Prelims 2014 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.1

Q.2

Q.2

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2014 • Q.1

Agriculture

What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?

Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.

There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.

The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

2014 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.2

Syllabus Connection

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. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Agriculture

Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II

Ch.5: Primary Activities

Geography • Class 12 • Class 12 Human Geography

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