Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 18 – Agriculture, Food Security & Rural Transformation
Advanced Analytical Questions (Q341–360)
🌾 1. Agricultural Patterns in India
- Green Revolution Regions
- Cropping Patterns & Diversification
- Dryland Farming
- Agro-Climatic Zones
🌽 2. Food Security Issues
- Public Distribution System (PDS)
- Buffer Stock Policy
- National Food Security Act
- Malnutrition & Regional Disparities
3. Rural Transformation
- Rural Infrastructure Development
- MGNREGA
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- Digital Agriculture
4. Sustainability in Agriculture
- Organic Farming
- Climate-Resilient Crops
- Water Conservation Techniques
- Agroforestry
📘 Model Questions & Answers (Q341–350)
Q341. Analyse regional disparities in Green Revolution benefits.
Answer: Punjab, Haryana and Western UP benefited most due to irrigation and HYV seeds, while eastern and rainfed regions lagged behind.
Answer: Punjab, Haryana and Western UP benefited most due to irrigation and HYV seeds, while eastern and rainfed regions lagged behind.
Q342. Discuss cropping pattern changes in India.
Answer: Shift from food grains to commercial crops in irrigated regions due to market incentives.
Answer: Shift from food grains to commercial crops in irrigated regions due to market incentives.
Q343. Evaluate Public Distribution System reforms.
Answer: Digitisation and Aadhaar linking improved transparency but regional leakages persist.
Answer: Digitisation and Aadhaar linking improved transparency but regional leakages persist.
Q344. Analyse food security challenges in India.
Answer: Production surplus coexists with malnutrition due to distribution and affordability issues.
Answer: Production surplus coexists with malnutrition due to distribution and affordability issues.
Q345. Discuss role of MGNREGA in rural transformation.
Answer: It provides wage employment and enhances rural asset creation.
Answer: It provides wage employment and enhances rural asset creation.
Q346. Explain significance of FPOs.
Answer: Farmer Producer Organisations strengthen collective bargaining and market access.
Answer: Farmer Producer Organisations strengthen collective bargaining and market access.
Q347. Analyse dryland agriculture challenges.
Answer: Rainfall variability and soil degradation reduce productivity.
Answer: Rainfall variability and soil degradation reduce productivity.
Q348. Evaluate organic farming prospects.
Answer: Organic farming improves soil health but faces market and certification challenges.
Answer: Organic farming improves soil health but faces market and certification challenges.
Q349. Discuss water crisis in agriculture.
Answer: Over-extraction of groundwater and inefficient irrigation threaten sustainability.
Answer: Over-extraction of groundwater and inefficient irrigation threaten sustainability.
Q350. Suggest measures for sustainable agriculture.
Answer: Crop diversification, micro-irrigation and climate-resilient technologies.
Answer: Crop diversification, micro-irrigation and climate-resilient technologies.
📝 Analytical Short Questions (Q351–360)
- Q351. Compare irrigated and rainfed agriculture.
- Q352. Analyse agro-climatic zoning approach.
- Q353. Discuss MSP policy impact.
- Q354. Examine rural credit challenges.
- Q355. Evaluate buffer stock management.
- Q356. Discuss dairy revolution impact.
- Q357. Analyse food processing industry growth.
- Q358. Examine rural migration trends.
- Q359. Discuss women’s role in agriculture.
- Q360. Critically analyse rural transformation model in India.
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