Agricultute / 2017

Mains PYQ - 2017

Section A
Ques 1

Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How have these revolutions helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?

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Ques 2

What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing units? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of Poor farmers?

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Section B
Ques 1

What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilize the yield of the crop in the system?

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Ques 2

How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?

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