Agricultural Marketing

14 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Agricultural Marketing, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Agricultural Marketing toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q4Explain the factors responsible for inefficiency of agri-produce marketing. How e-commerce helps to reduce inefficiency of agri-produce marketing ? Explain.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2025 Q3Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.10 marks · 150 words
3. 2025 Q4Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2024 Q14Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stock? Discuss.15 marks · 250 words
5. 2023 Q3How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2023 Q13Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.15 marks · 250 words
7. 2022 Q13What are the main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India ?15 marks · 250 words
8. 2020 Q3What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?10 marks · 150 words
9. 2018 Q4Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries?10 marks · 150 words
10. 2018 Q13Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers?15 marks · 250 words
11. 2015 Q3In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture ? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.12.5 marks · 200 words
12. 2015 Q6What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India ? Can e-commerce help in overcoming these bottlenecks ?12.5 marks · 200 words
13. 2014 Q3There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) set up under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inflation in India. Critically examine.12.5 marks · 200 words
14. 2013 Q9(a)Discuss the impact of FDI entry into Multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy.5 marks · 100 words

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