1. The term “fiscal deficit” indicates:

Excess of government expenditure over revenue
Excess of government revenue over expenditure
A balanced budget where income equals expenditure
Lack of financial planning

Detailed SolutionThe term “fiscal deficit” indicates:

2. Skill development programs aim to address the shortage of:

Skilled labor in industries
Unskilled agricultural workers
Government bureaucrats
Religious scholars

Detailed SolutionSkill development programs aim to address the shortage of:

3. Bihar’s fish resources are primarily found in:

Rivers
Lakes and reservoirs
Ponds and tanks
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBihar’s fish resources are primarily found in:

4. The integration of technology in the transport sector of Bihar, such as mobile apps for ticketing and route planning, can:

Enhance passenger convenience
Provide real-time information
Improve overall efficiency
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe integration of technology in the transport sector of Bihar, such as mobile apps for ticketing and route planning, can:

5. The themes of Biraha songs often include:

Pain of separation
Social injustice
Devotion to deities
Celebration of nature

Detailed SolutionThe themes of Biraha songs often include:

6. The Tikuli art form involves decorating small discs made of:

Glass
Metal
Wood
Paper

Detailed SolutionThe Tikuli art form involves decorating small discs made of:

7. The term “Patliputra” used in some newspapers refers to the current city of:

Patna
Muzaffarpur
Gaya
Bhagalpur

Detailed SolutionThe term “Patliputra” used in some newspapers refers to the current city of:

8. Which musical instrument is prominently used in many Bihari folk songs?

Dholak
Sarangi
Harmonium
Sitar

Detailed SolutionWhich musical instrument is prominently used in many Bihari folk songs?

9. The “Vikramshila Setu” bridge connects which two districts in Bihar?

Bhagalpur and Munger
Patna and Hajipur
Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur
Gaya and Bodh Gaya

Detailed SolutionThe “Vikramshila Setu” bridge connects which two districts in Bihar?

10. The last powerful ruler of the Mauryan Empire was:

Ashoka
Bindusara
Brihadratha
Chandragupta I

Detailed SolutionThe last powerful ruler of the Mauryan Empire was: