Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains [Day 45] October 13, 2015 7 Think and Learn-2015, TLP Mains 2015, UPSC, UPSC Mains- Think and Learn-2015 Archives Must Refer– Comprehensive Mains Strategy Weekly Plans Day 45 – TLP: AGRICULTURAL ISSUES 1. What is commodities exchange? What are the mechanisms in India to regulate commodities exchange? Discuss its importance with regard to agriculture sector. 2. According to National Sample Survey Organization, 33 % of all farm households have less than 0.4 hectares of land. Also majority of farmers in India are small and marginal farmers. Critically analyze the initiatives taken by government to address concerns of farmers. Also suggest some measures in this regard. 3. India is largest producer of pulses in theworld. Still India imports large quantities of pulses. Critically examine the reasons for low productivity of pulses in India. 4. Do you think river-linking projects could be one stop solution for irrigation woes of agriculture sector, especially when majority of Indian agriculture is rain fed? Substantiate. 5. What are the different types of irrigation methods practiced in India? Evaluate each method on its merits and demerits. IAS UPSC Mains Questions 2015, TLP Mains IASbaba, UPSC Mains 2015 Related Posts : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs – 13th October, 2015 Read More Protected: 1. What is commodities exchange? What are the mechanisms in India to regulate commodities exchange? Discuss its importance with regard to agriculture sector. Read More TLPGurukul FoundationILP 2026FLM Test SeriesGurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026PSIR Optional FCSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts Day 39 – Q. 5. “India has considerable wind energy potential, yet its development remains regionally skewed.” Examine the factors responsible for this uneven distribution and suggest measures to ensure balanced growth of wind energy across the country. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 39 – Q. 4. Describe the major erosional and depositional landforms formed by glaciers. Support your answer with suitable examples. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 39 – Q. 3. Compare and contrast the timber industry in tropical and temperate regions with respect to forest type, extraction methods, and environmental impact. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 39 – Q. 2. What is the Polar Vortex? Explain its role in influencing extreme weather patterns in the mid-latitudes. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 39 – Q. 1. Why is the Circum-Pacific Belt known as the most active seismic and volcanic region in the world? Discuss the tectonic settings responsible for this activity. (150 words, 10 marks) UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 16th July – 2025 IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [16th July, 2025] – Day 38 Day 38 – Q. 5. “Despite the legal recognition of transgender persons, meaningful empowerment in social, economic, and political spheres remains elusive. Examine the barriers faced by the transgender community in India and suggest ways to ensure inclusive development.” (250 words, 15 marks) Day 38 – Q. 4. “Regional aspirations in India often emerge from a perceived denial of cultural identity, autonomy, and development. Critically examine the factors fueling regionalism in contemporary India and suggest balanced approaches to address them.” (250 words, 15 marks)
