GS3 · Practice questions
Food Processing
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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
To what extent has the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the food processing industry facilitated value addition, employment generation, and global competitiveness in India's food processing industry?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
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
Discuss the importance of livestock farming in a non-farm economy. What is the need for the recently proposed livestock census in promoting animal husbandry?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesFood Processing
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
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
A link between unorganized farming community and formal industrial sector, Food Processing Industries (FPI) can play a key role in advancing the rural economy. Evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
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
"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
Discuss the potential of digitization in harnessing the untapped potential of the food processing sector and resolving the challenges that it faces.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food ProcessingInformation Technology and AI
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
Analyse the opportunities for enhancing agricultural exports from India and the challenges impeding their growth. Also, suggest measures needed for a stable and effective Agri-export policy in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agricultural MarketingFood Processing
Food processing industries can play a critical role in making agriculture commercially viable.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth