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Chapters
1. |
The Census of India defines rural as any habitation |
A. | where at least 55% of the male working population is engaged in agriculture |
B. | where at least 65% of the male working population is engaged in agriculture |
C. | where at least 75% of the male working population is engaged in agriculture |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. where at least 75% of the male working population is engaged in agriculture |
2. |
The identification of rural areas as defined by the Census is: |
A. | a minimum population of 2,000 |
B. | at least 75 per cent of male working population engaged in agricultural activities |
C. | a population density of over 400 per sq. km. |
D. | where a municipality exists |
Answer» B. at least 75 per cent of male working population engaged in agricultural activities |
3. |
Overall efficiency in rural marketing is required to pass on benefits to: |
A. | retailers |
B. | wholesalers |
C. | consumers |
D. | marketers |
Answer» C. consumers |
4. |
NABARD was set up by an act of Parliament in 1982 |
A. | to facilitate credit for agriculture only |
B. | to promote rural development and infrastructure |
C. | both a&b |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. both a&b |
5. |
Value for money products means: |
A. | low-priced products with low unit packaging |
B. | no-frills functional products at a low cost |
C. | large volume products |
D. | high-priced products |
Answer» B. no-frills functional products at a low cost |
6. |
Rural marketing means: |
A. | Movement of goods from urban to rural |
B. | Movement of goods from rural to urban |
C. | Exchange between rural and urban |
D. | Exchange between rural areas |
Answer» C. Exchange between rural and urban |
7. |
The major factor differentiating the rural and urban markets is: |
A. | Price sensitiveness |
B. | Lifestyle |
C. | Income stream |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above |
8. |
The following service area has great potential in rural markets: |
A. | Agricultural consultancy |
B. | Event managements |
C. | Telecom services |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above |
9. |
The pattern of income stream in rural areas is seasonal unlike the fixed monthly income in the urban areas which creates a difference in: |
A. | educational level |
B. | consumption pattern |
C. | road connectivity |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» B. consumption pattern |
10. |
Rural markets are: |
A. | concentrated |
B. | homogeneous |
C. | scattered |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. scattered |
11. |
Promotion in the rural context has to be: |
A. | recreational |
B. | educational |
C. | endorsed by celebrities |
D. | precise |
Answer» B. educational |
12. |
The unpredictable income makes the rural consumer highly conservative and |
A. | value-conscious |
B. | open-minded |
C. | adaptable |
D. | inexperienced |
Answer» A. value-conscious |
13. |
The products which have attained the maturity stage in urban market are in __________ stage in rural market |
A. | introduction |
B. | growth |
C. | maturity |
D. | decline |
Answer» B. growth |
14. |
Rural market is |
A. | shandies or haats |
B. | weekly markets |
C. | village retail stores |
D. | set of consumers in rural areas |
Answer» D. set of consumers in rural areas |
15. |
Rural is a distinct type of market and |
A. | is similar to the urban markets |
B. | is not just a poor extension of the urban areas |
C. | requires the same marketing strategies as urban markets |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» B. is not just a poor extension of the urban areas |
16. |
The cost and __________ of accessing consumers in a highly widespread rural market are very different from those involved in reaching urban consumers. |
A. | logistics |
B. | understanding |
C. | labour |
D. | acceptability |
Answer» A. logistics |
17. |
For fast moving consumer goods, rural consumption accounts for __________ share than urban. |
A. | smaller |
B. | larger |
C. | same |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» B. larger |
18. |
While the urban economy thrives mainly on secondary and tertiary activities, the rural economy is driven mainly by primary activities, such as: |
A. | manufacturing |
B. | service |
C. | agriculture |
D. | agriculture, fishing and forestry |
Answer» D. agriculture, fishing and forestry |
19. |
The following factors provide opportunities for marketers and favour the growth of rural marketing:
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A. | i |
B. | ii |
C. | iii |
D. | iv |
Answer» D. iv |
20. |
Consider the following statements:
|
A. | i |
B. | ii |
C. | iii |
D. | iv |
Answer» A. i |
21. |
Marketing to urban and rural markets may differ in all of the following ways except which? |
A. | Accessibility |
B. | Content of message |
C. | Media reach and habits |
D. | Price combined with utility |
Answer» D. Price combined with utility |
22. |
Rural consumers may respond better to promotion that is |
A. | Flashy |
B. | Aggressive |
C. | Personal |
D. | Repetitive |
Answer» C. Personal |
23. |
Rural consumers tend to favour no-frills functional products over |
A. | brand loyalty |
B. | small unit packaging |
C. | value for money |
D. | aggressive sales |
Answer» D. aggressive sales |
24. |
Agro-products includes all of the following except |
A. | Milk powder |
B. | Fruits |
C. | Vegetables |
D. | Corn flakes |
Answer» A. Milk powder |
25. |
Educating farmers about the best methods, timings and seasons, technology, tools, prices and best markets for selling their farming products is known as: |
A. | Public relations |
B. | Management consultancy |
C. | Agricultural consultancy |
D. | Operations consultancy |
Answer» C. Agricultural consultancy |
26. |
In line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Government of India aims to provide tap water regularly to every household by: |
A. | 2022 |
B. | 2030 |
C. | 2035 |
D. | 2040 |
Answer» B. 2030 |
27. |
Rural literacy level that was 25% before independence has now improved to: |
A. | 55% |
B. | 60% |
C. | 64% |
D. | 70% |
Answer» C. 64% |
28. |
In many products, rural consumption now accounts for a larger share then urban, especially for: |
A. | Washing soaps |
B. | Washing machines |
C. | Microwave |
D. | Refrigerator |
Answer» A. Washing soaps |
29. |
To increase awareness of products and services among rural consumers, there needs to be an increase in |
A. | rural infrastructure |
B. | penetration of mass media |
C. | agricultural research |
D. | population mobility |
Answer» B. penetration of mass media |
30. |
Mobility of rural population to urban areas, metro cities and foreign countries intensifies incomes and, hence, |
A. | purchasing power of rural people |
B. | education of rural people |
C. | connectivity of rural people |
D. | decision making of rural people |
Answer» A. purchasing power of rural people |
31. |
In India, most of the population resides in |
A. | Cities |
B. | Towns |
C. | Urban areas |
D. | Villages |
Answer» D. Villages |
32. |
______________ developments in agriculture results in overall rural development |
A. | Cultural |
B. | Social |
C. | Technological |
D. | Political |
Answer» C. Technological |
33. |
The unpredictable income makes the rural consumer |
A. | decisive |
B. | highly conservative |
C. | open to change |
D. | impulsive |
Answer» B. highly conservative |
34. |
Which product feature can be used to attract rural consumers? |
A. | functionality |
B. | high-tech |
C. | appearance |
D. | size |
Answer» A. functionality |
35. |
In India, which institution takes care of the agriculture and rural development credit needs? |
A. | IDBI |
B. | NABARD |
C. | RBI |
D. | FCI |
Answer» B. NABARD |
36. |
What is the role Haats in villages? |
A. | Contact point for durable goods only |
B. | A political platform for politicians |
C. | A place for cultural programmes |
D. | An opportunity for buying daily necessities |
Answer» D. An opportunity for buying daily necessities |
37. |
One of the various transformations the rural markets are witnessing in the changingmarketing scenario: |
A. | Rising mass media |
B. | Improved literacy |
C. | Improved marketing efforts |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above |
38. |
The Government of Indiaunder its ambitious project called Digital Village aims to |
A. | enable healthcare service in every village |
B. | provide internet connectivity for mass use |
C. | provide telecommunication services in every village |
D. | provide fertilizers to all farmers |
Answer» B. provide internet connectivity for mass use |
39. |
The pattern of income generation in rural areas based on agriculture is |
A. | seasonal |
B. | reliable |
C. | fixed |
D. | regular |
Answer» A. seasonal |
40. |
One of the 4 As of rural marketing is: |
A. | Accommodate |
B. | Accelerate |
C. | Availability |
D. | Accountability |
Answer» C. Availability |
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