Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems. Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers.

  1. What are the major challenges faced by the Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.(2024)

 

  1. How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.(2023)
  2. Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.(2023)
  3. What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?(2022)
  4. What are main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India?(2022)
  5. How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?(2021)
  6. What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?(2021)
  7. What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India? (2020)
  8. How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? (2019)
  9. Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.(2019)
  10. How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?(2019)
  11. Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries?(2018)
  12. How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.(2018)
  13. 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? (2017)
  14. 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?(2017)
  15. How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken in this regard ?(2015)
  16. There is also a point of view that agriculture produce market committees (APMCs) set up under the state acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inflation in India. Critically examine. (2014)

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