Question

Explain:

1. Challenges faced by agriculture
2. The drawback of globalisation

What can be done to tackle these problems in the future?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain the challenges faced by agriculture.
• Explain the drawbacks of globalisation.
• Explain the future steps that can be taken to revive agriculture.

Solution:

• Challenges faced:
  • Irregular or uncertain rain received in India
  • The inadequate facilities for irrigation.
  • The rise in population in the country leads to food shortages.
  • Land degradation is due to the intense use of fertilisers and pesticides.

The drawbacks of globalisation are:

• Agriculture became costly
• Farmers experience competition from the global market.
• Future steps that can be taken in the field of agriculture:
• To diversify and produce high-value crops for international exports.
• To adopt genetic engineering and usage of HYV seeds.
• To harness a diverse range of climates to grow a wide range of high-value crops.
• Usage of environmentally friendly agricultural tools and technologies.