Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country.
What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilize the yield of the crop in the system? | 2017 |
What is allelopatlıy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture. | 2017 |
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? | 2018 |
How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption. | 2019 |
How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production | 2019 |
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? | 2020 |
What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification? | 2021 |
Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. | 2023 |