Samrat Samprati’s Missionary Activities and Jain Patronage — Ujjain, Sada-Vratas, Afghanistan | UPSC Ancient History MCQ

With reference to Samrat Samprati’s contributions to the spread of Jainism, consider the following statements:1. Samprati sent missionaries to regions including Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar (Burma) to propagate Jainism.2. He established approximately 700 Sada-vratas (Charitable Houses) that provided free food, shelter, and medical care.3. Samprati ruled from major hubs like Ujjain and Pataliputra, … Read more

FRA, PESA and Gram Sabha — Sustainable Peace in LWE Zones | District Mineral Foundation Tribal Welfare UPSC MCQ

Consider the following statements regarding the measures for sustainable peace in erstwhile Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected zones in India:1. The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996 are considered important instruments to prevent resurgence of Maoist ideology.2. Empowering the Gram Sabha over ‘Jal, Jangal, Zameen’ is … Read more

Clear Hold Build Doctrine — India’s LWE Counter-Insurgency Strategy | FOBs, RCPLWEA, Dharti Aaba Abhiyan UPSC

With reference to India’s strategy to eliminate Left Wing Extremism (LWE), consider the following statements regarding the ‘Clear, Hold, and Build’ counter-insurgency doctrine:1. The ‘Clear’ phase involves intelligence-led offensive operations to neutralize armed insurgents and destroy Maoist safe havens.2. The ‘Hold’ phase involves establishing Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) deep inside Maoist strongholds such as Abujhmad.3. … Read more

Match Column – Types of Farming Systems

Match the column: TABLE-I TABLE-II 1) Capitalistic farming a) Kolkhozes 2) Mixed farming b) Most risky farming system 3) Diversified farming c) Most common in western countries 4) Specialized farming d) Crop + livestock 5) Collective farming e) Dairy + Poultry + Fisheries