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Agricultural Geography and Agroecology

5 PYQs · Asked in 4 of 16 years · Free practice

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Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture

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PYQs on Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture

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Prelims 2026

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AgricultureAgricultural Geography and AgroecologyDryland, Rainfed and Arid AgricultureMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture · Mixed and Integrated Farming Systems · Farmer Welfare, Income Support and Agricultural Schemes
Related topics:
Mixed and Integrated Farming Systems · Farmer Welfare, Income Support and Agricultural Schemes

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2026 · Q28

Prelims 2026, question 28: Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture

Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)? 1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas 2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions 3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) Select the answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2012

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AgricultureAgricultural Geography and AgroecologyDryland, Rainfed and Arid AgricultureEasy
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture
Related topics:
Cereals and Millets · Pulses and Oilseeds
2012 · Q47

Prelims 2012, question 47: Dryland, Rainfed and Arid Agriculture

Consider the following crops of India : 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?

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