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UPSC CSE Mains 2017 — Agriculture Questions with Answers

All 5 Agriculture previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2017, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Agri Economy

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

2. Q2.Food Processing

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

3. Q3.Irrigation

   Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.

4. Q4.Cropping & MSP

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

5. Q5.Cropping & MSP

   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?