Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Extension Method) & List-II (Description)
(A). Group Discussion & (I). Face-to-face contact with farmers at home or farm
(B). Method Demonstration & (II). Proving that a new practice is superior to the old
(C). Farm and Home Visit & (III). Planned exchange of ideas among a small group
(D). Result Demonstration & (IV). Showing how to carry out a new practice
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

To distinguish between demonstrations:
- Method Demonstration \(\rightarrow\) Shows how to perform a skill (e.g., how to treat seed). Focuses on learning a physical skill.
- Result Demonstration \(\rightarrow\) Shows what the outcome is (e.g., higher yield). Focuses on proving a practice is superior.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Extension teaching methods are classified as individual, group, or mass methods.
Each method has distinct operational steps and educational objectives.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each extension method with its description:
- (A). Group Discussion: This is a group contact method where a small group of farmers (usually 10 to 30) meets under a leader to exchange ideas, solve common problems, or plan actions, matching (III).
- (B). Method Demonstration: This is a group method where an extension worker shows farmers how to carry out a specific practice step-by-step (e.g., treating seed or operating a sprayer), matching (IV).
- (C). Farm and Home Visit: This is an individual method involving direct face-to-face contact between the extension worker and the farmer at their farm or home to build rapport or solve specific problems, matching (I).
- (D). Result Demonstration: This is a group method conducted by a participating farmer under the guidance of an extension worker.
It compares a new practice directly with the traditional practice on the same farm, proving with physical evidence that the new practice is superior, matching (II).
This gives the matching: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match is Option (D).