31. The famous Didarganj Yakshi sculpture, a masterpiece of Mauryan art, is now housed in the:

Bihar Museum
National Museum, Delhi
Indian Museum, Kolkata
British Museum, London

Detailed SolutionThe famous Didarganj Yakshi sculpture, a masterpiece of Mauryan art, is now housed in the:

32. A major pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Jains is:

Bodh Gaya
Sasaram
Pawapuri
Munger

Detailed SolutionA major pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Jains is:

33. Jalmandir Temple, located in the middle of a pond, is in:

Pawapuri
Bodh Gaya
Rajgir
Gaya

Detailed SolutionJalmandir Temple, located in the middle of a pond, is in:

34. Water pollution is a major concern in Bihar’s rivers due to:

Industrial discharge
Untreated sewage
Agricultural runoff
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWater pollution is a major concern in Bihar’s rivers due to:

35. The Manjusha Art utilizes _______ as boxes for offerings:

Painted scrolls
Wooden boxes
Embroidered cloth
Metal sculptures

Detailed SolutionThe Manjusha Art utilizes _______ as boxes for offerings:

36. The Veer Lorik Award in Bihar relates to:

Gallantry
Folk arts
Literature
Social reform

Detailed SolutionThe Veer Lorik Award in Bihar relates to:

37. The Gandak River originates in:

India
Nepal
China (Tibet)
Bangladesh

Detailed SolutionThe Gandak River originates in:

38. Ecotourism has the potential to provide alternative livelihoods and reduce pressure on natural resources in Bihar by:

Shifting from extractive activities like logging
Creating nature-based tourism jobs
Highlighting the economic value of conservation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEcotourism has the potential to provide alternative livelihoods and reduce pressure on natural resources in Bihar by:

39. Bihar’s largest industrial hub is located in and around the city of:

Patna
Muzaffarpur
Bhagalpur
Gaya

Detailed SolutionBihar’s largest industrial hub is located in and around the city of:

40. The tradition of Patna Kalam painting declined due to:

Lack of patronage
Rise of photography
Competition from other art forms
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe tradition of Patna Kalam painting declined due to: