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Between 1980 and 2008, most of India’s agricultural growth came from productivity gains rather than increased use of resources. Efficiency and technical improvements contributed 66% of growth, while conventional inputs—such as land, labor, capital, and materials—accounted for 34%. Average annual productivity growth was 2.1%, though it varied across regions.
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education had the greatest impact on productivity, particularly in the northern, western, and central States. Each ₹1 invested in this area generated ₹18.34 in research benefits.
The second most impactful factor was irrigation expansion. Groundwater-well irrigation contributed more to productivity growth than canal irrigation by enabling broader access to water and allowing more land to be double cropped.
Investment in rural education had mixed effects. Where the average level of rural schooling exceeded 4.3 years, it increased productivity. Where the average level of rural schooling was below 4.3 years, it substantially reduced productivity growth and limited the effectiveness of education investments. This threshold appeared critical for adopting new agricultural practices.
International public agricultural research also supported productivity growth, though its effects could not be separated clearly from private-sector research efforts. Support services such as access to credit and farm advisory programs also expanded considerably during this period but did not show a measurable effect on productivity growth.
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education had the greatest impact on productivity, particularly in the northern, western, and central States. Each ₹1 invested in this area generated ₹18.34 in research benefits.
The second most impactful factor was irrigation expansion. Groundwater-well irrigation contributed more to productivity growth than canal irrigation by enabling broader access to water and allowing more land to be double cropped.
Investment in rural education had mixed effects. Where the average level of rural schooling exceeded 4.3 years, it increased productivity. Where the average level of rural schooling was below 4.3 years, it substantially reduced productivity growth and limited the effectiveness of education investments. This threshold appeared critical for adopting new agricultural practices.
International public agricultural research also supported productivity growth, though its effects could not be separated clearly from private-sector research efforts. Support services such as access to credit and farm advisory programs also expanded considerably during this period but did not show a measurable effect on productivity growth.
For each of the following, select Significant if the factor listed is identified as having a significant impact—positive or negative—on agricultural productivity in India between 1980 and 2008. Otherwise, select Not significant.
| Significant | Not significant | |
| Investment in rural education where the average level of schooling was below 4.3 years. | ||
| Public investment in agricultural research and higher education | ||
| Access to credit and farm advisory programs |
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Investment in rural education where the average level of schooling was below 4.3 years.: Significant
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education: Significant
Access to credit and farm advisory programs: Not significant
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Investment in rural education where the average level of schooling was below 4.3 years
• Tab 1 states that when the average level of rural schooling was below 4.3 years, investment in education substantially reduced productivity growth and limited the effectiveness of education investments. Although the effect was negative, the impact was clearly identified and material, making it a significant negative factor in productivity outcomes.
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education
• Tab 1 identifies this as the most impactful factor on productivity growth, especially in the northern, western, and central States. It quantifies the return as ₹18.34 in benefits for every ₹1 invested. This clearly establishes it as a significant positive factor in agricultural productivity.
Access to credit and farm advisory programs
• Tab 1 states that these support services expanded considerably during the period, but explicitly notes that they did not show a measurable effect on productivity growth. Since no causal impact is identified, this is not a significant factor in driving productivity improvements.
Correct answer:
Investment in rural education where the average level of schooling was below 4.3 years. "Significant"
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education "Significant"
Access to credit and farm advisory programs "Not significant"
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Investment in rural education where the average level of schooling was below 4.3 years
• Tab 1 states that when the average level of rural schooling was below 4.3 years, investment in education substantially reduced productivity growth and limited the effectiveness of education investments. Although the effect was negative, the impact was clearly identified and material, making it a significant negative factor in productivity outcomes.
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education
• Tab 1 identifies this as the most impactful factor on productivity growth, especially in the northern, western, and central States. It quantifies the return as ₹18.34 in benefits for every ₹1 invested. This clearly establishes it as a significant positive factor in agricultural productivity.
Access to credit and farm advisory programs
• Tab 1 states that these support services expanded considerably during the period, but explicitly notes that they did not show a measurable effect on productivity growth. Since no causal impact is identified, this is not a significant factor in driving productivity improvements.
Correct answer:
Investment in rural education where the average level of schooling was below 4.3 years. "Significant"
Public investment in agricultural research and higher education "Significant"
Access to credit and farm advisory programs "Not significant"
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