Indian Economy·Prelims Questions

Agricultural Production and Productivity — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Consider the following statements about agricultural productivity in India: 1. Punjab has the highest wheat productivity among all Indian states 2. The yield gap for rice in India is estimated to be around 40-50% 3. Total Factor Productivity growth in agriculture has accelerated since 2010 4. Climate change is expected to reduce wheat productivity more than rice productivity Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2easy

The 'Digital Agriculture Mission' launched by the Government of India primarily aims to:

Q3hard

Which of the following best explains the 'productivity paradox' in Indian agriculture?

Q4easy

Consider the following pairs: Government Scheme - Primary Objective 1. PM-KISAN - Direct income support to farmers 2. PMFBY - Crop insurance coverage 3. Soil Health Card - Nutrient management guidance 4. Per Drop More Crop - Water use efficiency How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q5medium

The concept of 'sustainable intensification' in agriculture refers to:

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