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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2024General Studies
Question
Consider the following pairs: 1. BHARAT | Agri Infra Fund 2. Longpi pottery | Chhattisgarh 3. Sulur Bamboo Wind Flute | Manipur How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Options
- A Only one pair
- B Only two pairs
- C All three pairs
- D None of the pairs
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Correct Answer
A Only one pair
Model Answer
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
- The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has launched a new campaign for banks under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) titled BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation). The campaign aims to boost the creation of agri-infra projects in the country and support the farmers' income and livelihood. Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.
- The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a central sector scheme to provide medium to long-term debt financing for investment in post-harvest infrastructure and community farming assets.
- The scheme aims to create a robust rural infrastructure that can enhance the value of agricultural produce, reduce wastage and increase farmers' income.
Longpi Pottery
- Longpi Pottery is a unique, black pottery tradition from Manipur, Northeast India, known for its minimalist design and handcrafted nature. Hence, pair 2 is incorrectly matched.
- It is traditionally created by men of the Tangkhul Naga community, though women can practice it as well.
- It's named after the villages of Longpi Khullen and Longpi Kajui, where the special clay materials are sourced.
'Sulur' bamboo wind flute
- 'Sulur' bamboo wind flute is a unique musical creation curated by the Gond Tribe of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Hence, pair 3 is incorrectly matched.
- It produces melodies through a simple one-handed twirl and has fish emblems, geometric lines, and triangles etched on its surface.
- The 'Sulur' serves utilitarian purposes, helping tribal men ward off animals and guide cattle through jungles.