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Agricultural Reforms and Future Roadmap

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

Recent policy debates highlight contract farming, dismantling outdated APMC structures, and encouraging private investment in agri-supply chains. Technology-driven solutions—like precision farming, drone-based soil analysis—offer productivity boosts. However, smallholders need credit support, irrigation coverage, and risk management through crop insurance. Exam angles include analyzing farm protest contexts, global best practices, and how to incorporate sustainable methods (organic, zero-budget natural farming). A forward-looking approach envisions farmer producer organizations (FPOs), better extension services, and robust e-market platforms that reduce middlemen. Understanding these reforms is pivotal for ensuring food security and doubling farmer incomes.

Practice Questions

What is the main objective of disinvestment in public sector undertakings (PSUs)?

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Which of the following is a direct tax?

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Which of the following is an example of a public sector undertaking (PSU) in India?

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What is the meaning of "fiscal deficit"?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a direct tax?

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Which is the largest source of tax revenue for the Government of India?

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Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy?

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What does the Gini Coefficient measure?

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Which of the following best describes “capital formation”?

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What is meant by “crowding out” in economics?

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