GS3 · Topic
Subsidies and MSP
Direct and indirect farm subsidies, fertiliser and power subsidy, minimum support prices and procurement.
92 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Subsidies and MSP that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
How do food processing industries in India contribute to the total export and food sustainability? Give a note on the importance of MSP in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food ProcessingSubsidies and MSP
Examine the role of natural farming in promoting sustainable agriculture. Discuss the major challenges hindering its widespread adoption in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
Promoting crop diversification towards oilseeds, pulses, and horticulture requires addressing critical issues. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
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
To achieve sustainable agricultural 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. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
Direct benefit transfer can provide the much-needed resilience to Indian farmers. In this context, analyze the various benefits and bottlenecks of the PM-Kisan Yojana.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Subsidies and MSP
Assess the environmental impact of agricultural subsidies in India. Additionally, suggest measures to reduce this impact.
Answered by 1 topper
Subsidies and MSPPollution
This is a consolidated answer to several questions on diverse topics including digital commerce, agriculture, coastal development, technology, and climate policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
How will you explain the irony of low millet cultivation and consumption despite their multifarious benefits? Also, suggest measures to curb this anomaly.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
What are the social, economic and environmental benefits of diversifying the food basket under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSCrops and Cropping Patterns
Extending legal guarantees for MSP accelerated the agri crisis in India. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Despite pulses providing dual benefits of nutritional security and sustaining agricultural production systems, India has not been able to achieve self-sufficiency in their production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Explain the significance of MSP in the Indian agricultural sector and analyze the arguments for and against providing legal backing to it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Subsidies and MSPFood Security and PDS
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
In light of various issues being faced, discuss the need for a revamped and need-based PDS in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Highlight the importance of aquatic food systems as drivers of employment, economic growth, social development and environmental recovery. What issue is India facing at the WTO in this context?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesTrade and Foreign Investment
Highlight the significance of the fisheries sector in terms of food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. Also, shed light on concerns regarding the fisheries subsidies pact being discussed at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesTrade and Foreign Investment
The Govt announces MSP upon the recommendations of the CCAP as a price stabilisation measure, but during the recent farmer protests there have been demands to provide MSP as a legal entitlement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSP
What are the major problems in the farm price policy? Evaluate the government measures to address the pressing problem in farm price policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Subsidies and MSP
With the growing demand from farmers for a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices (MSPs), critically examine the advantages and challenges of legalising MSP. Also, suggest measures to strengthen price support mechanisms for farmers in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Analyse the reasons for India's import dependence in edible oil. How far can National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP) aid the country in becoming self-reliant in edible oil?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
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
Food Corporation of India is created with the mandate of compulsory procurement, storage and distribution under PDS system to aid farmers to ensure market protection. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Discuss the rationale behind declaring Minimum Support Price (MSP) and various issues related to MSP regime in the country. Do you think that providing legal backing to MSP is necessary and sufficient for making farming financially sustainable?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSPInclusive Growth
Discuss the issues plaguing crop procurement in India. Also, suggest measures to strengthen the procurement framework.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the implications of legalising Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural crops in India. Suggest measures to make the current MSP procurement system more effective.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Food remains the major expenditure item for rural and urban households in India. In this context, discuss how administrative actions help mitigate food inflation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPFood Security and PDS
Discuss the issues plaguing the PDS and FCI. Also, suggest reform measures to ensure food security.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
It is argued that excessive state intervention in itself has created multiple hurdles in the agricultural marketing system in India. Explain with adequate evidence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agricultural MarketingSubsidies and MSP