Topic : 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.
5. Examine the relevance of agricultural growth in development of Indian economy. (250 words)
Reference: Indian economy by Dutta and Sundaram
Why the question:
The question is from GS paper III and aims to ascertain the relevance of agricultural growth in development of Indian economy.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss in detail the relevance of agricultural growth in development of Indian economy.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining how Indian economy has primarily been an agriculture driven economy.
Body:
Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy. Agriculture and allied sectors, contribute nearly 22 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP of India). About 65-70 per cent of the population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.
The answer must not focus on just the importance of agricultural growth but must focus on relevance of agri growth factor and its development.
Present the interlinkages; explain how and why growth in agriculture can be promising to development of the economy.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
