and sell wild honey.
(v) By setting up industries that process vegetables and agricultural produce like potato, sweet potato, rice, wheat, tomato, fruits, which can be sold in outside markets.
(vi) By promoting tourism, or regional craft industry, or new services like IT.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science past-paper question from the 2023board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.