How has India benefited from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?

In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?

What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.

What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture.

Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.

Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.

Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.

The public expenditure management is a challenge to the government of India in the context of budget-making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it.

How far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?

Elaborate on the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.