1. "Allied activities assume critical importance in India's rural economy". Elaborate on this statement, bringing out

importance of allied activities

problems being faced by them, and

suggested reform measures.

2. What do you mean by "agrarian reforms"? Why was it necessary to change the pre-independence agrarian structure? How far the stated objectives of agrarian reforms have been achieved in India?

3. Bring out clearly the importance of capital formation in Indian agriculture. Also discuss the different sources from which demand for capital is met in India.

4. What do you mean by agricultural subsidies? What are their different types? Why are these extended

5. What is an agro-industry State the distinctive features of aero-based industry in India.

6. Explain the concept of land utilisation. Also explain the factors that affect the cropping pattern in India.

7. What do you mean by dryland farming? Highlight the importance of dryland farming in India.

8. "The current levels of productivity in Indian 12 agriculture are below the level of productivity in developed and developing countries." Do you agree? Give reasons.

9. State the disabilities from which marketing of 6+6 agricultural produce suffers in India. How far can the cooperative marketing help in removing these?

10. Distinguish between for security and food self-sufficiency. What are the main problems facing the PDS

11. Write notes on any two of the following:

Commercialisation of agriculture during the British period

Agro-forestry

Concept of Green Revolution

WTO and Indian agriculture.