According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India ?
aTo predict variations in monsoon patterns and to manage water resources
bTo make long term investment decisions for economic growth
cTo facilitate wider adaptability of crops
dTo predict drought conditions and to recharge aquifers
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).
The author expects climate effects to vary by place and by crop: some crops may do better, others worse. That uncertainty is what makes research important, so farming can adjust and crops can cope with a wider range of conditions. Monsoon forecasting and refilling groundwater appear in the passage as separate points, not as the reason for research.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Monsoon variation is mentioned as an impact, not as the reason for research.
(b) Long-term investment decisions are tied to water availability, not given as the reason for agricultural research.
(c) Right. Research is needed so that crops can adapt to changed conditions.
(d) Drought and aquifer recharge belong to drought-proofing, a separate point from the case for research.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
