With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’,
which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies
and to demonstrate value-addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with a cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal, and tribal farmers havea larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment.
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Prelims
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Agriculture › Crop-specific details
Agriculture › Crop-specific details
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(C)
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Agriculture › Farming Techniques
Agriculture › Farming Techniques
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to
traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to
local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated
landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. The provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such
identifies GIAHS
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Answer
(B)
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Agriculture › SubsidiesXAgriculture
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Art and Culture › AdministrationXGupta
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Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
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Answer
(B)
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Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste
hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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(C)
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Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy
Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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(B)
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Art and Culture › Historical Sites