Mains

7 questions

#	Question	Microtheme	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper	Subject
2025
1	Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.	Food Processing Sector	2025	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	15.0	GS3	Economics
2022
2	Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India	Food Processing Sector	2022	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	10.0	GS3	Economics
2020
3	What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?	Food Processing Sector	2020	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	10.0	GS3	Economics
2019
4	Elaborate on the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.	Food Processing Sector	2019	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	10.0	GS3	Economics
2017
5	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?	Food Processing Sector	2017	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	10.0	GS3	Economics
2015
6	What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming this bottleneck?	Food Processing Sector	2015	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	12.5	GS3	Economics
2013
7	India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.		2013	GS3-10.Food processing and related industries in India-scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management	10.0	GS3	Economics