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

How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?

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

Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stock? Discuss.

What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?

How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India's water crisis?

What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?

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 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 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?

Sikkim is the first 'Organic State' in India. What are the ecological and economical benefits of Organic State?

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?

How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.

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?

What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.

Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

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?