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.
What is AgriStack? How will it benefit the agricultural sector?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Agri-technologyInformation Technology and AI
"Precision agriculture is an innovative technology to accelerate sustainable agriculture production" Critically examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agri-technologyIrrigation and Water
Discuss the concept of reintroduction of major fauna with special reference to Project Cheetah. Also, evaluate the importance of Precision Agriculture in Indian context and its challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationAgri-technology
Discuss the role of technological innovations in addressing the challenges faced by Indian agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Examine the role of 'Agri-Tech' in the penetration of technology in the agricultural sector. Discuss the challenges and the Government's initiatives in this regard.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
Discuss how the India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA) will help the government in increasing farmers' income and improving efficiency of the agriculture sector as a whole. Also, state the associated concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agri-technologyInclusive Growth
Analyse the potential economic implications of farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers in terms of cost-effectiveness and income enhancement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the multi-dimensional impact of climate change on agriculture. What strategies would you suggest to make agriculture sustainable and climate resilient?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
"The new Drone Rules will help leverage India's strengths in innovation, technology & engineering to make India a drone hub". In this context describe the advantages that India perceives from drone technology.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
There is Dichotomy between food price rise and diminishing returns to farmers due to challenges of agricultural marketing and logistics. Substantiate, along with suggesting measures to correct the observed imbalance.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Agrarian reform is an important tool of socio-economic change in India. In this regard, how could Farmer producers' organizations (FPOs) be a solution to the agrarian distress and help modernize Indian agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
What do you understand by the term 'irrigation scheduling'? Bringing out the advantages provided by it, discuss the difficulties faced in applying it on a farm level.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Despite being major contributor to Indian economy, agri sector is plagued by several constraints, that impede its growth and dev. Discuss role of tech in overcoming these constraints.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What is digital agriculture? How it can contribute towards increasing farmer's income and improving efficiency of the agriculture sector in India. Write down the initiatives taken by the government to promote digital agriculture in India. Why is there a lack of participation of women in the field of science and technology? How can India facilitate increased participation of women in Science Technology Engineering and Medicine (STEM)?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agri-technologyInformation Technology and AI
How can emerging technologies be leveraged to strengthen drought mitigation efforts in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionAgri-technology
Agriculture is both the cause and a casualty of climate change. In what ways climate change affects agriculture? Suggest ways to make agriculture climate resilient.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the significance of technology in the Indian agricultural sector. Also, state the challenges in realising its potential to improve agricultural efficiency and increase the income of the farmers.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Nanotechnology as per Oxford Study, holds key for zero hunger and achieving nutritional target under SDG target of zero hunger
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
Analyse the performance of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme launched to promote farm mechanization in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
How can nanotechnology contribute to agricultural productivity and food security? Discuss the risks associated with its application.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in 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 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyFood Security and PDS
Reiterating the goal of doubling farmers' income by 2022, the Union Budget 2018-19 gave a big thrust to agriculture and the related Agritech sector. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2018-19 to achieve the given objective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Subsidies and MSPFarm Credit and Insurance
How do intellectual property rights affect farmers' access to seeds, innovations, and traditional knowledge? What role does the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act play in balancing farmers' interests with those of seed companies?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Intellectual PropertyCrops and Cropping Patterns
How can 'Carbon farming' help in reducing the carbon concentration and co-benefit farmers and society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change