GS3 · Practice questions
Subsidies and MSP
33 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
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
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
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
While an agreement was recently reached at the WTO on a deal to curb "harmful" government fisheries subsidies, certain concerns raised by India suggests that the matter will require further negotiations. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Animal Rearing and FisheriesSubsidies and MSP
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
It has been pointed out that competitive politics to fund mostly non-merit subsidies is pushing a few states in India to the brink of a deep fiscal crisis. In this context, discuss the need to rationalise the subsidy regime in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingSubsidies and MSP
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
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
Do you agree that granting a legal guarantee to Minimum Support Price (MSP) may create a fiscally unsustainable and economically inefficient agricultural system? Suggest viable alternatives to ensure fair farmer remuneration without distorting the market.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Subsidies and MSPAgricultural Marketing
The skewed emphasis on certain crops has distorted the cropping pattern in India, which has led to grave socio-economic and environmental consequences. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
How do reforms in the Food Corporation of India strengthen Public Distribution System (PDS) efficiency and improve food security for vulnerable populations in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
How do subsidies impact the choices farmers make regarding their cropping patterns and crop diversity? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPCrops 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
Despite challenges, PM KISAN has played a significant role in addressing agrarian concerns and fostering rural growth. Critically examine the statement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPInclusive Growth
What is peri-urban agriculture? Discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with it. 4. Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers, India faces challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds. Analyze the reasons and suggest measures to address these challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
To achieve sustainable agriculture growth the focus must be on enhancing the income of small and marginal farmers. Discuss the extent to which government policies have succeeded in this objective.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
The recent rise in MSP of Kharif crops has brought back to discussion the efficacy and repercussions of agricultural price policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPFood Security and PDS
Discuss the role of Food Corporation of India (FCI) in ensuring food security. What are the major issues and reforms needed in its operation?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSSubsidies and MSP
How do farm subsidies impact crop diversity, cropping patterns and agricultural sustainability in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSPCrops and Cropping Patterns