41. The demand for reservation policies for backward castes in Bihar was fueled by the legacy of:

Social inequality
Unequal land distribution
Colonial policies
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe demand for reservation policies for backward castes in Bihar was fueled by the legacy of:

42. Which of the following is NOT a major theme depicted in Madhubani paintings?

Krishna Leela
Ramayana
Social inequality
Scenes of village life

Detailed SolutionWhich of the following is NOT a major theme depicted in Madhubani paintings?

43. The percentage of Bihar’s population belonging to Scheduled Tribes is approximately:

Less than 1%
5-10%
10-15%
Over 20%

Detailed SolutionThe percentage of Bihar’s population belonging to Scheduled Tribes is approximately:

44. The Kosi Barrage is a major irrigation and flood control project located in Bihar on the:

Ganga River
Kosi River
Gandak River
Son River

Detailed SolutionThe Kosi Barrage is a major irrigation and flood control project located in Bihar on the:

45. Khatwa or Applique work from Bihar involves:

Decorating fabric with cut-out designs
Embroidery
Beadwork
Block printing

Detailed SolutionKhatwa or Applique work from Bihar involves:

46. The “Dusadh Madhubani” style is known for its:

Focus on social themes
Geometric patterns
Bold colors
Depiction of deities

Detailed SolutionThe “Dusadh Madhubani” style is known for its:

47. The capital of Bihar is located in:

Patna
Ranchi
Muzaffarpur
Gaya

Detailed SolutionThe capital of Bihar is located in:

48. Bihar became a major center of which cash crop cultivation during the British period?

Indigo
Tobacco
Cotton
Jute

Detailed SolutionBihar became a major center of which cash crop cultivation during the British period?

49. Methods to promote soil conservation in Bihar include:

Afforestation
Contour farming
Crop rotation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMethods to promote soil conservation in Bihar include:

50. The budget serves as a tool for:

Policy implementation
Resource allocation
Public accountability
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe budget serves as a tool for: