Topic: issues of buffer stocks and food security;
5. Agriculture is extremely vulnerable to climate change. The accelerating pace of climate change, combined with global population and income growth, threatens food security everywhere. 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 impact of climate change on Indian agriculture and suggest steps to adapt to it.
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 the answer by context.
Body:
Mention the way in which climate change in impacting agriculture. Reduced yields, encouraging weed and pest proliferation. Changes in precipitation patterns, crop failures and long-run production declines etc. Cite statistics to substantiate your points.
Write about the measures that are needed to mitigate its impact.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
