Agriculture: Crops, Cropping Patterns, Irrigation and Marketing
21 questions worth 260 marks, from 2017 to 2026.
2017
2 questions2017 · Q410 marks150 words
Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?
2017 · Q1415 marks250 words
What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilise the yield of the crops in the system?
2018
4 questions2018 · Q410 marks150 words
Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries?
2018 · Q810 marks150 words
Sikkim is the first 'Organic State' in India. What are the ecological and economical benefits of Organic State?
2018 · Q1315 marks250 words
Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers?
2018 · Q1415 marks250 words
How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.
2019
2 questions2019 · Q310 marks150 words
How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?
2019 · Q410 marks150 words
Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
2020
3 questions2020 · Q310 marks150 words
What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?
2020 · Q1315 marks250 words
What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?
2020 · Q1415 marks250 words
Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.
2021
2 questions2021 · Q410 marks150 words
How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India's water crisis?
2021 · Q1415 marks250 words
What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?
2022
1 question2022 · Q1415 marks250 words
What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?
2023
2 questions2023 · Q310 marks150 words
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
2023 · Q1315 marks250 words
Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.
2024
1 question2024 · Q1315 marks250 words
What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.
2025
2 questions2025 · Q310 marks150 words
Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
2025 · Q410 marks150 words
Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.
2026
2 questions2026 · Q410 marks150 words
Explain the factors responsible for inefficiency of agri-produce marketing. How e-commerce helps to reduce inefficiency of agri-produce marketing? Explain.
2026 · Q1315 marks250 words
How Indian agriculture has been transformed from food scarcity to food surplus level? Explain the various government policies implemented for diversification of Indian agriculture.