APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 15/07/2025
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (15-07-2025).
❓Question:
Assam’s agriculture remains heavily dependent on the monsoon, making it vulnerable to climatic shocks.
Discuss the impact of drought-like conditions on Assam’s agriculture and suggest measures to build resilience in the farming sector.
(Word Limit: 250)
✅ Model Answer:
🔸 Introduction
Assam’s agrarian economy is intricately tied to the Southwest Monsoon, with over 70% of cultivation rain-fed, especially for sali paddy, the state’s primary crop. In 2025, many districts faced “largely deficient” rainfall, leading to drought-like conditions that threaten food security and rural livelihoods.
🔹 Impact of Drought on Agriculture and Livelihoods
| Area | Impact |
| Crop Productivity | Delayed transplantation of sali paddy, stunted growth due to water stress |
| Livestock | Scarcity of fodder and drinking water leads to reduced milk yield |
| Fisheries | Reduced water levels in ponds affect breeding cycles |
| Labour | Wage loss due to reduced agricultural activity, leading to distress migration |
| Soil Health | Exposure of topsoil to sunlight reduces moisture retention |
🔹 Measures for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
| Domain | Recommendation |
| Agromet Services | Real-time district-level weather advisories via AAU & IMD coordination |
| Drought-Tolerant Crops | Promote short-duration and photo-insensitive rice varieties |
| Irrigation Support | Scale up micro-irrigation, community ponds, and check dams under PMKSY |
| Insurance and Compensation | Expand coverage under PMFBY and ensure timely payouts |
| Diversification | Encourage pulses, oilseeds, and horticulture with lesser water demands |
| Institutional Preparedness | Integrate disaster early warning, seed banks, and contingency planning |
🔸 Conclusion
Recurrent climate shocks in Assam reveal the urgent need to shift from reactive to resilient agriculture, supported by science, policy, and grassroots participation. Building adaptive capacities now will ensure that the next drought does not become the next disaster.
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