GS3 · Practice questions
Agricultural Marketing
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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
"With growing urbanization, peri-urban agriculture is emerging as a significant contributor to fresh farm produce needs". In this context, discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with promoting peri-urban agriculture in a sustainable manner.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Agricultural MarketingCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the major challenges faced by India's agriculture sector to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and vegetable oils? Suggest measures to address these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
"The sole point of MSP is to protect farmers from sudden price shock". Do you think legalization of MSP can insure farmers from sudden price shocks? What are the other measures which can be taken to make MSP-led procurement effective?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
Discuss the role of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ensure food security in India. Suggest necessary reforms in the functioning of FCI to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
India's post-harvest losses amount to approximately ₹1,52,790 crore annually. To what extent can post-harvest losses in India be attributed to the constraints in the transport and marketing of agricultural products?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agricultural MarketingInfrastructure
How can minimum support prices help in promoting farmers' income? What are the challenges faced by farmers in accessing the benefits of minimum support prices?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
It is being argued that India is struggling with overflowing foodgrains in warehouses. Discuss the statement in view of the existing buffer stock policy of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
Why does India's agricultural export performance remain weak despite high production levels? What measures would you suggest to improve agri-export competitiveness?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
In what ways can precision agriculture become a panacea for multipronged challenges plaguing the agriculture sector? Discuss. Also, analyse various impediments in widespread adoption of precision farming in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are the reasons for increasing emphasis on the horticulture sector in recent years? Evaluate government measures for the development of the horticulture sector.
15 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Despite the potential to check the triple whammy of nutritional deficiency, environmental degradation, and receding farm incomes, the adoption of Millets has been abysmally low. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
Discuss the key components of the recently launched Digital Agriculture Mission. How will this mission help in improving farmers' welfare?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing
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
Several initiatives have been taken by the government towards addressing India's water needs, but the issues of water availability and water quality still warrant prioritised intervention. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgricultural Marketing
The rising import of oilseeds and pulses has made their cultivation unremunerative. In the light of this statement, elucidate the steps needed to promote the production and consumption of oilseeds and pulses in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
What are the opportunities and challenges of the food processing industry in India? Why has the overall private investment remained low in the industry despite immense potential? Suggest measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
In recent years, Indian agriculture has been witnessing a transformation towards better productivity and improved farmer incomes. What institutional and structural reforms have been undertaken by the Government to make agriculture more rewarding and sustainable?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationCrops and Cropping Patterns
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
"Farming becomes remunerative if the produce reaches our plates in time". In this context, highlight the upstream and downstream issues faced by the agriculture marketing and transport sector in India. What initiatives can be undertaken to improve the overall efficiency of the sector?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Considering the importance of livestock in Indian agriculture, analyze how investment in animal husbandry can help in incentivizing Indian agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
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