21. The presence of beads made from materials like carnelian in prehistoric Bihar suggests:

Trade networks
Artistic expression
Personal adornment
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe presence of beads made from materials like carnelian in prehistoric Bihar suggests:

22. Many tribal communities in Bihar traditionally practice:

Shifting cultivation
Subsistence agriculture
Forest-based livelihoods
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMany tribal communities in Bihar traditionally practice:

23. Bhojpuri is widely spoken in Bihar as well as parts of:

Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
Punjab and Haryana
Maharashtra and Gujarat
Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Detailed SolutionBhojpuri is widely spoken in Bihar as well as parts of:

24. The census collects data on various aspects of the population, including:

Demographics
Social indicators
Economic activities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe census collects data on various aspects of the population, including:

25. One of the challenges faced by Bihar’s education system is:

High dropout rates
Excess availability of teachers
Lack of schools
Overcrowded classrooms

Detailed SolutionOne of the challenges faced by Bihar’s education system is:

26. The British gained control of Bihar after their victory in the Battle of:

Buxar
Plassey
Panipat
Talikota

Detailed SolutionThe British gained control of Bihar after their victory in the Battle of:

27. During the second phase of the census, enumerators visit households to:

Distribute pamphlets
Collect information through a questionnaire
Offer medical check-ups
Conduct voter registration

Detailed SolutionDuring the second phase of the census, enumerators visit households to:

28. Bihar is primarily located in the fertile:

Gangetic Plains
Deccan Plateau
Thar Desert
Himalayan foothills

Detailed SolutionBihar is primarily located in the fertile:

29. The longitudinal extent of Bihar is approximately:

80°E to 85°E
83°E to 88°E
88°E to 92°E
79°E to 83°E

Detailed SolutionThe longitudinal extent of Bihar is approximately:

30. Bihar has significant reserves of which mineral?

Mica
Bauxite
Copper
Gold

Detailed SolutionBihar has significant reserves of which mineral?