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Topic Organic Farming
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 9 years (2017–2026), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2017 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2026
Which one of the following government schemes in India promotes organic farming?
- A Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- B PM Kisan Yojana
- C PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana
- D Krishi Bhagya Yojana
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Agriculture › Agri Schemes & Institutions
CAPF2017
Which one of the following is NOT correct about organic farming?
- A It does not use genetically modified seeds
- B Synthetic pesticides or fertilizers are not used
- C It uses minimal crop rotation ✓
- D It uses ecologically protective practices
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Agriculture › Crops & Cropping Systems
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