UPSC Prelims PYQs – Agriculture (Sectors of Economy)

1. Which one of the following best describes the concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field? [UPSC CSE – 2023 Prelims]

2. Consider the following statements:

1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.

How many of the above statements are correct? [UPSC CSE – 2023 Prelims]

3. With reference to ‘WaterCredit’, consider the following statements : (2021)

1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.
2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.

Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims]

4. With reference to chemical fertilisers in India, consider the following statements:

1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilisers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertiliser, is a byproduct of oil refineries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims]

5. Consider the following statements:

1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India.
2. In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the market price will never rise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

6. Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?

1. Minimum Support Price
2. Government’s trading
3. Government’s stockpiling
4. Consumer subsidies

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

7. In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment agriculture?

1. Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all corps
2. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
3. Social Capital development
4. Free electricity supply to farmers
5. Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking system
6. Setting up of cold storage facilities by the governments

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

8. The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

9. With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements: (2018)

1. ‘The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. ‘The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.
3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

10. As per the NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households”, consider the following statements:

1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households.
2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs.
3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2018)

11. Consider the following:

1. Areca nut
2. Barley
3. Coffee
4. Finger millet
5. Groundnut
6. Sesamum
7. Turmeric

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which of the above? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

12. What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ scheme?

1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

13. Why does the Govt promote the use of Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]

14. Which of the following is/are the advantage/ advantages of practising drip irrigation?

1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction in soil erosion

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2016)

15. Consider the following statements:

1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency,

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

16. Which one of the following best describes the main objective of Seed Village Concept? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

17. The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

18. In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

19. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

20. With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?

1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims]