Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
Loading...
Loading...
21 questions on Agriculture & Cropping Patterns from GS-III. Practice answer writing organized by UPSC syllabus subtopics.
21
Questions
4
Subtopics
12
Years
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.
Number of questions asked each year
Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.
What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?
What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?
How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?
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?
Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under the depleting scenario.
How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?
Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate on the emphasis on millets production and consumption.
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?
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?
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?
What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.
What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture.
How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regard?
There is also a point of view that Agricultural 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.
Showing 20 of 21 questions. Browse by subtopic above for the complete list.
21 questions on Agriculture & Cropping Patterns have appeared in GS-III from 2014 to 2025.
The UPSC syllabus subtopics under Agriculture & Cropping Patterns include: Major crops and cropping patterns (11 questions); Irrigation types and systems (5 questions); Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and (2 questions); e-technology in the aid of farmers (3 questions).
In the most recent years: 2025 (1 questions), 2024 (1 questions), 2023 (2 questions). This shows Agriculture & Cropping Patterns remains a consistently important topic for GS-III.
Focus on high-frequency subtopics: Major crops and cropping patterns, Irrigation types and systems, Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural p. Practice answer writing with previous year questions.