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4 July 2026

Chhattisgarh government's agricultural advice amid El Nino

The topic provides practical, real-world examples of climate-resilient agricultural practices like Direct Seeded Rice and crop diversification that can be used as case studies or context in answers regarding food security and disaster mitigation.

1 min read Day 6 of 24 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • El Nino is the periodic warming of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which typically weakens the South Asian monsoon.
  • Chhattisgarh government has advised farmers to adopt short to medium duration crop varieties to mitigate rainfall uncertainty during the kharif season.
  • Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is being promoted as an alternative to traditional paddy transplanting.
  • DSR benefits include: 20% water savings, reduction in cultivation costs by approximately ₹5,000 per acre, and 12–15 days earlier crop maturity.
  • Farmers are encouraged to cultivate oil seeds to diversify from traditional paddy.
  • Water conservation strategies include clearing fields and bunds, timely ploughing, and constructing field bunds before the monsoon onset.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 24 in El Nino impact on India's monsoon, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) as a climate-resilient agricultural practice in the context of monsoon variability in India. 150 words
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  2. How does the El Nino phenomenon impact India's agricultural productivity? Examine the adaptive strategies that state governments can implement to ensure food security during periods of rainfall uncertainty. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What are the primary benefits of the Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technique as highlighted by agricultural departments?

  2. What is the typical impact of El Nino on the South Asian monsoon?

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