21. The Bhangar soil is rich in lime which makes it suitable for _____ cultivation.

Cotton
Sugarcane
Jute
Oilseed

Detailed SolutionThe Bhangar soil is rich in lime which makes it suitable for _____ cultivation.

22. Among the States of India, Bihar’s rank in terms of lowest literacy rate (2011Census) is

First
Second
Third
Fourth E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionAmong the States of India, Bihar’s rank in terms of lowest literacy rate (2011Census) is

23. Gandhiji’s Non-Cooperation movement urged people to avoid alcohol. This resulted in a serious loss of revenue for the government. The government of a province circulated a list of prominent individuals who drank alcohol as a device to persuade people to start drinking again. Name the province.

Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Bombay
Gujarat E. None of the above

Detailed SolutionGandhiji’s Non-Cooperation movement urged people to avoid alcohol. This resulted in a serious loss of revenue for the government. The government of a province circulated a list of prominent individuals who drank alcohol as a device to persuade people to start drinking again. Name the province.

24. The first sitting of Bihar Legislature Council was convened at ………….

Purnea
Nalanda
Bankipore
Gaya

Detailed SolutionThe first sitting of Bihar Legislature Council was convened at ………….

25. Who was the founder of Nalanda University?

Chandragupta Vikramaditya
Kumargupta-I
Dharampal
Pushyamitra

Detailed SolutionWho was the founder of Nalanda University?

26. The Indian National Congress Session of 1922 was held at which place in Bihar?

Haripura
Patna
Gaya
Ramgarh

Detailed SolutionThe Indian National Congress Session of 1922 was held at which place in Bihar?

27. Who was the first Mughal ruler to be sworn in Patna?

Shahjahan
Farrukhsiyar
Akbar
Aurangzeb

Detailed SolutionWho was the first Mughal ruler to be sworn in Patna?

28. In which of the following places Lord Vishnu had taken holy bath?

Baunsi
Simaria
Sitamarhi
None of these

Detailed SolutionIn which of the following places Lord Vishnu had taken holy bath?

29. The Vidhan Parishad is also known as

Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Legislature
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Vidhan Parishad is also known as

30. Assertion (A) State Forest Policy aims to bring 33% area under forest cover. Reason (R) State wants to meet national target as National Forest Policy aims 33% area under forest cover.

A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Both are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Detailed SolutionAssertion (A) State Forest Policy aims to bring 33% area under forest cover. Reason (R) State wants to meet national target as National Forest Policy aims 33% area under forest cover.