31. An important source of information about the early history of Bihar comes from:

Jatakas
Puranas
Arthashastra
Pillars of Ashoka

Detailed SolutionAn important source of information about the early history of Bihar comes from:

32. Stone ‘celts’ (polished axes) have been found in Bihar and are associated with the:

Neolithic period
Palaeolithic period
Chalcolithic period
Iron Age

Detailed SolutionStone ‘celts’ (polished axes) have been found in Bihar and are associated with the:

33. Bihar has initiatives like ‘Aapki Sarkar Aapke Dwar’ to:

Decentralize governance and service delivery
Promote tourism destinations
Provide agricultural extension services
Encourage religious gatherings

Detailed SolutionBihar has initiatives like ‘Aapki Sarkar Aapke Dwar’ to:

34. The current planning framework in India emphasizes:

Centralized control
Bottom-up approach
Free markets without any planning
Religious-based economic planning

Detailed SolutionThe current planning framework in India emphasizes:

35. The major language used in inscriptions from the Mauryan Era was:

Pali
Prakrit
Sanskrit
Magadhi

Detailed SolutionThe major language used in inscriptions from the Mauryan Era was:

36. The most well-known king of the Gupta Dynasty is known by the title “Vikramaditya”:

Samudragupta
Chandragupta II
Kumaragupta I
Skandagupta

Detailed SolutionThe most well-known king of the Gupta Dynasty is known by the title “Vikramaditya”:

37. Soil types in different regions of Bihar play a role in determining:

Which crops are best suited for the area
Crop yields
Need for fertilizers and soil amendments
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSoil types in different regions of Bihar play a role in determining:

38. Bihar experiences hot and dry winds known as:

Loo
Chinook
Sirocco
Mistral

Detailed SolutionBihar experiences hot and dry winds known as:

39. Newspapers in Bihar often cover issues related to:

Rural development
Caste and social justice
Economic policies
All of the above

Detailed SolutionNewspapers in Bihar often cover issues related to:

40. Madhubani paintings are now popular as home decor items and on products like:

Sarees, stoles, and bags
Furniture
Kitchenware
Wall hangings

Detailed SolutionMadhubani paintings are now popular as home decor items and on products like: