Agriculture: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Agriculture (Indian Economy). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2023Indian Economy · Agriculture
Q1. Which one of the following best describes the concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field’?
Explanation
The ‘Small Farmer Large Field’ (SFLF) concept is an innovative agricultural model designed to address the challenges faced by small and marginal farmers. In this approach numerous smallholder farmers in a specific region come together to form groups and collectively manage and synchronize their farming activities. By pooling their resources and coordinating operations--from seed selection to harvesting--they effectively transform their fragmented individual plots into a unified larger field. Key Features of the SFLF Model:
Collective Decision-Making: Farmers jointly select crop varieties and plan the cultivation process, ensuring uniformity and efficiency across the consolidated land. Synchronized Agricultural Operations: Activities such as planting, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting are carried out in a coordinated manner, optimizing resource use and reducing operational costs. Enhanced Bargaining Power: By operating as a collective, farmers gain better leverage when negotiating with suppliers for inputs like seeds and fertilizers, and when marketing their produce to buyers, leading to improved income and market access.
UPSC 2023Indian Economy · Agriculture
Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. 2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. 3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Indian government includes niger seeds in its Minimum Support Price (MSP) pro-gram for Kharif crops. The MSP for niger seeds was set at 7,734 per quintal for the 2023-24 season reflecting an increase from previous years.
Statement 2 is correct: Niger is primarily cultivated as a Kharif crop in India. It is sown during the monsoon season (June-July) and harvested in the post-monsoon period (September-October). It is grown mainly in states like Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Statement 3 is correct: Niger seed oil is traditionally used by various tribal communities in India for cooking purposes. The oil which is extracted from niger seeds is valued for its nutritional properties and forms an integral part of the diet in several tribal regions.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2023
(b) Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations
2
2023
(c) All three
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Agriculture?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Agriculture (Indian Economy), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Agriculture?
Questions on Agriculture (Indian Economy) are available for 18 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
