Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.

Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses which have made the United Nations declare 2016 as the International Year of Pulses.

Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become a bane in India?

Explain the changes in cropping patterns in India in the context of changes in consumption patterns and marketing conditions.

Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?

Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies?

What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met?

Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved?

Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.

Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.