A ban on agricultural exports may initially lower domestic prices but can disrupt supply chains, harm farmers, and strain international relations. Critically examine.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

5. A ban on agricultural exports may initially lower domestic prices but can disrupt supply chains, harm farmers, and strain international relations. Critically examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question: The article discusses that India’s agricultural exports fell 8.2% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 on the back of shipment curbs on a host of commodities, from cereals and sugar to onions. Key Demand of the question: To write about the implications of curbs on certain agricultural exports by the government and its impact. Directive word: Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: In the first part, bring out the factors as to why the agricultural exports are banned. Next, write about the implications of the curbs – on food security, on farmers, wheat prices, exports, procurement etc. Next, writ about the negatives of the above. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.

Why the question:

The article discusses that India’s agricultural exports fell 8.2% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 on the back of shipment curbs on a host of commodities, from cereals and sugar to onions.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the implications of curbs on certain agricultural exports by the government and its impact.

Directive word:

Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by giving context.

In the first part, bring out the factors as to why the agricultural exports are banned.

Next, write about the implications of the curbs – on food security, on farmers, wheat prices, exports, procurement etc.

Next, writ about the negatives of the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.