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Subsidies and MSP
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India's agriculture export-import policies are tilted more towards the consumers rather than the farmers. In light of the given statement, critically analyze the impact of import and export policies on farmers. What measures can be undertaken to shield farmers from import-export price shocks?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agricultural MarketingSubsidies and MSP
Do you agree that granting a legal guarantee to Minimum Support Price (MSP) may create a fiscally unsustainable and economically inefficient agricultural system? Suggest viable alternatives to ensure fair farmer remuneration without distorting the market.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Agriculture subsidy regime in its present form fuels economic inefficiency and creates ecological imbalance. In this perspective, examine various issues related to farm subsidies. Also, recommend measures to rationalise the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSP
"Legalizing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) would create more challenges than it resolves." Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
India remains significantly dependent on imports to meet its pulses demand. Examine the key challenges in achieving self-reliance in pulses. Also, mention the major government initiatives taken in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
The imperative to increase farmer's income must shift to creating value chains and must not be reliant on the MSP regime and subsidy bias prevalent in the current Indian agricultural system. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Examine the potential of peri-urban agriculture in India. Also, suggest measures to address the challenges in pulse and vegetable oil sufficiency.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Food subsidy bill is becoming an "unmanageably large" expenditure for the government. In this context, analyse the need for revisiting the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Cropping pattern in the country does not concur with the agro-climatic reality, leading to unintended and undesirable consequences. Comment.
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
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in addressing food security in India. What reforms are necessary to improve its efficiency and reach?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Examine the influence of socio-economic factors on cropping patterns across different regions. Discuss the potential trade off between economic viability and ecological sustainability in crop selection.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
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
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
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
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
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