GS3 · Topic
Agri-technology
E-technology in the aid of farmers: precision farming, advisory platforms, drones, soil cards, farm mechanisation.
84 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Agri-technology that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Despite being a major contributor to the Indian economy, the agriculture sector is plagued by several constraints that impede its growth and development. Discuss the role of technology in overcoming these constraints.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Evaluate the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources, and suggest measures to ensure the sustainability and equity of irrigation practices in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the role of nanotechnology on enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
Micro-irrigation has tremendous potential in transforming farming into a profitable and sustainable venture. Discuss the given statement in the context of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Farm policies in the country have inadvertently led to undesirable consequences. Do you agree? Giving emphasis on PM PRANAM, discuss ways to enhance soil health and farm productivity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
In what ways can precision agriculture become a panacea for multipronged challenges plaguing the agriculture sector? Discuss. Also, analyse various impediments in widespread adoption of precision farming in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Digitizing land records will go a long way in ensuring land reforms as well as lessening the burden on the Indian Judiciary. Elaborate. Also, state the measures taken in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Land ReformsInformation Technology and AI
What do you understand from Agristack? To what extent can it become a panacea for the problems plaguing the farm sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the key components of the recently launched Digital Agriculture Mission. How will this mission help in improving farmers' welfare?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
How are agri-tech startups in India helping farmers in enhancing farm productivity and market access?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
How does agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides contribute to environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of agricultural runoff?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
'Water use efficiency is the keystone in the sustainable development of the Indian agriculture sector.' Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Micro-irrigation systems can revolutionize Indian agriculture, but adoption remains limited. In this context, discuss how micro-irrigation can help in sustainable water management. What are the barriers to its widespread adoption? Suggest measures to overcome them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Explain the scientific principles behind cloud seeding. Highlighting its role in alleviating air pollution and global warming, discuss its potential limitations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionAgri-technology
Modern technologies such as blockchain and ChatGPT are powerful tools with immense potential to transform agriculture into a more efficient and sustainable sector. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agri-technologyInformation Technology and AI
In the era of climate change and growing water scarcity, how can micro-irrigation systems contribute to sustainable agricultural practices in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Irrigation and WaterClimate Change
Do you think there is a need for a shift from 'land productivity' to 'irrigation water productivity' in India? Justify your answer. What are the challenges in making this shift? Explain.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
In recent years, Indian agriculture has been witnessing a transformation towards better productivity and improved farmer incomes. What institutional and structural reforms have been undertaken by the Government to make agriculture more rewarding and sustainable?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss several ways in which biotechnology can help in ensuring food security in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
BiotechnologyFood Security and PDS
“The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to achieve ‘more crop per drop’, yet irrigation efficiency in India remains suboptimal.” Critically analyse. What reforms are needed to strengthen its implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Growth of e-commerce has huge potential in revolutionizing the agriculture products supply chains. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
Do you agree that diversification and innovation in agriculture and allied activities are important aspects of achieving the stated target of doubling farmer's income in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsInclusive Growth
Examine how space-based solutions are addressing developmental challenges in rural India. What steps can further enhance their outreach and effectiveness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Space TechnologyAgri-technology
Why is self-sufficiency in pulse production crucial for India? Discuss the policy and technological interventions needed to achieve Aatma Nirbharata in pulses.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Identifying the need for a climate resilient agriculture in India, discuss how it can be achieved.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Give a brief overview of the 'Digital Agriculture Mission'. How can it benefit the agriculture sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
Assess the role of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in expanding irrigation coverage and improving on-farm water use efficiency.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Despite its importance, agricultural marketing faces various institutional and infrastructural related issues in India. Elaborate. Also, enlist the measures that have been taken in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Agricultural MarketingInfrastructure
What is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)? Examine how DPI can accelerate India's development and evaluate the initiatives taken to build a digital stack for the agriculture sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Information Technology and AIAgri-technology
Discuss the significance of soil health in the context of sustainable agricultural practices.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology