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Crops and Cropping Patterns
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What is peri-urban agriculture? Discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with it. 4. Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers, India faces challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds. Analyze the reasons and suggest measures to address these challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
The recent rise in MSP of Kharif crops has brought back to discussion the efficacy and repercussions of agricultural price policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPFood Security and PDS
What do you understand by the term 'Fungiculture'? How and to what extent would it help supplement small farmers' income in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Even though a sudden shift to natural and organic farming is impractical, it is essential in the long run. Discuss the prime reasons which are hindering this shift in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping Patterns
Highlight the significance of science and technology in agriculture with a special focus on biotechnology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyBiotechnology
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
Evaluate why horticulture remains an understated contributor to India's agriculture. Discuss government measures that could enhance its global market share and address current challenges. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the potential of carbon farming as a sustainable agricultural practice in mitigating climate change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
While discussing the principles of "precision agriculture", elaborate on the uses of "Internet of Things" in precision agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
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
Mention the principles of organic and natural farming. Also, discuss their role in sustaining agricultural production.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
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
Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, India ranks much lower in terms of agricultural exports. In this context, address the issues faced in agricultural growth with special focus on the problem of post-harvest losses in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
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
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
How was India benefitted from the contributions of Dr M.S. Swaminathan and Dr C.R. Rao in the fields of agricultural science and statistics respectively?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Bring out the issues associated with the highly inefficient grain management system in India. What can be done to make it more targeted, and cost-saving?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSAgricultural Marketing
Evaluate why horticulture remains an understated contributor to India's agriculture. Discuss government measures that could enhance its global market share and address current challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Food Processing Industry: Significance, Challenges and Future Prospects
250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Explain the significance of the Yellow Revolution for India's economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping Patterns
Analyse the relation between heatwaves and Agriculture highlighting the impact India has had in the recent past.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Discuss the significance of land reforms in reducing rural poverty and promoting agricultural productivity in India. What are the major challenges that have hindered the successful implementation of land reforms?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Land ReformsInclusive Growth
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
What is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)? Identify various factors affecting SOC levels. Also, highlight the beneficial impacts of SOC on soil health and functionality.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping Patterns