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The Non-Cooperation Movement spread to rural areas as peasants, workers and tribals joined it against British exploitation. In Awadh, Baba Ramchandra led peasants; tribals in Andhra protested forest laws and farmers in Punjab fought revenue demands—uniting villages in resistance.

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The decline in per capita water availability affects irrigation and groundwater levels, reducing agricultural productivity. As crops fail and rural income drops, it indirectly harms livelihoods, forcing migration and increasing pressure on urban areas. Correct Option is (c).

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Self-Help Groups consist of 10–20 members, mainly women, who save money and offer small loans. Linked with banks through NABARD programs, SHGs promote financial independence, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and collective decision-making in rural communities effectively.