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Agriculture in India

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

Agriculture employs a significant portion of India’s workforce, though its GDP share has declined post-reforms. Key areas include crop diversification, irrigation, allied activities (dairy, fisheries), and government interventions like Minimum Support Price (MSP). Challenges persist: small landholdings, volatile monsoons, and inadequate market linkages. Green Revolution successes and subsequent missions—White Revolution, Blue Revolution—offer insights into sectoral transformations. For exams, note critical aspects like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance), e-NAM (digital trading platforms), and the push for sustainable practices under climate stress. Reforms in agri-marketing and contract farming also feature in contemporary debates.

Practice Questions

Which of the following sectors contributes the most to India’s GDP?

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What is the meaning of “supply-side economics”?

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Which of the following measures is most effective in controlling inflation?

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Which of the following measures can reduce a trade deficit?

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What is the main function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

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

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What is “inflation targeting”?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of “perfect competition”?

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What is meant by “marginal propensity to consume”?

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