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QUESTION 4
GS3
10 marks

Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?

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What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Agricultural Revolution.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India≈55 words
  2. 2How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/contextMechanism or present statusAnswer each agriculture/economy limb with India-specific evidenceConstraints/trade-offsTargeted way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Agricultural Revolution without directly resolving: “Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?”

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