Q.1) How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers? (15 marks)
Q.2) A reconfiguration of public policy is needed to replace agricultural subsidies with investment. Discuss. (15 marks)
Q.3) What is biotechnology (BT)? Why there is an increased activity of BT in the field of agriculture? (10 marks)