Question

How can extension workers effectively promote cultural changes in rural India?
(A). Utilizing religious festivals for technology transfer
(B). Introducing new practices during times of calamities
(C). Ignoring existing cultural practices
(D). Considering the preferences and values of the local community

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D).
• D. (B) and (D) only.

Hint:

Cultural change: Use festivals, leverage crises, respect local values; never ignore culture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the core rule: extension must work through, not against, existing culture.
Step 2: Reject (C) immediately since ignoring culture violates this rule.
Step 3: Confirm (A), (B) and (D) each apply the same rule in a different situational context.
Step 4: Hence the answer is (A), (B) and (D) only (Option 1).