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Q89 (IAS/2021) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy › Sustainable farming practices Official Key

In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme. 2. The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France. 3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’s research centres. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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The correct answer is Option 4 (1, 2 and 3) because all three statements accurately describe the institutional framework of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) initiatives in India.

  • Statement 1 is correct: The "Climate-Smart Village" (CSV) approach is a flagship project of the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) program. It aims to test and scale up climate-resilient farming practices across various agro-ecological zones in India.
  • Statement 2 is correct: CCAFS is a strategic partnership led by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). CGIAR is an international global partnership, and its System Organization headquarters is located in Montpellier, France.
  • Statement 3 is correct: ICRISAT, located in Patancheru (Hyderabad), India, is a prominent member of the CGIAR consortium. It plays a pivotal role in implementing CSA technologies and conducting research for semi-arid tropical regions.

Since all statements are factually accurate, Option 4 is the right choice.

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In the context of India's Climate-Smart Agriculture, is the "Climate-Smart Village" approach in India part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) international research programme?
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Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Salient Features: > p. 43
Strength: 5/5
“Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA): Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an approach that helps to guide actions needed to transform and reorient agricultural systems to effectively support development and ensure food security in a changing climate. CSA aims to tackle three main objectives: sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes; adapting and building resilience to climate change; and reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas emissions wherever possible.”
Why relevant

Defines Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) as an approach with objectives (productivity, adaptation/resilience, mitigation) that underpins initiatives called 'Climate-Smart Village' models.

How to extend

A student could note that CCAFS focuses on CSA globally and therefore check whether CCAFS runs CSA-model pilots called 'Climate‑Smart Villages' in India.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Some best CSA practices include: > p. 353
Strength: 4/5
“• To promote conservation agriculture and sustainable mechanization • To diversify through agro-forestry, intercropping or other diversification strategies • To identify and utilize improved seed varieties that are adapted to climate change (e.g In Puri district of Odisha, rice- and pulse-growing farmers are using climate smart methods of production to increase the productivity and mitigating the effects of climate change.”
Why relevant

Gives a concrete Indian example (Puri district) of farmers using 'climate smart methods' at local scale, indicating CSA is implemented at village/district level in India.

How to extend

One could use this pattern (local CSA pilots exist) plus CCAFS's role in piloting local CSA to search for CCAFS‑linked village projects in India.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > Mission Objectives > p. 305
Strength: 4/5
“To devise strategic plans at the agro-climatic zone level so that action plans are context: udated to All Rights Reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means, without Permission in writing. regional scales in the areas of research and development (R&D), technology and practices, infrastructure and capacity building • To enhance agricultural productivity through customised interventions such as use of biotechnology to develop improved varieties of crops and livestock, promoting efficient irrigation systems, demonstration of appropriate technology, capacity building and skill development• To facilitate access to information and institutional support by expanding Automatic Weather Station networks to the panchayat level and linking them to existing insurance mechanisms including the Weather Based Crop”
Why relevant

Mission objectives mention devising action plans at agro‑climatic and panchayat levels and linking weather stations to panchayats—showing national policy emphasis on village/panchayat‑scale interventions.

How to extend

Knowing national-level push for village/panchayat interventions, a student could check whether international programmes (like CCAFS) partner with such national/panchayat initiatives to implement 'Climate‑Smart Villages'.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 26: Institutions and Measures > 26.7 NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY FUND > p. 378
Strength: 4/5
“tr l t i 1 ' t 1 1 l \ .l , , ? .,t l : "t 1 1 l \ 'l • Government assistance under the NCEF shall in no case exceed 40% of the total project cost. • Indo-French Project to Study Effects of Climate Change on Farming • The Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA) launched a multidisciplinary, research project titled Adaptation of Irrigated Agriculture to Climate Change (AICHA).”
Why relevant

Describes international research collaboration (Indo‑French project on adaptation of irrigated agriculture), showing precedent for international research programmes conducting climate‑agriculture projects in India.

How to extend

Given this precedent, a student could plausibly look for similar international research programmes (e.g., CCAFS) running CSA/Climate‑Smart Village projects in India.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.7.INDIAN NETWORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE ASSESSMENT > p. 309
Strength: 3/5
“23.7.INDIAN NETWORK ON CLIMATE CHANGQ ASSESSMENT • The Indian Network on Climate Change Assessment (INCCA) was launched in October 2008 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in an effort to promote domestic research on climate change, and build on the country's climate change expertise. • INCCA is a network-based programme of the MoEF, which consists of over 100 institutions and over 200 scientists nationwide, aimed at bringing in more science-based policy-making, based on measurements, monitoring and modeling. associated vulnerabilities and adaptation; devise decision support systems; and build capacity towards management of climate change related risks and opportunities. • The INCCA will carry out research on the effects of climate change in different regions and sectors in India and suggest suitable adaptation and mitigation steps. • Objective is to have an independent body of Indian scientists who could 'prepare scientific reports at the domestic level about the impact of climate change on various sectors, which can give a real picture and influence the world debate.' • Reports prepared by the INCCA will form.”
Why relevant

Describes INCCA as a national network to promote domestic climate research and influence policy, implying both domestic and international actors engage in climate‑agriculture research in India.

How to extend

A student could infer that international programmes often coordinate with national networks (like INCCA) and therefore check for CCAFS collaboration with Indian research networks on village‑scale CSA pilots.

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