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
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
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
How is the rapid growth of the food processing industry leading to food safety challenges in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Food ProcessingFood Security and PDS
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
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 food processing sector is moving towards greater formalization and efficiency. Critically assess how initiatives like the PLI scheme and Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM-FME) contribute to this transformation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Food ProcessingIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation
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
Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, India's agricultural exports have been a laggard. In this context, discuss the issues that need to be addressed for India to emerge as a top global exporter.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agricultural MarketingTrade and Foreign Investment
A robust and thriving food processing sector can address multiple issues plaguing Indian agriculture. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
Why has rice not seen similar innovation in processed food products compared to wheat, despite being a staple in many regions of the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food Processing
Despite diversification, rural India faces economic stagnation. Discuss how value chain integration through food processing can revitalise the rural economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingInclusive Growth
Analyze the importance of food processing industries in promoting millets cultivation and consumption in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingCrops and Cropping Patterns
A link between unorganized farming community and formal industrial sector, FPI can play a key role in advancing the rural economy. Evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing
Food processing industry provides a vital link between the two pillars of the economy, i.e. agriculture and industry. In view of this, examine the constraints faced by the agri-food supply chain system in India. Suggest suitable solutions as well.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingAgricultural Marketing