41. Which folk dance of Bihar uses vibrant costumes and masks depicting animals and mythical creatures?

Chhau
Jhijhiya
Kathi Nach
Jadu-Patiya

Detailed SolutionWhich folk dance of Bihar uses vibrant costumes and masks depicting animals and mythical creatures?

42. Archaeological findings at Chirand in Saran district provide evidence of:

Neolithic settlement
Harappan Civilization
Chalcolithic culture
Mauryan Urbanization

Detailed SolutionArchaeological findings at Chirand in Saran district provide evidence of:

43. One of the major issues in Bihar in the decades after independence was:

Land reform
Caste-based politics
Economic underdevelopment
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOne of the major issues in Bihar in the decades after independence was:

44. Soil surveys are conducted in Bihar to:

Assess soil types and properties
Determine land suitability for different uses
Guide agricultural practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSoil surveys are conducted in Bihar to:

45. The ‘Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana’ provides:

Financial assistance to unemployed youth
Subsidized loans for farmers
Pensions for the elderly
Scholarships for students

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana’ provides:

46. The goal of fiscal policy is to:

Promote economic growth and stability
Increase social inequality
Neglect public services
Discourage investments

Detailed SolutionThe goal of fiscal policy is to:

47. The princely states and zamindaris of Bihar represent an important part of the region’s:

History
Culture
Socio-economic landscape
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe princely states and zamindaris of Bihar represent an important part of the region’s:

48. The Vishnupad Temple, an important Hindu pilgrimage site, is located in:

Varanasi
Gaya
Patna
Munger

Detailed SolutionThe Vishnupad Temple, an important Hindu pilgrimage site, is located in:

49. Bihar has a relatively young population, with a significant proportion of people:

Above the age of 65
In the working-age group (15-64)
Below the age of 15
Evenly distributed across all age groups

Detailed SolutionBihar has a relatively young population, with a significant proportion of people:

50. The central government’s policies, such as MGNREGA, can impact migration patterns in Bihar by:

Providing rural employment alternatives
Reducing distress migration
Strengthening rural infrastructure
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe central government’s policies, such as MGNREGA, can impact migration patterns in Bihar by: