Agriculture, irrigation and marketing

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Major Crops, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce. Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.

2025

Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine how the recent developments in biotechnology, particularly genome editing, are reshaping India's agricultural productivity and climate resilience, citing specific examples from 2024–2025.

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Rainfall and irrigation systems are complementary to each other as agriculture sector is highly vulnerable to weather variability. Justify with supportive data.

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2024

Section B · Q13 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Assess the role of States and Central Government in developing irrigation infrastructure in India. How has Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (P.M.K.S.Y.) helped in improving irrigation access across the country?

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2022

Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What do you understand by digital agriculture? Comment on its benefits.

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Section B · Q16 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Define nanoscience and nanotechnology. Explain in detail their potential in different fields of science and agriculture.

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2021

Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What is Technology Mission in agriculture? State its usefulness.

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Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

‘Uttar Pradesh has a prominent position in the production of food crops in the country.’ Evaluate the statement.

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2020

Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What are the causes of low agricultural productivity in India?

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What is 'S-CNG'? Describe its different uses.

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2019

Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Evaluate in brief the agriculture marketing reforms in India. Are they adequate?

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2018

Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What is meant by ‘Technology Mission’ in Indian agriculture? Discuss its objectives.

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