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.
6. Pulses play an important role in sustaining crop systems and maintaining the nutritional security of population in India. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of pulses in nutritional security and agriculture.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the rapid growth witnessed in the production of pulses in India in the recent years.
Body:
First, write about the nutritional benefits of pulses for a country like India.
Next, write about how cultivation of pulses leads to sustainable agriculture systems – improved resilience to climate change, adaptability to new niches (early maturity and heat tolerance), efficient seed production etc.
Next, suggest measures that are further needed to achieve self-sufficiency.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
