GS3 · Topic
Farm Credit and Insurance
Institutional credit for farming, indebtedness, loan waivers, crop insurance and its uptake.
16 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Farm Credit and Insurance that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
"The sole point of MSP is to protect farmers from sudden price shock". Do you think legalization of MSP can insure farmers from sudden price shocks? What are the other measures which can be taken to make MSP-led procurement effective?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
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
What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies? Can the cooperative push alone help in achieving the twin targets of boosting rural economy and mainstreaming small and marginal farmers?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Farm Credit and InsuranceInclusive Growth
“Women play a crucial role in Indian agriculture, yet continue to face systemic exclusion.” Discuss with reference to land ownership, access to credit, and agri-extension services. What initiatives has the government taken in this regard?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Farm loan waivers are neither adequate nor recommended for promoting sustained agricultural growth. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Farm Credit and InsuranceInclusive Growth
The government, nevertheless of declining share of agriculture in GDP is seen to be bearing the double fiscal burden of farm sector subsidies and loan waiver. Discuss. Is there a need for rationalization of farm-sector subsidies? Justify.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Subsidies and MSPFarm Credit and Insurance
Critically examine the role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACs) in achieving the twin targets of boosting rural economy and mainstreaming small and marginal farmers.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Farm Credit and InsuranceInclusive Growth
A farmer-centric approach is required to realise the true potential of the animal husbandry sector in India and address the issues it faces. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesAgricultural Marketing
The use of technology has played a key role in the success of the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' since its inception. Discuss. What further changes can be incorporated to make the scheme more farmer-friendly?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Farm Credit and InsuranceAgri-technology
To achieve sustainable agriculture growth the focus must be on enhancing the income of small and marginal farmers. Discuss the extent to which government policies have succeeded in this objective.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
While the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was touted as the largest crop insurance scheme globally in terms of farmer participation, various concerns have arisen since its implementation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Farm Credit and Insurance
How will you explain the potential of Agristack in providing a lasting remedy to various ills afflicting the farm sector?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
As the country with the largest arable land acreage India can not only ensure its own food security but can also become a source of food for the entire planet. What is ailing India's agriculture sector? Suggest remedial measures.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the contribution of livestock sector to the rural economy and the empowerment of women. Also, highlight main challenges faced by the livestock sector in the country and suggest strategies to overcome these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
There has been a recent series of farm loan waivers by different state governments. Critically examine the impact of such waivers on fiscal health as well as on the farmers. Do farm loan waivers meet their intended goals?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Farm Credit and InsuranceFiscal Policy and Budgeting
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