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Crops and Cropping Patterns
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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
Assess the potential of millet production in promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food security in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Crops and Cropping PatternsFood Security and PDS
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
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
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
The existing MSP procurement regime is neither economically nor agro-ecologically sustainable. Elaborate. Also, evaluate the alternative approaches that can be adopted to improve the existing MSP regime.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns
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
Do you agree that diversification and innovation in agriculture and allied activities are important aspects of achieving the stated target of doubling farmer's income in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsInclusive Growth
Identifying the need for a climate resilient agriculture in India, discuss how it can be achieved.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Climate ChangeCrops and Cropping Patterns
Highlighting the factors that affect the cropping pattern in India, discuss the need for modifying it in the context of the emerging agro-ecological concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsIrrigation and Water
“Despite bringing in new crops, technologies and markets for farmers, contract farming excludes the smallholder farmers.” Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agricultural MarketingCrops and Cropping Patterns
How can Conservation Agriculture (CA) prevent loss of arable land while regenerating degraded land? Suggest some ecologically sustainable agricultural methods that can be adopted to minimize the effects of climate change on agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Discuss the significance of technology in the Indian agricultural sector. Also, state the challenges in realising its potential to improve agricultural efficiency and increase the income of the farmers.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns