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Paper
GS-III
Question
Q8
Marks
12.5M
Word Limit
150W
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Paper
GS Paper III — Economy, Science & Technology, Environment
Subject
EconomicsSubtopic
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
Difficulty
Medium
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This question is from the Economics topic under GS-III (2016). It carries 12.5 marks with a 150-word limit. Difficulty: Medium.
For a 12.5-mark question with 150-word limit, structure your answer with a brief introduction, 2-3 main body points with evidence, and a forward-looking conclusion.