Data from the Livestock Census suggests that economic calculations underpin rural economy. Comment
24
Oct
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Sustainable development of the livestock sector would lead to more inclusive development. Discuss the potential and challenges faced by livestock sector in India.
24
Oct
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Tags: CSE Mains , Sustainable development of the livestock sector would lead to more inclusive development. Discuss the potential and challenges faced by livestock sector in India. ,
What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water use efficiency.
23
Oct
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Rain-fed agriculture accounts for 68% of India’s cropped area providing livelihoods to 40% of people. With huge tract of land in the country falling under arid and semi-arid climatic region, explain the importance of Watershed Management in the country.
23
Oct
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Tags: CSE Mains , Rain-fed agriculture accounts for 68% of India's cropped area providing livelihoods to 40% of people. With huge tract of land in the country falling under arid and semi-arid climatic region ,
The purpose of National Food Security Act was to give nutritional security to the people however the progress has been halting. Discuss the challenges in the implementation of the Act.
23
Oct
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Tags: CSE Mains , The purpose of National Food Security Act was to give nutritional security to the people; however the progress has been halting. Discuss the challenges in the implementation of the Act. ,
Shanta Kumar committee recommends for gradual introduction of cash transfers in PDS starting with large cities with more than 1 million population; extending it to grain surplus states, and then giving option to deficit states to opt for cash or physical grain distribution. Do you think that it plugs the leakages and save the government exchequer?
23
Oct
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Tags: CSE Mains , Shanta Kumar committee recommends for gradual introduction of cash transfers in PDS starting with large cities with more than 1 million population ,
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?
22
Oct
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What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and state levels? Critically analyze the agriculture subsidy regime with the reference to the distortions created by it.
22
Oct
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MSP has distorted cropping patterns with excessive focus on the cultivation of wheat, rice and sugarcane in the procurement states at the expense of other crops such as pulses, oilseeds and coarse grains. In this context, discuss the various measures adopted by the government in recent years to promote crop diversification.
22
Oct
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Tags: CSE Mains , MSP has distorted cropping patterns with excessive focus on the cultivation of wheat ,
What do you understand by cropping pattern? Discuss the factors affecting the cropping pattern in India.
22
Oct
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Tags: CSE Mains , What do you understand by cropping pattern? Discuss the factors affecting the cropping pattern in India. ,