What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture.

In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?

What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.

Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.

How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing the unbanked into the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.

Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include lack of skilled manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.

Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?

What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Cities’ vs ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.

Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why is there a gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.

How has globalization led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?