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Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 37 – Agriculture, Food Security & Rural Transformation

Model Questions (Q721–740)


🌾 Agricultural Regional Patterns

Q721. Analyse regional disparities in agricultural productivity in India.

Answer: Punjab-Haryana show high productivity due to irrigation and HYV seeds, while eastern India lags due to poor infrastructure.
Q722. Examine crop diversification trends in India.

Answer: Shift from cereals to horticulture and cash crops is driven by market demand and irrigation expansion.

 Green Revolution & Its Impact

Q723. Critically evaluate regional imbalance caused by Green Revolution.

Answer: Benefits concentrated in northwestern India, widening inter-regional inequality.
Q724. Discuss environmental consequences of intensive agriculture.

Answer: Overuse of fertilizers and groundwater depletion threaten sustainability.

 Food Security & PDS

Q725. Analyse spatial variation in food security across Indian states.

Answer: Southern states perform better due to efficient PDS systems.
Q726. Examine role of National Food Security Act in reducing hunger.

Answer: Legal entitlement improves access but logistical challenges persist.

 Agrarian Crisis & Rural Economy

Q727. Discuss causes of agrarian distress in India.

Answer: Rising input costs, climate variability and price instability contribute to farmer vulnerability.
Q728. Analyse impact of MSP on cropping pattern.

Answer: MSP incentives encourage wheat-rice dominance in irrigated regions.

 Rural Transformation

Q729. Examine role of rural non-farm employment.

Answer: Diversification into services and small industries reduces dependence on agriculture.
Q730. Analyse migration and its impact on rural economy.

Answer: Remittances boost rural incomes but labour shortages affect farming.

 Advanced Agriculture Expansion (Q731–740)

  • Q731. Climate change and crop vulnerability.
  • Q732. Organic farming regional potential.
  • Q733. Irrigation inequalities.
  • Q734. Agricultural marketing reforms.
  • Q735. Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
  • Q736. Land fragmentation issues.
  • Q737. Women in agriculture.
  • Q738. Agricultural export zones.
  • Q739. Sustainable agriculture models.
  • Q740. Future of Indian rural economy.

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