MAINS 2018 · GS III · AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY

How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recen…

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GS Paper III 15 marks 250 words Agriculture & Food Security
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How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.

Syllabus link: GS III – Agriculture & Irrigation: 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.

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