GS3 · Topic
Irrigation and Water
Irrigation systems and their types, groundwater depletion, micro-irrigation, river linking, water-use efficiency in farming.
56 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Irrigation and Water that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Distorted cropping pattern leads to economic and environmental consequences. Explain. Also mention the need for the hour to ensure sustainable agriculture. Q.11) Discuss the role of the textile sector in curbing jobless growth in India. Also highlight the challenges faced by the sector. Q.12) LPG reforms gave mixed results for the Indian economy. Critically examine. Q.13) Discuss the factors responsible for India's recent export performance and mention the reforms needed to boost exports further.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
The invisible nature of groundwater is a major obstacle in the path towards achieving the twin objectives of building climate resilience and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Irrigation and WaterClimate Change
While access to irrigation is important, efficiency of water use is equally, if not more, crucial. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Identify the factors behind the problem of low agricultural productivity in India. What initiatives have been taken by the government to address this problem?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
The transition from the green revolution to an ‘evergreen revolution’ is essential for sustainable agricultural growth. In this context, examine the impact of green revolution on Indian agriculture. What measures can be taken to usher in evergreen revolution?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
Analyse the regional shifts in the cropping patterns of India. Discuss the long-term implications of this shift on nutritional security and water sustainability.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
Micro-irrigation is an innovative technology to accelerate sustainable agricultural growth. Analyse
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Highlighting the factors that affect the cropping pattern in India, discuss the need for modifying it in the context of the emerging agro-ecological concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
How do farm subsidies impact crop diversity, cropping patterns and agricultural sustainability in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
Making the invisible groundwater visible is critical for building climate resilience and achieving sustainable development goals. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Briefly discuss the irrigation scenario of India and explain current initiatives for increasing the area under irrigation in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Irrigation and Water
'In absence of innovations, the productivity of agriculture has remained stagnant in India'. Discuss e-technology related interventions taken so far to make farming remunerative.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
Irrigation in the Indian agricultural sector though being a national challenge, however, requires a 'region-specific spatially differentiated' approach. Stating the relevance of the 'four water concept' examine the issue with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Irrigation and Water
Overexploitation strains the quality as well as the quantity of our groundwater resources.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the reasons behind the inefficient use of water in Indian agriculture? Suggest measures to improve water use efficiency.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
"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
Assess the environmental impact of agricultural subsidies in India. Additionally, suggest measures to reduce this impact.
Answered by 1 topper
Subsidies and MSPPollution
How can Conservation Agriculture (CA) prevent loss of arable land while regenerating degraded land? Suggest some ecologically sustainable agricultural methods that can be adopted to minimize the effects of climate change on agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Evaluate impact of irrigation on environment and natural resources. Suggest measures to ensure sustainability of and equity of irrigation practices.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Irrigation and Water
UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024 Question Booklet
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthCrops and Cropping Patterns
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
Owing to rapid depletion of water resources, there is an urgent need to increase water use efficiency. In this context, discuss the status of irrigation in India and challenges faced. Also, suggest suitable measures to address the challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Not only is the spatial and temporal distribution of freshwater in India very skewed, but also its usage inefficient and wasteful. Discuss in context of the current water crisis.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Irrigation and Water
The rationale behind the MSP system is well acknowledged, but it requires comprehensive reforms to mitigate the unintended consequences on the market and environment. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the major challenges facing water management in India, and what integrated policy reforms are needed to ensure long-term water security and sustainability?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Irrigation and WaterEnvironmental Governance
Irrigation in Indian agricultural sector though being a national challenge, however, requires a 'region-specific spatially differentiated' approach. Stating the relevance of 'four water concept' examine the issue with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns