What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (150 words) [2019] What does this quotations mean to you in the present context: “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.”- Tirukkural. (150 words) 2018 With regard to the morality of actions, one view is
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Sunita, a middle class innocent girl, the first time her husband raped her was on their wedding night. Only 18 years old and in an arranged marriage with a man she barely knew, she didn’t think that he would demand sex on the night they got married. He did. She wasn’t ready for it. It
Mauryans were the earliest empire builders who ruled over a vast geographical area. Strong political base, centralized administrative system and favourable economic as well as other environmental conditions provided surplus production which led not only to urbanization but also paved the way for renaissance in the field of art and culture. After an interregnum of more
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Patna School of Painting (also known as Patna Qalaam/Patna Kalam/Company painting) is a style of Indian painting which existed in Bihar, India in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was the world’s first independent school of painting which dealt exclusively with the commoners and their lifestyle also helped Patna Kalam paintings gain in popularity. The
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Pala dynasty ruled over Bihar and Bengal area from 8th to 12 century. Apart from being astute diplomats and military conquerors Pala rulers were also great patron of Art and architecture. The new style of Arts developed under their patronage are called Pala arts. The Pala arts can be discussed under following heads: Sculpture Terracotta figurines
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E–technology is broadly understood to include the Internet and related information technologies. E-Agriculture is a new area of knowledge emerging out of convergence of IT and farming techniques. It enhances the agricultural value chain through the application of Internet and related technologies. Uses of IT in agriculture: Supporting new methods for precision agriculture like computerized farm machinery that
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Animal rearing is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock. It deals with the care and breeding of livestock like buffaloes, cows, pigs, horses, cattle, sheep, camels, goats, etc., that are useful to humans. Animal husbandry is an integral component of Indian agriculture, supporting livelihood of almost 55% of the rural population. India is the highest livestock owner of
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Food processing: It is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished products. Food processing is a branch of manufacturing wherein raw materials are transformed into intermediate foodstuffs or edible products through the application of scientific knowledge and technology. Food processing requires good quality raw materials from either
Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil or agricultural field. It is the replacement or supplementation of rainwater with another source of water. It is used in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. Applications: to assist in the growth of agricultural crops and plants by maintaining with the minimum amount
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Cropping Pattern: The physical diversities and plurality of cultures in India are also reflected in agricultural practices and cropping patterns in the country. Cropping Pattern can be defined as the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time. India has three cropping seasons — rabi, kharif and zaid. Rabi crops: These are
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