GS3 · Practice questions
Crops and Cropping Patterns
38 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
All 45 themesFewer themes
Assess the potential for millet production in India, in promoting sust. agri. and improving food security.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsFood Security and PDS
Agriculture is the most important economic activity for India - 49% population depends on it and contributes to 17% GDP. [Diagram: Multi pronged challenges in agriculture, with branches for: Investment - both public and private lacking; Unremunerative - Avg income per farmer household just 6000/month; Deleterious effects on environment - Eg: largest withdraw of groundwater; Rising challenge of climate change - Agriculture most affected (IPCC report); Rising subsidy bill - Eg: Fertiliser subsidy 2.5 lakh crore (2023)]. Precision farming is the farming which uses exact amount of water, nutrients etc required for agriculture.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What is Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)? Discuss the steps taken by the government to promote CRA and examine the key challenges faced in making Indian agriculture climate-resilient.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
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
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
How does climate change exacerbate the challenges that India faces in eliminating hunger and malnutrition? Discuss in the context of India's commitment to achieve zero hunger by 2030.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food Security and PDSClimate Change
Indian agriculture despite employing 45% population, accounts only 20% to GDP due to low diversification and orientation towards crops like pulses.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the importance of the horticulture sector in India and mention the challenges faced by it. Also, suggest measures to improve the sector.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsFood Processing
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
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
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
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
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
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