Mppsc prelims 2024 final answer key

Contract Farming: Agreement between farmers and processing/marketing firms for production and supply of agricultural products under forward agreements, frequently at predetermined prices.

Judicial Activism: It is an approach to the exercise of judicial review, or a description of a particular judicial decision, in which a judge is generally considered more willing to decide constitutional issues and to invalidate legislative or executive actions.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) : is a type of investment fund that holds a collection of assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities and is traded on stock exchanges, much like individual stocks. ETFs offer investors a way to diversify their portfolios with a single investment and are known for their lower fees and ease of trading

Social capital: Social capital is a set of shared values or resources that allows individuals to work together in a group to effectively achieve a common purpose.

Vasudhev Kutumbakam : It is a noble idea that teaches people to rise above differences of caste, creed, colour and race, and to love one another as ourselves.

Polar vortex: It is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s North and South Pole.

Trade Statistics (2023-24):

India's Exports of goods and services =

$437 billion + $340 billion = $777 billion (21.5% of GDP)

India's imports of goods and services =

$677 billion + $177 billion = $854 billion (23.6% of GDP)

India's merchandise exports and imports both have decreased (in absolute terms) in 2023-24 as compared to 2022-23


Agriculture Trade
Exports = $48 billion
Imports= $32 billion

India's agriculture exports and imports both have decreased (in absolute terms) in 2023-24 as compared to 2022-23

🔆Tribal Art in India:

Diverse array of expressions reflecting lives, beliefs, and customs.
• Examples:
✅ Warli Art (Maharashtra) : Simple geometric shapes depicting harmony with nature.
✅ Gond Art (Central India) : Vibrant hues, intricate patterns, rich mythology.
✅ Madhubani Painting (Bihar) : Intricate motifs, bold colors, scenes from mythology.
✅ Pattachitra Art (Odisha) : Mythological narratives on cloth or palm leaves.
✅ Santhal Art (Eastern India) : Earthy tones, tribal motifs using natural materials.
✅ Saura Painting (Odisha) : Vibrant colors, geometric patterns, depicting deities and myths.
✅ Bhil Art (Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh) : Folkore, rituals, nature, animals, deities.
✅ Phad Painting (Rajasthan) : Stories of deities, heroes, and legends on large scrolls.
✅ Pithora Painting (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh) : Ritualistic art for blessings.
✅ Toda Embroidery (Tamil Nadu) : Geometric patterns using natural materials.

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As per APEDA, India is the fifth largest maize producer, accounting for 2.59% of global production in 2020.

Maize is the third most important cereal crop in India after rice and wheat. It accounts for around 10% of total food grain production in the country.

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