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    Question

    As per Economic Survey 2025–26, the “Maize vs.

    Paddy” trade-off in agriculture highlights a conflict between: 
    A Exports vs domestic consumption Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Energy security (ethanol) vs nutritional security Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Small farmers vs large corporations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Organic vs chemical farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E North vs South Indian agriculture Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Incentives for maize (ethanol/energy) are diverting land away from pulses and oilseeds, creating a policy trade-off between energy security and nutritional security. 

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