UPSC Mains · GS III · Topic

Farm Credit and Insurance

3 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Farm Credit and Insurance, 2014 to 2017, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Farm Credit and Insurance toppers answered.

2017 Q15How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers ? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers ?15 marks · 250 words
2016 Q10Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).12.5 marks · 200 words
2014 Q4“In the villages itself no form of credit organization will be suitable except the cooperative society.” —*All India Rural Credit Survey*. Discuss this statement in the background of agricultural finance in India. What constraints and challenges do financial institutions supplying agricultural finance face? How can technology be used to better reach and serve rural clients?12.5 marks · 200 words

Other GS III topics

Agricultural Marketing Agri-technology Animal Rearing and Fisheries Banking and Finance Biodiversity and Conservation Biotechnology Border Management Climate Change Crops and Cropping Patterns Cyber Security Disaster Management Disaster Risk Reduction Emerging Technologies Employment

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