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UPSC CSE Mains 2026 · GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

Explain by giving two examples, how biotechnology has helped the Indian farmers in processing their perishable crops.

Theme

T143 Food processing industry

What UPSC asks in this theme

Repeated: scope and significance of food processing, challenges and opportunities, employment, biotech for perishables, poor acceptance of small units, e-commerce for supply chains, and the pink revolution.

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Writing the answer

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T148 Biotechnology: applications, biopharma, microbes for fuel

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS3202515 marks

    Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in this sector for generating employment opportunities.

  2. GS3202210 marks

    Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.

  3. GS32020

    What are the challenges and opportunities of the food processing sector in the country? How can the income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

  4. GS32017

    What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?

  5. GS32015

    What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming these bottlenecks?

  6. GS32013

    India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.

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