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Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping;
5. Due to the lack of a coherent policy on food security, India not only faces threat of food shortage but also ends up affecting its agricultural exports. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , The Hindu
Why the question:
India, which surprised the world with its decision to bar wheat export with immediate effect, appears to be on the defensive now after its May 13 announcement.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impacts of lack of a policy on food security.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by key facts relevant to the context of the question.
Body:
First, write about reasons for despite being self-sufficient in food production, India faces problems of hunger and food insecurity.
Next, write about the impact of lack of a coherent policy on food security.
Next, mention the various measures that are needed to be taken in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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