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Q.3) Even 50 years after the Green Revolution, we find ourselves trapped in an all-India agricultural landscape characterised by relatively low productivity levels that co-exist with high levels of variation in crop yields across our farming districts. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for the persistent problem of low productivity and yield variation across the country. (10 Marks)

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  • https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/farm-laws-india-protest-7427334/
  • In the intro, mention that India achieved food security but at a significant cost.
  • In the body discuss the issue facing agriculture such as unevenness in the provision of common goods such as irrigation, power, road etc, fragmented efforts instead of learning from each other, various input subsidies and MSP worked to worsen the overall level of productivity.
  • Conclude by mentioning that the guiding principle of reforms in agriculture should be to create conditions that allow farm households to maximise their income while minimising the overall level of risk in Indian agriculture.

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4 responses to “Q.3) Even 50 years after the Green Revolution, we find ourselves trapped in an all-India agricultural landscape characterised by relatively low productivity levels that co-exist with high levels of variation in crop yields across our farming districts. In light of this, examine the factors responsible for the persistent problem of low productivity and yield variation across the country. (10 Marks)”

  1. Kartikey Singh Avatar
    Kartikey Singh

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Kartikey

      Introduction is good. Overall structure of the answer is also fine.

      In reasons of low productivity, also mention about fragmented landholdings, smaller size etc. Also, you can mention lack of institutional credit which leads to low adoption of technology. More points can be added depending upon marks for e.g. lack of storage facilities, farm to market supply chain still not streamlined etc. Rest of the points are fine.

      2nd part is also fine, but some points are repeated, so you can keep it concise and mention 1-2 points in way forward.

      Conclusion is fine. Keep practicing. 🙂

  2. ankita thakur Avatar
    ankita thakur

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Ankita

      Decent attempt, introduction is fine.

      Reasons are also fine, you can also mention fragmented land holdings, lack of institutionalised credit resulting in low adoption of technology and MSP regime favouring production of certain crops etc

      Also mention 1-2 points about varying yields in different parts of the country due to green revolution, lack of uniform irrigation facilities etc.

      Measures needed can be kept short as that is not exclusively asked. Try to mention 1-2 govt schemes if possible.
      Conclusion is fine.

      Keep practicing. 🙂

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