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Analyze the challenges faced by the Indian agriculture sector in achieving targeted growth rates. What measures can be taken to align agricultural growth with India's aspirations of becoming a developed nation?

Evaluate the impact of recent global tariff changes on India's agricultural strategy. How can India balance domestic agricultural needs with international trade pressures?

Discuss the implications of Niti vs Niyat in the context of India's agricultural policies. How does this duality affect the effectiveness of reforms in rural agricultural practices?

Critically analyze the role of technology in addressing the land problem in food production. What are the challenges of implementing alternative agricultural practices at a large scale?

Evaluate the impact of deforestation on global biodiversity.

Critically evaluate the potential of orphan crops in India's agricultural transformation. What role do these crops play in ensuring food diversity and security?

Discuss the policy dilemma of promoting trade liberalisation through FTAs while protecting vulnerable domestic agricultural sectors. Suggest measures to ensure sustainable livelihoods for apple growers amid cheaper imports.

What lessons can India draw from global agricultural trade practices to ensure a level playing field for domestic producers? Comment.

Tamil Nadu achieved near-target paddy coverage during a normal Northeast Monsoon, revealing resilience from cumulative water availability and groundwater buffers beyond monsoon dependence; critically evaluate whether reservoir storage and procurement adequately indicate agricultural resilience, and discuss how water management links agricultural stability, food security, and ecological governance amid future water stress.

How do government policies like MSP, power subsidies, and short-term crop incentives influence farmers’ reliance on water-intensive rice, and what are the implications for groundwater depletion and sustainable agriculture in Punjab and Haryana?

Examine how Himachal Pradesh’s proposed hemp cultivation policy reflects a shift from prohibition to regulation. Discuss the legal, economic and governance challenges involved.

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