Indian Agriculture

Explain any four major issues of concern in Indian agriculture. To what extent the diversification towards high value agriculture will be helpful to address these issues of concern?

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Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, employing more than 40% of the workforce and contributing around 18% to the country’s GDP. Despite its importance, the sector continues to face several structural and systemic challenges. In this response, we will examine four major issues affecting Indian agriculture and analyze how diversification towards high-value […]

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Draw a map of rainfall pattern in the Indian economy. In what ways rainfall pattern influences agrarian production?

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Introduction Rainfall is one of the most important natural factors that affect the Indian economy, especially in the agricultural sector. India’s agriculture is still largely dependent on monsoon rains. Understanding the pattern of rainfall helps us analyze how it influences agrarian production and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. In this post, we’ll discuss the

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Discuss the pattern of agrarian expansion in the Indian subcontinent.

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Introduction Agrarian expansion in the Indian subcontinent has been a defining feature of its social, economic, and ecological history. It refers to the progressive extension of agriculture into new territories, conversion of forests and wastelands into cultivable fields, and intensification of agricultural activities over time. From the early Vedic period to the colonial era, the

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