GS3 2022 Q4 10 marks 150 words Food Processing Industry

UPSC Mains 2022 GS3 Q4 — Food Processing Industry

Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question Decoded — examiner's intent

Directive verbs
Elaborate
Scope keywords
scopesignificancefood processing industryIndia
Implicit sub-parts
  • Current scale and future potential (upstream/downstream/exports).
  • Socio-economic impact on farmers, employment, and nutrition.
  • Brief mention of structural bottlenecks or enablers (like PMKSY) to justify the 'elaborate' directive.
Common pitfalls
  • Mixing up 'scope' (potential/reach) with 'significance' (importance/impact).
  • Focusing too much on general agriculture issues rather than specific 'processing' aspects.
  • Neglecting to mention data/facts like India’s share in global trade or the sunrise sector status.
  • Failing to link the industry to the specific goal of 'doubling farmers' income'.
Dimensions required
EconomicAgriculturalSocial/NutritionalSupply Chain/Logistics
Marks allocation hint

Spend 25 words on a crisp definition/status intro. Allocate 50 words to 'Scope' (diversification/exports) and 60 words to 'Significance' (waste reduction/income/jobs). Use the remaining 15 words for a forward-looking conclusion linking it to food security.

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