11. Which of these religions has its origins in Bihar:

Jainism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Shaivism

Detailed SolutionWhich of these religions has its origins in Bihar:

12. Which of these languages is NOT recognized as a scheduled language of India?

Maithili
Bhojpuri
Urdu
Sindhi

Detailed SolutionWhich of these languages is NOT recognized as a scheduled language of India?

13. Rainwater harvesting and watershed management are important strategies for:

Recharging groundwater
Improving surface water availability
Reducing soil erosion
All of the above

Detailed SolutionRainwater harvesting and watershed management are important strategies for:

14. The southern part of Bihar is rich in minerals and located in the:

Chotanagpur Plateau
Thar Desert
Gangetic Plains
Western Ghats

Detailed SolutionThe southern part of Bihar is rich in minerals and located in the:

15. Bihar has potential for generating energy from:

Hydropower
Solar
Wind
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBihar has potential for generating energy from:

16. Livestock rearing in Bihar contributes to:

Milk and meat production
Income generation
Draught power
All of the above

Detailed SolutionLivestock rearing in Bihar contributes to:

17. Out-migration can lead to a shortage of labor in Bihar, particularly in the:

Agricultural sector
Construction sector
Small-scale industries
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOut-migration can lead to a shortage of labor in Bihar, particularly in the:

18. The transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agriculture is a hallmark of which prehistoric age in Bihar?

Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Palaeolithic
Iron Age

Detailed SolutionThe transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agriculture is a hallmark of which prehistoric age in Bihar?

19. Limited access to credit and financial services for farmers in Bihar can hinder:

Investment in technology
Crop diversification
Adoption of improved farming practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionLimited access to credit and financial services for farmers in Bihar can hinder:

20. The Ganga River enters Bihar from the state of:

Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Jharkhand
Nepal

Detailed SolutionThe Ganga River enters Bihar from the state of: