21. Ongoing geological surveys in Bihar aim to:

Identify new mineral deposits
Assess the potential for further exploitation
Develop sustainable mining practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOngoing geological surveys in Bihar aim to:

22. Vidyapati, the celebrated Maithili poet, was from which region of Bihar?

Mithila
Magadh
Bhojpur
Anga

Detailed SolutionVidyapati, the celebrated Maithili poet, was from which region of Bihar?

23. The ancient university of Vikramshila was a major center of Buddhist learning during the _________ period.

Pala
Gupta
Mauryan
Kushana

Detailed SolutionThe ancient university of Vikramshila was a major center of Buddhist learning during the _________ period.

24. Crop diversification efforts in Bihar aim to promote:

Cultivation of high-value crops
Reduced reliance on a few staple crops
Income security for farmers
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCrop diversification efforts in Bihar aim to promote:

25. The sex ratio (females per 1000 males) in Bihar has shown a trend of:

Steady improvement
No significant change
Decline
Large fluctuations

Detailed SolutionThe sex ratio (females per 1000 males) in Bihar has shown a trend of:

26. The writ of habeas corpus protects individuals against:

Unlawful detention
Ex post facto laws
Double jeopardy
Excessive taxation

Detailed SolutionThe writ of habeas corpus protects individuals against:

27. The ‘Jadopetia’ craft of Bihar involves creating scrolls depicting:

Mythological stories
Marriage rituals
Floral and geometric motifs
Scenes from daily life

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Jadopetia’ craft of Bihar involves creating scrolls depicting:

28. Madhubani paintings are traditionally made on:

Mud walls and floors
Canvas
Silk
Paper

Detailed SolutionMadhubani paintings are traditionally made on:

29. Which Governor-General of India abolished the internal transit duties, paving the way for greater trade within Bihar:

Lord Cornwallis
Lord Wellesley
Lord Minto
Lord Hastings

Detailed SolutionWhich Governor-General of India abolished the internal transit duties, paving the way for greater trade within Bihar:

30. Aquaculture is a growing sector in Bihar, primarily focused on:

Carp farming
Shrimp farming
Seaweed cultivation
Ornamental fish breeding

Detailed SolutionAquaculture is a growing sector in Bihar, primarily focused on: