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SubjectsEconomySectors & DevelopmentChapter 6 — Agriculture6.1 Features of Indian Agriculture

Topic 6.1 · Economy · Agriculture

Features of Indian Agriculture

Features of Indian Agriculture is studied as part of "Agriculture" (Sectors & Development) in Economy. Agriculture employs nearly half of India's workforce; its reforms, credit, MSP and food security policies are exam favourites.

In the examination context, features of indian agriculture carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Green Revolution
HYV seeds — food self-sufficiency
MSP
Minimum Support Price for major crops
NITI Aayog
Replaced Planning Commission in 2015
Kisan Credit Card
Short-term credit for farmers

Key Points

  • Green Revolution — HYV seeds — food self-sufficiency
  • MSP — Minimum Support Price for major crops
  • NITI Aayog — Replaced Planning Commission in 2015
  • Kisan Credit Card — Short-term credit for farmers

Important Names

M.S. SwaminathanCharan SinghM.S. Subramaniam

Important Dates

1966First Green Revolution phase
2015NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »MSP is announced for 22 crops. The Green Revolution's father figure in India is M.S. Swaminathan.

Related topics

6.2 Land Reforms & Tenancy6.3 Green Revolution & Food Security6.4 Agricultural Credit, Insurance & MSP
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