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How do government interventions under the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)' structurally transform the rural agrarian economy of remote districts in Himachal Pradesh?
A. By connecting isolated agrarian settlements to major markets, lowering transport wastage of perishable cash crops and reducing input costs✓ Correct Answer
B. By replacing all rural roads with underground railway networks
C. By prohibiting vehicular movement in farming zones
D. By isolating mountain villages from external trade permanently
💡 Solution & Explanation
All-weather road connectivity under PMGSY enables farmers to transport perishable horticultural produce like apples and off-season vegetables swiftly to urban markets, minimizing spoilage and securing better prices. Underground railways are unfeasible for rugged village terrains. Better connectivity also improves access to banking, education, and healthcare services.
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