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11. Previous Year GS Mains Test Series Questions

 

1. Animal rearing is a key livelihood and risk mitigation strategy for tribals and small and marginal farmers, particularly across the rainfed regions of India. Substantiate. Also, discuss some strategies to realize the potential of this sector.Answer:2. In spite of having the world’s largest livestock population in India, the potential of animal rearing remains underutilized. In this context, discuss the challenges faced by the meat and poultry sector and suggest measures for accelerated and sustained growth for this sector.Way Forward3. “Compared to animal husbandry’s contribution to the Indian economy, the sector has received much less resources and institutional support.” Analyse the above statement in the light of challenges faced by livestock sector in India.Answer:Dairy Sector:Way Forward:Meat and Poultry Sector:The Way Forward:Nutrition: Fodder and FeedChallenges:The Way Forward:Livestock Health:Challenges:The Way Forward:Fisheries Sector:Challenges:The Way Forward:4. In India, livestock sector promotes more equitable sharing of resources and gender equity. Examine.Answer:5. The success of “Operation Flood” proves that thoughtful intervention in the livestock sector has the potential of acting as a growth engine for the agriculture sector and rural economy. In light of this, examine the potential of the livestock sector and the challenges it faces. Also enumerate the steps taken by the government in recent years to leverage the potential of this sector.Answer: