Syllabus: GS 3 – 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.
| What is allelopatlıy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture. | 2017 |
| 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). | 2017 |
| Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas. | 2019 |
| Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario. | 2020 |
| What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security? | 2020 |