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;
5. Agriculture is the key to alleviate rural poverty, stop distress migration and most importantly ensuring food security in India. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 (Revision) Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of agriculture to Indian economy.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about role of agriculture in Indian economy. Cite statistics to substantiate.
Body:
First, write about the role of agriculture in alleviating rural poverty and how agriculture plays an important in it.
Next, write as to how agriculture prevents distress migration by ensuring livelihoods and incomes to the farmers.
Next, write about the role agriculture in ensuring food security in India and cite statistics to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
