How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agri-business centres in rural areas 2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?

By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agri-business centres in rural areas
By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development
By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers

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Explanation

The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) aims to improve the livelihood options of the rural poor in India.

It does not focus on setting up new manufacturing industries or agribusiness centres in rural areas as mentioned in option 1. Instead, the mission focuses on strengthening "self-help groups" (SHGs) and providing skill development to help rural households access financial and other resources.

This is aimed at improving the livelihoods of the rural poor by promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities through access to financial resources, technical knowledge, and market linkages. Option 2 correctly mentions this aspect.

Option 3 mentions the provision of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets, and micro-irrigation equipment, but it is not provided free of cost. The mission promotes their access and availability to the rural poor through credit linkages and financial inclusion.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2 only.

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