GS3 · Practice questions
Agri-technology
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Despite being a major contributor to the Indian economy, the agriculture sector is plagued by several constraints that impede its growth and development. Discuss the role of technology in overcoming these constraints.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Evaluate the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources, and suggest measures to ensure the sustainability and equity of irrigation practices in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the role of nanotechnology on enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
Micro-irrigation has tremendous potential in transforming farming into a profitable and sustainable venture. Discuss the given statement in the context of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Digitizing land records will go a long way in ensuring land reforms as well as lessening the burden on the Indian Judiciary. Elaborate. Also, state the measures taken in this context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Land ReformsInformation Technology and AI
How are agri-tech startups in India helping farmers in enhancing farm productivity and market access?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
How does agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides contribute to environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of agricultural runoff?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
'Water use efficiency is the keystone in the sustainable development of the Indian agriculture sector.' Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
In the era of climate change and growing water scarcity, how can micro-irrigation systems contribute to sustainable agricultural practices in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Irrigation and WaterClimate Change
Discuss several ways in which biotechnology can help in ensuring food security in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
BiotechnologyFood Security and PDS
Growth of e-commerce has huge potential in revolutionizing the agriculture products supply chains. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
Examine how space-based solutions are addressing developmental challenges in rural India. What steps can further enhance their outreach and effectiveness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Space TechnologyAgri-technology
Why is self-sufficiency in pulse production crucial for India? Discuss the policy and technological interventions needed to achieve Aatma Nirbharata in pulses.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Discuss the significance of soil health in the context of sustainable agricultural practices.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in enhancing food security and agricultural productivity. (b) Explain the potential applications of Quantum Dots in various sectors. (c) Examine the role and effectiveness of 'Protected Areas' in the preservation of biodiversity in India. Discuss the challenges involved.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
Farmer Producers' Organizations (FPOs) are engines of agri-innovation. In this context, discuss the role of FPOs in addressing the issue of fragmentation and lack of modernization in agriculture. Highlight the initiatives the Government took to promote the participation of FPOs in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
What is precision agriculture? How can precision agriculture help in optimizing crop production and resource management?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of the use of nanofertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyEmerging Technologies
Critically evaluate the performance of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in making agricultural land more productive and improving the lives of the farmers in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Irrigation and WaterAgri-technology
Discuss the role of market intelligence in the marketing of agricultural commodities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agricultural MarketingAgri-technology
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 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) function as Knowledge and Resource Centres of agriculture technology? Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technology
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
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