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Topic Micro-irrigation
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 13 years (2011–2024), peaking in 2011.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2011
- Recurs across 3 years (2011–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2011 → GEO 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2024
Which one among the following statements about PDMC scheme (Per Drop More Crop) is not correct ?
- A This scheme focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through micro-irrigation.
- B The cost borne in implementing this scheme is shared by the Central Government and the State Governments in the ratio of 50 : 50. ✓
- C It is a Centrally sponsored scheme.
- D This scheme is implemented under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Agriculture › Agri Schemes & Institutions
CSE2016
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?
- Reduction in weed
- Reduction in soil salinity
- Reduction in soil erosion
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D None of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Agriculture › Irrigation & Water
CSE2011
With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced
- It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming
- In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Agriculture › Irrigation & Water
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