GS Mock Test I for BPSC & Bihar Exams: 100 MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Practice 100 General Studies MCQs with click-to-reveal answers and detailed explanations for BPSC CCE, BPSC TRE, Bihar SSC and Bihar Daroga exams. Covers History, Indian Polity, Geography, Economics, General Science and Bihar Special GK.
Subjects covered
- Indian History
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Geography
- Indian Economy
- General Science
- Bihar History & Geography
- Bihar Economy, Polity & Culture
- Bihar Special GK
- Important General Studies Facts
Ideal for: BPSC CCE, BPSC TRE, Bihar SSC, Bihar Police / Bihar Daroga and other Bihar competitive examinations.
About this mock test
Test and improve your General Studies preparation with this comprehensive 100-question GS Mock Test designed for BPSC CCE, BPSC TRE, Bihar SSC, Bihar Daroga and other Bihar government examinations. The test covers the most important areas of General Studies, including Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science and Bihar Special GK.
Each question is followed by a click-to-reveal answer and explanation, allowing you to attempt the question independently before checking the correct answer. The explanations are designed to help you understand the underlying concept rather than simply memorising the answer.
Use this mock test to assess your preparation, identify weak areas, revise important facts and improve accuracy and speed before the examination. The questions are structured around the type of factual, conceptual and analytical questions commonly encountered in competitive examinations.
Consider the following statements:
1. Kalidasa was the author of Meghaduttam.
2. Vishakadatta was the author of Mudrarakshasa.
3. Shudraka was the author of Mrichchhakatika.
4. Harisena was the court poet of Samudragupta.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- Kalidasa was a Gupta era, Classical Sanskrit author and playwright. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. Kumrasambhava, Meghadutam and Raghuvansham.
- Vishakhadatta was an Indian Sanskrit poet and playwright. Only two of his plays, the Mudrarakaasa and the Devichand- raguptam are known to us.
- Shudraka was an Indian playwright, to whom three Sanskrit plays are attributed: Mrichchhakatika, Vinavasavadatta, and a bhana, Padmaprabhritaka.
- Harisena was a 4th-century Sanskrit poet, panegyrist and a court official. He was an important figure in the court of Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. His most famous poem, written in 345 C.E., describes the bravery of Samudragupta and is inscribed on the Allahabad Pillar.
With reference to the Gupta Period, the Gramikas, Kutumbins and Mahattaras were?
- By the end of Gupta period the practice of gifting land was became common. Also remuneration was received in the form of land by officials of different categories.
- Therefore instances of a class of people who owned land but did not cultivate it increased.
- People who had superior rights over land increased.
- Brahmanas by virtue of being the highest varna and as part of the majority of landed beneficiaries, became powerful.
- Gramikas, Kutumbins and Mahattaras were some other village landholders who also occupied an important place in rural society.
Consider the following statements about the Ajivikas:
1. Makkhali Gosala was one of the greatest of the Ajivikas.
2. Makkhali Gosala and Mahavira were the cotemporaries.
3. Sravasti was the headquarters of the Ajivika sect.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- According to Buddhist records, Nanda Vaccha was considered the founder of the Ajivika sect.
- He was succeeded by Kisa Samkicca, followed by Makkhali Gosala, who was the third and the greatest of the Ajivikas.
- Gosala met Mahavira for the first time in Nalanda and their friendship lasted for six years.
- The Ajivikas were naked ascetics. The basic principle of the Ajivikas was niyati or fate: they believed that nothing in this world could be changed as everything was predetermined.
- Sravasti was the headquarters of the Ajivika sect.
The rock cut Buddhist caves at Ajanta belongs to which school of Buddhism?
- The Buddhist caves are marked as Hinayana or Mahayana on the basic of presence or absence of image of Budhha.
- The trends followed by the Hinayanists consist of absence of Buddha image in visual representations.
- The scholars put the gap between the Hinayana and the Mahayana rock-cut caves as four centuries.
- The Ajanta caves in Maharashtra belong to both Hinayana and Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
- The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the second century B.C. During the Gupta period (5-6th centuries A.D.) many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group.
With reference to the Ancient Indian History the terms "Mahasanghikas, Sthaviravadins and Sarvastivadins" refers to which of the following?
- In course of time, Mahasanghikas, Sthaviravadins and Sarvastivadins emerged as major sects of Buddhism.
- New ideas emerged among the Mahasanghikas and Sarvastivadins.
- Ajivika sect: It was a school of thought that developed in India during the same time as Jainism and Buddhism. It is one of the schools under Nastika philosophy (it does not believe in the authority of Vedas). It was founded by Goshala Maskariputra (He is considered to be friends with Mahavira)
- Jain sects: Jainism has two main sects, theShvetambaras and the Digambaras. Shvetambara monks wear white clothes, whereas Digambara monks do not wear any clothes at all. Each of Jainism's major sects recognizes its own body of sacred scriptures, though many texts are shared by all.
Consider the following Inscriptions :
1. Prayag Prashasti Pillar inscription.
2. Udayagiri Inscription.
3. Eran Stone Inscription.
4. Bhitari Pillar Inscription.
Which of the above inscriptions belongs to Gupta Period?
- Gupta Period Inscriptions: Allahabad Pillar Inscription - Prayag Prashasti Pillar Inscription / Udhayagiri Inscription / Bhitari Pillar Inscription / Junagadh Inscription / Eran Insription.
- Mathura Stone Pillar Inscription - Post Mauryan Period.
- Allahabad Pillar Inscription: Samudragupta court poet and minister Harisena composed the Allahabad pillar Inscription or Prayag Prasasti. The Pillar was an Asokan Pillar erected by Asoka six century before him.
- Udayagiri Inscription: The Udayagiri caves, in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, contain some of the oldest Hindu temples and iconography, related to Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism. They were built during the Gupta period (350-550 CE)
Which of the following animal in Sarnath Pillar shows the attainment of enlightenment?
- The abacus and the animal part of the Sarnath pillar forms the official national emblem of India.
- In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions - a galloping horse (west), an elephant (east), a bull (south) and a lion (north)
- The animals seem to follow each other turning the wheel of existence till eternity.
- The Elephant depicts the dream of Queen Maya, where a white elephant entering her womb.
- The Bull depicts the zodiac sign of Taurus, the month in which Buddha was born.
- The Horse represents the horse Kanthaka, which Buddha is said to have used for going away from princely life. The Lion shows the attainment of enlightenment.
Where was Rummindei pillar erected?
- Rummindei pillar erected at the birth place of Buddha.
- It mentions that the village of Lumbini (birthplace of the Buddha) be exempted from bali and was to pay only one- eighth of the bhaga.
- Rummindei Pillar Inscription (also known as Lumbini Pillar Edict) is in Nepal.
- It depicts that Ashoka traveled to the Buddha's birthplace.
- He reduced the taxes of the people living in that area.
It is the Neolithic site in the Kashmir valley. It is located on the remnants of the ancient lake beds known as Karewas. The site mentioned in the above paragraph is ?
- Burzahom is one of the most important excavated Neolithic sites in the Kashmir valley. It is located on the remnants of the ancient lake beds known as Karewas. Burzahom, along with Gufkral in Kashmir, is known for its pit-dwellings which are considered to be winter homes of the neolithic period. In these sites, the Neolithic phase was followed by a megalithic phase.
- Megaliths are monuments made of large, roughly dressed slabs of stone. At Burzahom, there are massive menhirs (single, tall stones) and a large megalithic stone circle.
- Bone and stone tools typical of the earlier period have also been found & few metal objects hae been found.
Consider the following statements about the Bahamani Kingdom:
1. It was founded by Muhammad Shah I.
2. It was the first independent Islamic kingdom in South India.
3. The Bahmani kingdoms reached its peak under of Mahmud Gawan.
4. They used gunpowder in wars.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- The Bahmani Sultanate was the first empire to invent and utilize gunpowder artillery and firearms wihtin the India sub- content in 1347.
- The Bahmani Kingdom rose to power after the Turkish Governor Ala-ud-din Hassan Bahman Shan established an independent empire by revolting against the Sultan of Delhi Sultanate, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq in 1347.
- It was the first independent Islamic kingdom in South India that rose to power.
- It was established in present-day Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
- They set up the capital in Ahsanabad (Gulbarga) between 1347 and 1425 and later moved to Bidar.
- There were a total of fourteen sultans ruling over this kingdom. Among them, Alauddin Bahman Shah, Muhammad Shah I and Firoz Shah were important.
- The Bahmani kingdom reached its peak under the guidance of Mahmud Gawan, who served with great distinction as Prime Minister of three Bahamni Sultans for about twenty- three years from 1458 to 1481 AD.
- Mahmud Gawan extended the empire by reconquering Goa, which was under the Vijayanagar Empire at the time.
Consider the following statements about the Firoz Shah Tughlaq:
1. He extended the principle of heredity to the army.
2. Jizya became a separate tax during his reign.
3. He founded the Agra city.
4. He set up Diwan - I - Khairat to make provisions for the marriage of poor girls.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct. Feroz (or Firuz) Shah Tughluq, ascended the throne in 1351 and ruled until 1388. He extended the principle of heredity to the army.
- Statement 2 is correct. He introduced four types of taxes Jizya became a separate tax during his reign.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. Sikandhar Lodi founded the city called Agra.
- Statement 4 is correct. He set up Diwan - I - Khairat to make provisions for the marriage of poor girls.
Consider the following statements about the Giyassuddin Balban:
1. After becoming the Sultan Balban abolished Dal chalisa
2. He abolished the policy of Iron and Blood
3. He started the system called Paibos (kissing the feet of monarch)
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct. After becoming the Sultan Balban abolished Dal chalisa.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. He introduced the policy of Iron and Blood Policy.
- Statement 3 is correct. He started the system called Paibos (kissing the feet of monarch)
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the Bahmani Ruler? I. Alauddin Bahman Shah II. Muhammad Shah–III III. Ahmad Shah IV. Firuz Shah
Select the correct option from the code given below:
- Allauddin Bahman Shah: 1347 - 58: Also known as Hasan Gangu. He founded Bhamani kingdom with its capital at Gulbarga.
- Tajuddin Firoz Shah: 1397 - 1422.
- Ahmad Shah: 1422-35: transferred the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar.
- Muhammad Shah- III (1463–1482)
Which of the following prominent dynasty build the Vesara Style temples?
1. Chandelas Dynasty
2. Chalukyas of Badami
3. Rashtrakutas
4. Hoysalas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- The Vesara style combines the elements of both the Nagara and Dravidian style of temple architecture.
- The trend was started by the Chalukyas of Badami (500- 753AD) and it was further refined by the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta (750- 983AD) in Ellora (Kailasha temple), Chalukyas of Kalyani (983-1195 AD) in Lakkundi, Dambal, Gadag etc.
- The Vesara style was later epitomized by the Hoysalas (1000- 1330 AD). The Hoysalas temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura are prime examples of this style.
Consider the following statements about Razia Sultana:
1. Iltumish nominated her as his successor
2. She was the first and only Muslim lady who ever ruled India
3. Razia was assassinated near Kaithal, Haryana
Which of the above statements are correct?
- Iltumish nominated her as his successor.
- She was the first and only Muslim lady who ever ruled India.
- Razia was assassinated near Kaithal, Haryana.
The Indo-Persian sources of the Mughal period mostly denote a peasant by the term?
- The term which Indo-Persian sources of the Mughal period most frequently used to denote a peasant was raiyat (plural, riaya) or muzarian. In addition, the terms kisan or asami was also used.
- Sources of the seventeenth century refer to two kinds of peasants - khud-kashta and pahi-kashta.
- khud-kashta were residents of the village in which they held their lands.
- Pahi-kashta were non-resident cultivators who belonged to some other village, but cultivated lands elsewhere on a contractual basis.
He was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate to put forward the view that the state should be based on the generous support of the governed and that since the large majority of the people in India were Hindus, the state of India could not be truly Islamic The above paragraph refers to which of the following ruler?
- Jalaluddin Khilji.
- Jalaluddin Khalji laid the foundation of the Khalji dynasty.
- He ascended the throne at the age of 70 years.
- He tried to mitigate some of the harsh aspects of Balban's rule.
- He was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate to put forward the view that the state should be based on the generous support of the governed and that since the large majority of the people in India were Hindus, the state of India could not be truly Islamic.
Raja Rammohan Roy founded first social reform organization called ____ in ____ at ______ .
- Tattvabodhini Sabha was founded by Debendranath Tagore in 1839 at Calcutta.
- Atmiya Sabha: The association was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Calcutta. They used to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and also used to promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha in 1815 is marked as the beginning of the modern age in Bengal.
- The Brahmo Sabha (later Brahmo Samaj) was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828 at Calcutta. The main objective of the organization was to combat social ills and disseminate societal changes in the areas of education and social policy.
Who founded the Radhasoami movement in 1861?
The Radhasoami movement was founded by Tulsi Ram in 1861. He was a banker from Agra He along with Shiv Dayal Singh founded the Radhasoami movement whose followers believed in one supreme guru and satsang.
The book "Economic History of India" was written by
- The Book 'Economic History of India' was written by R.C. Dutta. Dutt's Economic History of India stands as a monumental text which inspired nationalist and anti- imperialist sentiment in the country.
- Poverty and Un- British Rule in India was written by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1901. Through the book Dadabhai Naoroji explained how steadily and clinically, the British were emptying India's wealth.
Who was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Service Examination in 1863?
- Civil Servants for the East India Company used to be nominated by the Directors of the Company and thereafter trained at Haileybury College in London and then sent to India.
- Following Lord Macaulay's Report, Civil Service in India was introduced in 1854.
- A Civil Service Commission was setup in 1854 in London and competitive examinations were started in 1855.
- Initially, the examinations were conducted only in London and the age limit was 18-23 years.
- In 1864, Shri Satyendranath Tagore (brother of Shri Rabindaranath Tagore) became the first Indian to succeed in the civil service examination.
- Later in 1871, three more Indians i.e. Surendranath Banerjee, Romesh Dutt and Behari Lal Gupta joined the Indian Civil services.
- In 1872, Ananda Ram Baruah and in 1873 Krishna Govinda Gupta joined the Indian Civil Services.
Who among the following leaders of national movement said 'Read, Fight and Unite'?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar gave the clarion call of 'Educate, Agitate, Organize' to his followers at the All India Depressed Classes conference in July 1942 at Nagpur. The three pillars of the clarion call guide the way towards emancipation, freedom, justice, equality, fraternity, and liberty as guaranteed by the Indian constitution.
Usha Mehta gained prominence in the Indian freedom struggle for:
Usha Mehta played a crucial role in the Indian freedom struggle, particularly during the Quit India Movement in 1942: Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement: Usha Mehta was actively involved in setting up and running the secret underground radio station known as the "Congress Radio." This initiative was a response to the British crackdown on the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement. The radio broadcasted messages and updates on the freedom struggle, serving as a clandestine means of communication to counter British censorship. Usha Mehta's efforts in operating the Congress Radio contributed significantly to disseminating information and maintaining communication channels during a critical period of the independence movement.
Who among the following was not among the founders of Deccan Education Society?
- In 1880 Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar established the 'New English School' which was one of the first native-run schools offering Western education in Pune.
- Later the Deccan Education Society was founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar in 1884.
- The Society was established to promote education as a means of social transformation.
- The Maharaja of Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Shahu served as the president of the society from 1885 till his death in 1922.
- In 1885, the society established Fergusson College, named after the then Governor of Bombay presidency Sir James Fergusson.
- In September 2023, the 138-year-old Deccan Education Society (DES) launched the Deccan Education Society Pune University (DESPU) after receiving necessary approvals from the state government.
Which revolutionaries were related with the 'Kakori Train Robbery Case'?
- The Kakori Train Action involved the robbery of the Number 8 down-train travelling from Shahjahanpur to Lucknow on 9 August, 1925.
- The idea was to attack the guard cabin that was carrying state money to be deposited in Lucknow.
- The train was robbed by Ram Prasad Bismil Bismil other members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army. The loot was to be used for purchasing weapons for fighting the British.
- However, all the key people involved in the robbery were arrested.
- Ramprasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendranath Lahiri and Roshan Singh were sentenced to death.
Who among the following is credited with founding the Kirti Kisan Movement?
Bhai Santokh Singh founded the Kirti Kisan Movement in 1926 at Amritsar. It adopted the soviet method of village propaganda. He also published the monthly magazine Kirti in Punjabi language.
Who coined the Simon Goback?
- Yusuf Meherally coined the Simon go back.
- Gandhi launched the Quit India movement on August 8, 1942, at the All India Congress Committee meeting in Mumbai's Gowalia Tank Maidan.
- Gandhi infused the movement with the spirit of his phrase “do or die”.
- The 'Quit India' slogan is credited to another Congress leader, Yusuf Meherally, who is said to have come up with the phrase at a meeting of Gandhi's close associates in Mumbai some time before the launch of the movement.
The 'All India trade union congress (AITUC)' was founded in?
All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was founded in 1920 with Lala Lajpat Rai as its first president. The stated objective of AITUC is to establish a socialist state in India. The present membership of the AITUC is 3.6 million.
Which of the following movement / organization is not related to the caste discrimination?
The Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale and M.G. Ranade in 1905 at Pune. The society aimed to train national missionaries for the service of India and to promote the true interests of the Indian people. The society worked to prepare a cadre of selfless workers who were to devote their lives to the cause of the country in a religious spirit. Therefore it was not directly related to caste discrimination. Rest of the societies/movements emerged from the prevailing caste discrimination.
We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a –
- "We, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:.
- JUSTICE, Social, Economic and Political.
- LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.
- EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all.
- FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
Article 3 authorises the Parliament to:–
1. Increase the area of any state
2. Diminish the area of any state
3. To establish new states
4. Alter the name of any state
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Article 3 authorises the Parliament to:.
- Form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state.
- Increase the area of any state.
- Diminish the area of any state.
- Alter the boundaries of any state.
- Alter the name of any state. Article 2 grants two powers to the Parliament:.
- The power to admit into the Union of India new states.
- The power to establish new states.
Who among the following constitutes 'Finance Commission' to review the financial position of Panchayats?
Article 243 (I) of the Constitution of India states that the Governor of each State shall, as soon as may be within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy- third Amendment) Act, 1992, and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations to the Governor.
In which of the following case the Supreme Court held that laws placed in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution are not immune to judicial review?
- In Ines Ribeiro Coelho (Dead) By L.Rs. vs. State of Tamil Nadu and Others on 11 January 2007, the Supreme Court held that laws placed in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution are not immune to judicial review.
- The Supreme Court held that the Kerala Land Reforms Act was not immune to judicial review, and that it could be struck down if it was found to be unconstitutional.
With reference to Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 which of the following statements is incorrect?
- Under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, the State Governments must establish Gram Nyayalayas at the grassroots level to provide access to justice to the citizens at their doorsteps and to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen due to social, economic or other disabilities. And it is established in consultation with the respective High Courts.
- The Gram Nyayalaya shall be established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district or where there is no intermediate level at any State, for a group of contiguous Panchayats.
- The Gram Nyayalaya will also try certain criminal cases, civil suits, claims or disputes specified in the First Schedule and the Second Schedule of the Act.
- Statement c is incorrect. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of those areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, which are declared as "tribal areas." Therefore, the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, does not apply to the sixth schedule alone.
The Chairman of a Municipality is:
- The state legislature may provide the manner of election of the chairperson of a municipality.
- The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats and municipalities shall be vested in the State Election Commissions.
- The state legislature may make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the municipalities.
Which of the following statement is closely related to 'Gram Sabha'?
- Gram Sabha means a village assembly comprising all adult members of the village. The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat, and it could be only one village or a few villages.
- Gram Sabha serves as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all the persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level Every Gram Sabha shall be competent to safeguard and preserve the traditions and customs of the people, their cultural identity, community resources and the customary mode of dispute resolution.
- Therefore, the above explanation gives the most appropriate description of 'gram Sabha.' So, Option (c) is correct.
Which of the following languages are not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian constitution?
1. Bhojpuri
2. Bodo
3. English
4. Manipuri
5. Mizo
6. Pali
7. Santhali
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- The Eighth Schedule to the constitution of India lists the official languages of India.
- The eighth schedule recognizes a total of 22 languages as the official languages.
- Currently, there are 22 languages included in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution. Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Maithili, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. Bhojpuri, English, Mizo and Pali are languages that are not included in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution. There have been demands to include these languages in the Eighth schedule.
An MLA/MLC wants to deliver an address in the house. He has the option to address in:
1. Hindi or English
2. Any one of the official language(s) of the state
3. Any one of the scheduled languages in the constitution
4. His mother tongue
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- According to Article 210(1) of the constitution of India, the State legislature (which includes a member of the state legislature addressing the house shall be transacted in the official language or languages of the State or Hindi or English.
- The law provided that the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, or the person acting as such, as the case may be, may permit any member who cannot adequately express himself in any of the languages aforesaid to address the house in his mother tongue.
Consider the given below statements with reference to the Rajya Sabha:
1. The name 'Rajya Sabha' for the Council of States was proposed by Shri G.V. Mavalanker.
2. A member who is elected to Rajya Sabha retains his membership for six years under any circumstances.
3. There is no process of Bye-election to fill the vacant membership of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chairman of the Council of States, DR. Sarvepalli Radhakrishna made an announcement in the Council about the adoption of Hindi name of the Council of States as 'Rajya Sabha'. The Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri G.V. Mavalanker made an announcement in the House that the House of the People would thereafter be known as 'Lok Sabha'.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 80 of the Indian Constitution mentions that Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of the members retires every second year and is replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
- Statement 3 is incorrect. In the case of vacancy of the members in the Council of States, the Election Commission of India will decide to hold bye-election to fill the vacancy for the members of the council of states.
How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?
- There are 25 High Courts in the country, out of these 3 have jurisdiction over more than one state.
- Bombay High Court has the jurisdiction over Maharasthra, Goa, Dada and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Guwahati High Court, which was earlier known as Assam High Court, has the jurisdiction over Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Punjab and Haryana High Court has the jurisdiction over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
Which one of the following statements about a Bill for Amendment of the Constitution of lndia is not correct?
A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament is not allowed in the case of a deadlock over the passage of a constitutional amendment bill. However, in the case of an ordinary bill, there is a provision for a joint sitting if needed.
A narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies like sea and oceans is called?
A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. It may be formed by a fracture in an isthmus, a narrow body of land that connects two bodies of water.
The Rafah border that could be seen in the recent news, is a border between?
- The Rafah Border Crossing or Rafah Crossing Point is the sole crossing point between Egypt and Palestine's Gaza Strip. It is located on the Egypt-Palestine border.
- Recently Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt and its tanks pushed into the southern Gazan town of Rafah.
- The closure of the Rafah crossing hindered aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The 'Harmattan' meaning the doctor, are dry and dust- laden North-East Trades winds that blow in?
- The 'Harmattan' meaning the doctor, are dry and dust-laden North-East Trades winds that blow in West Africa. These winds blow offshore from the Sahara Desert and reach the Guinea coast.
- Harmattan is so dry that its relative humidity seldom exceeds in the 30 per cent.
- 'The doctor' provides a welcome relief from the damp air of the Guinea lands by increasing the rate of evaporation with resultant cooling effects.
- But it is such a dry dusty wind that, besides ruining the crops, it also stirs up a thick which dusty haze and impedes inland river navigation.
Which country has the largest coastline in the world?
- Canada's coastline has a length of 202,080 kilometres and is considered the longest coastline worldwide.
- Canada is surrounded by three oceans: the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
- Canada is followed by Norway and Indonesia in length of coastline.
The Lapps, Chuckchi, Samoyeds and Yakuts are nomadic tribes found in?
- The polar type of climate and vegetation is mainly found in north of the Arctic circle in the northern Hemisphere.
- The Icelands are confined to Greenland and to the highlands of these high-altitude regions where ground is permanently snow covered.
- There are nomadic tribes such as the Lapps of northern Finland and Scandinavia, the Samoyeds of Siberia (from the Ural Mountains and the Yenisey basin), the Yakuts from the Lena basin, and the Koryaks and Chuckchi of north-eastern Asia.
- These tribes wander with their herds of reindeer across the Eurasian tundra where there are pastures.
Maginot line is important national boundary line between which of the following country?
The Maginot Line, an array of defenses that France built along its border with Germany in the 1930s, was designed to prevent an invasion.
Which of the following is not a land locked country?
- Kenya is located on the Eastern Coast of Africa. It is not a land locked country.
- Ethiopia lies in the north, Somalia in the North-East, Tanzania in the South and Uganda on the West of Kenya.
- South Sudan, Chad and Niger are land locked countries.
Bolivian Plateau or the Altiplano plateau is located in?
- The Bolivian Antiplano is a vast flat area in the center of the Andes.
- It was formed along with the tectonic uplift of the Andes Mountains.
- Its average elevation is about 3,750m.
- It is located where the Andean range is the widest.
- It is bounded to the west by the Western Cordillera and to the east by the peaks of the Eastern Cordillera.
If the time in India is 8:00 in the morning, what would be the time simultaneously at the Greenwich meridian and the International dateline, respectively?
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the standard time reference based on the Prime Meridian located in Greenwich, established in the late 19th century.
- The International Date Line is an imaginary line extending between the North Pole and the South Pole.
- Greenwich meridian Time (GMT) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time and International Dateline Time (IDT) is 6 hours and 30 minutes behind the Indian Standard Time.
The Aravalli range is one of the oldest fold mountains of the world. In this context which of the following are correct for the Aravalli ranges:
1. It runs in north-west direction.
2. It is rich in deposit of mineral resources like copper, zinc, lead.
3. River Banas, Sahibi and Luni flows through Aravallis.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- The Aravallis were formed in the Proterozoic era due to the collision of tectonic plates.
- The Aravalli range runs for 670 km in a south-west direction, from Delhi, passing through southern Haryana and Rajasthan, upto Gujarat. Therefore statement 1 is not correct.
- The rivers Banas and Sahibi (tributaries of Yamuna) as well as Luni River (which flows into the Rann of Kutch) flows through Aravallis.
- The range is rich in mineral resources like copper, zinc, lead, and marble. Therefore statement 2 and 3 are correct.
- Guru Shikhar (1,722 metres) located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan is the highest peak of Aravallis.
Which of the following statements is correct for Karewas formation?
The Kashmir Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations. Karewas was are the thick deposits of glacial clay (and not alluvial deposits) and other materials embedded with moraines. The Karewas are also useful for the cultivation of Zafran, which is a local variety of saffron.
Which of the following group of rivers are the tributaries of the Kaveri River?
- The tributaries of Kaveri river are Arkavathy, Shimsha, Hemavati, Kapila, Shimsha, Honnuhole, Amaravati, Lakshmana Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyyal, and Tirtha.
- Kabini River originates in Karnataka and joins Kaveri near Mysore.
- Hemavati River originates in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, and joins Kaveri near Krishnarajapuram.
- Bhavani River originates in the Nilgiri Hills and joins Kaveri near Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu.
- Arkavathi River - originates near Bangalore and joins Kaveri near Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
The Deccan Plateau has been described as a:
- Pediplain: A pediplain is a broad, relatively flat rock surface formed by the joining of several pediments. It is not a common description for the Deccan Plateau.
- Peneplain: A peneplain is a nearly level land surface produced by prolonged erosion over a long period, which has reduced the land to a low-relief state. This term does not typically describe the Deccan Plateau.
- Lava plateau: The Deccan Plateau is primarily composed of basaltic rock from ancient volcanic activity. It is well-known as one of the largest volcanic provinces in the world, formed by lava flows. Thus option C is correct.
- Karst plateau: A karst plateau is characterized by soluble rock types such as limestone that have been eroded to create features like sinkholes and caves. This does not apply to the Deccan Plateau.
'Duns' or 'Doons' formations are the characteristic feature of which of the following segments of Himalayas?
- Duns refer to the flat-bottom structured valleys which are formed between Shiwalik Hill and the lesser Himalayas.
- The valleys are collected with coarse alluvium passed somewhere near Himalayan streams.
- The shape of duns are narrow and are made of alluvial soil and gravel.
- The doon formation is the characteristic features of the Uttaranchal Himalayas. For example kotli dun, Dehra dun and Patli dun.
What does the GINI index measure?
1. Income inequality within a country.
2. GDP growth rate.
3. Unemployment rate.
Select the correct code:
The GINI index is a statistical measure of income inequality within a country. It quantifies the extent to which the distribution of income or wealth among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. Therefore, option (a) is correct as it accurately describes the purpose of the GINI index.
Which organization implements the 'AGMARK Certification Scheme'?
The 'AGMARK Certification Scheme' is implemented by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. This scheme ensures that agricultural products adhere to specific grade standards notified by the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, under the Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937.
Which of the following outlines the objectives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1. Supervising monetary policy
2. Regulating the financial system
3. Managing foreign exchange
4. Overseeing payment and settlement systems Choose the correct code:
The objectives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are diverse and comprehensive, encompassing various aspects of monetary policy, financial regulation, developmental initiatives, and oversight of payment systems. These objectives collectively ensure the stability, efficiency, and growth of the Indian economy under the purview of the RBI's authority.
Consider the following pair: Type of Unemployment Correct Description
1. Frictional Unemployment Short-term unemployment due to job search or job transitions.
2. Disguised Unemployment Employment exceeds actual requirements, often found in unorganized or agricultural sectors.
3. Structural Unemployment Unemployment occurring during specific seasons when jobs are scarce, common among agricultural laborers. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Pair 1: Frictional Unemployment is accurately described as short- term unemployment resulting from job searches or transitions.
- Pair 2: Disguised Unemployment matches the description of employment exceeding actual requirements, typically found in sectors such as agriculture or the unorganized sector.
- Pair 3: Structural Unemployment is correctly matched. It refers to a mismatch between worker skills and job opportunities, often requiring skill training.
- Seasonal Unemployment– It refers to unemployment occurring during specific seasons when jobs are scarce, particularly among agricultural laborers.
Regarding the Indian economy, 'Fiscal policy' pertains to:
Fiscal policy involves the government's utilization of taxation, public borrowing, and spending to stabilize or develop the economy. Option (a) describes a balanced budget, while option (b) refers to equilibrium in economic terms. Option (d) misinterprets the role of deficits. Therefore, the correct interpretation is option (c), which accurately defines fiscal policy in the Indian context.
Which institution is responsible for preparing the estimates of national income in India?
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is tasked with preparing the estimates of national income in India. These estimates provide crucial insights into the overall economic performance of the country.
Which of the following best describes the term "labour force participation rate?
The labour force participation rate measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment. It provides insights into the extent of participation in the labour market and reflects the level of economic activity within an economy.
Which of the following accurately defines strategic disinvestment?
Strategic disinvestment involves selling a substantial portion of government shareholding in a CPSE along with transferring management control, indicating privatization. This aligns with the principle that the government should not engage in sectors where competitive markets exist.
Which of the following best defines Digital Public Goods (DPGs)?
Digital Public Goods (DPGs) refer to digital resources and software that are made available for public use, aiming to benefit a broad spectrum of users. These goods are typically open- source and freely accessible, contributing to sustainable digital development and inclusive growth.
Which of the following functions does the Finance Commission of India primarily undertake?
The Finance Commission of India is a constitutional body responsible for making recommendations to the President of India on matters related to the distribution of tax revenues between the central government and the state governments. It determines the principles and criteria for sharing taxes, grants-in-aid, and other fiscal matters to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of financial resources among the Union and the states.
Consider the following statements about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council:
1. The chairperson of the GST Council is the Union Finance Minister of India.
2: Members of the GST Council include ministers nominated by each State Government.
Which of the statements given above is correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The Union Finance Minister of India serves as the chairperson of the GST Council. This role involves leading discussions and making decisions related to GST, such as setting tax rates.
- Statement 2 is also correct: The GST Council comprises ministers nominated by each State Government, in addition to the Union Finance Minister. These state representatives play a key role in representing their states' interests and concerns.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct about National Savings Certificate (NSC) scheme?
1. NSCs can be purchased at any post office.
2. Only individual Indian citizens of any age who are residents of India can invest in this.
3. The certificates earn a fixed annual interest, revised quarterly by the government.
4. The investment matures after five years.
Select the correct answer using the following code:
- The NSC is a fixed-income investment scheme of the Government of India.
- These can be purchased at any post office.
- Only individual Indian citizens who are residents of India can invest.
- It offers fixed returns and significant tax benefits, making it a popular choice among thosewho prefer low-risk investment options.
- Maturity Period of the investment is five years.
- There is no maximum limit on the amount that can be invested.
Kepler’s second law based on:
- Kepler’s second law based on conservation of angular momentum.
- Kepler’s second law also known as law of area.
- Kepler’s second law states that areal velocity of planets around the sun remains constant.
The alkaloid caffeine is present in?
- Caffeine is present in both Tea and coffee.
- While coffee might be the first drink that comes to mind for caffeine, tea leaves also contain caffeine. In fact, tea leaves can have a higher concentration of caffeine per dry weight than coffee beans. However, the brewing process typically extracts more caffeine from coffee grounds than tea leaves, resulting in a cup of coffee generally having more caffeine than a cup of tea.
White color of smoke is due to?
- White color of smoke is due to scattering of light.
- Spreading of light in all direction by the dust particles, water molecules, and gaseous molecules present in the atmosphere is called scattering of light.
- The molecules of smoke are bigger than the wavelength of light, so they scatter light of all colors equally and the scattered light appears white.
The phenomenon where a sound produced is heard again due to reflection is called
- Echo is a reflection when sound comes back after a gap of 0.1 second.
- Minimum distance between observer and reflector should be 17m for a echo to be heard.
"Ruther ford" is related to discovery of ?
- Rutherford discovered Nucleus with help of Particles Scattering experiment.
- Nucleus of an atom contains neutron and Proton.
- Size of Nucleus is very-very less than size of atom.
- Deuterium is isotope of Hydrogen, D2O is known as heavy water used in nuclear reactor.
Grains of Basmati rice get elongated on being cooked because of the higher content of:
- The reason Basmati rice elongates when cooked is due to a higher content of Amylose.
- Amylose: This is a straight-chain starch molecule present in rice. During cooking, water absorption causes the amylose strands to swell and lengthen, leading to the characteristic elongation of Basmati rice grains.
- Lysine: This is an amino acid, not directly involved in the elongation process.
- Sugar: While sugars like glucose are present in rice, they don't significantly impact elongation.
- Oil: Rice contains minimal oil, and it doesn't play a role in grain elongation.
Isotopes of Hydrogen involved in Hydrogen Bomb Explosion:
- Deuterium (D) and Tritium (T) Isotopes of Hydrogen involved in Hydrogen Bomb. Concept of H-Bomb based of nuclear fusion.
- In Nuclear reaction, Deuterium and Tritium reacts to form the Helium and enormous amount of energy.
- Concept of Atom bomb based on Nuclear fission.
Temporary hardness of water is due to Presence of:
- Temporary hardness of water is caused by Bicarbonate of Calcium and Magnesium and can be removed by simple boiling.
- This Hardness can be removed by adding lime to water. When such water are boiled carbon dioxide gas escape out and the insoluble calcium carbonate get precipitated.
DDT is:
- DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a non- biodegradable pollutant.
- It is a colorless, tasteless and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound an organochloride.
- DDT was first synthesized in 1874 by the Austrian chemist Othmar Zeidler.
- Those pollutants that cannot be broken down into simple, non-poisonous harmless products over a period of time by activity of microorganism known as non-biodegradable pollutants.
Silver metal becomes black on prolonged exposure to air, this is due to formation of:
- Silver metal reacts with Sulphur present in atmosphere and forms silver sulfide (Ag2S) because of which they appear dull and black.
- H2S present in air combine with silver to form silver sulfide Ag2S which is black color.
Which of the following Vitamins are incorrectly matched with its scientific name?
- Vitamins are organic compounds that are required in small amounts in our diet otherwise their deficiency causes specific diseases. These are organic compounds that perform specific biological functions.
- Most of the vitamins cannot be synthesised in our body but plants can synthesise almost all of them, so they are considered as essential food factors. The scientific name of some of the Vitamins are: — Vitamin A - Retinol — Vitamin B1 - Thiamine — Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin — Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine — Vitamin B7 - Biotin — Vitamin B9 - Folic acid — Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin — Vitamin C - Ascorbic acid — Vitamin D - Calciferol — Vitamin E - Tocopherol — Vitamin K - Phytonadione.
Which of the following cells are responsible for formation of blood clots, slowing down bleeding and wound healing?
- Thrombocytes are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes.
- Thrombocytes or Platelets are involved in coagulation or clotting of blood. When a blood vessel is injured, platelets adhere to the site of injury and become activated, releasing chemical signals that attract more platelets to form a platelet plug.
- Therefore thrombocytes help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.
Worldwide over three million people are estimated to be permanently disabled because of leprosy. India has the highest number of leprosy cases. In this context the leprosy or Hansen's disease is caused by?
- Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
- The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.
- Leprosy is known to occur at all ages ranging from early childhood to old age.
- India has the greatest number of leprosy cases that is followed by Brazil and Indonesia.
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has targeted to make India Leprosy free by 2027.
Which of the following pairs of food components in humans reaches the stomach totally undigested?
- In the human body, cellulose cannot be digested due to a lack of appropriate enzymes to break the beta acetal linkages in cellulose.
- The human body does not have the digestive mechanism to break the monosaccharide bonds of cellulose.
- Although cellulose is indigestible then also it helps in the smooth working of the intestinal tract. But, it plays a vital role in the human body because it is an excellent source of fibre.
- Fats are broken down by lipases with the help of bile into di-and monoglycerides in the intestines. Therefore, fats and cellulose reach the stomach totally undigested.
If the RhD factor is taken into account, what is the total number of blood groups in the human beings?
- There are 4 main blood groups (types of blood) i.e. A, B, AB and O. The blood group of a person is determined by the genes inherited from the parents.
- Each group can be either RhD positive or RhD negative, which means in total there are 8 blood groups.
- Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a liquid called plasma.
- The blood group is identified by antibodies and antigens in the blood.
- Antibodies are proteins found in plasma. They're part of the natural defense system of body.
- Antigens are protein molecules found on the surface of red blood cells.
In context of the revolt of 1857, which of the following leaders declared himself the king of Rajgir Pargana in Bihar?
Haider Ali Khan took active part in the Revolt of 1857, and led the rebel troops against the British in Patna. He declared himself to be the independent ruler of Rajgir Pargana in Patna district. He attacked and destroyed the police station and the civil court. He was captured by the British forces and executed on October 9, 1857.
There is a towering structure built as a memorial by the British in Bihar. It is one of the oldest cemeteries of the Europeans in Bihar. It dates back to the year of 1763 when, on the orders of Nawab Mir Qasim, many British officers were killed. This incident marks one of the earliest forms of resistance against the British. The above mentioned memorial is located at?
The Patna massacre memorial is situated about 8 kms from Bankipore, It is a towering structure built as a memorial by the British. The complex where it stands is one of the oldest cemeteries of the Europeans in Patna. It dates back to the year of 1763 when, on the orders of Nawab Mir Qasim, many British officers were killed. This incident, which was one of the earliest forms of resistance against the British, came to be known as the Patna Massacre.
Who was appointed by Auranzeb as Subedar of Bihar and he rebuild and renamed the Patliputra city?
- Mirza Azim-ush-Shan was the second son of Mughal emperor Shah Alam I.
- Aurangzeb had made his grandson Azim as Subedar of Bihar in 1702. Azim rebuilt Patliputra and renamed it Azimabad.
- Farrukshiyar was the first Mughal ruler who sworn in Patna.
Which ruler is credited with re-assigning the status of capital to Patliputra?
- Shishunaga was the third dynasty of Magadha after the Brihadratha and the Haryanka dynasty.
- Shishunaga founded the Shishunaga dynasty. It ruled the Magadha Kingdom from 413 BCE to 345 BCE.
- The Shishunaga’s destroyed the Pradyota dynasty of Avanti.
- The Shishunaga Dynasty had a very short reign before it was succeeded by the Nandas and then the Mauryas.
- Shishunaga was succeeded by Kalashoka. He organized the Second Buddhist Council at Vaishali in 383 BCE and transfer the capital from Rajgir to Pataliputra.
Who among the following presided over the All India Kisan sabha Conference held in Gaya in April, 1939?
- All India Kisan Sabha was the peasant or farmers’ wing of the Communist Party of India. It was formed by Sahajanand Saraswati in 1936.
- In April, 1939, the annual session of the All India Kisan Sabha Conference was held in Gaya under the chairmanship of Acharya Narendra Dev.
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in Sasaram town of Bihar. Who was the architect of Sher Shah’s tomb?
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri has been constructed in Indo- Islamic style. The architect of this tomb was Mir Muhammad Aliwal Khan. The construction of the tomb was started by Sher Shah while his son Islam Shah completed it.
Who among the following was the chief instructor of the Nepal training camp of “Azad Dasta”?
- The Azad Dasta was a revolutionary organization which was founded by Jayaprakash Narayan during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
- This squad was formed specifically for sabotage activities against the government so that the government could be hampered in its war operations.
- The All India Center and Bihar provincial office of Azad Squad were organized in Nepal.
- Three camps were organized for the work of Azad Dasta. Nityanand Singh was made the chief instructor of its Nepal camp.
The 13th century Sufi mystic, Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri died at?
- Sharafuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri was born in Maner, a village near Patna in Bihar in 1263.
- He later went to Delhi and became a disciple of Sheikh Najeebuddin Firdausi of Mehrauli and was given the title of Firdausi.
- He propagated spiritual practice and religion in Rajgir and Bihar Sharif.
- Maneri’s sermons are compiled in his works Adabul Murideen and Shamkatubaate Sadi.
- He died at Bihar Sharif in Bihar.
During which of the following nationwide movements, the Bihar Vidyapeeth was established at Patna?
- The Bihar Vidyapeeth was established in Patna during the non-cooperation movement. Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated Bihar National College and Bihar Vidyapeeth on 6 February 1921.
- Mazharul Haq was made the Chancellor of Bihar University and Brajkishore Prasad was made the Vice-Chancellor. Rajendra Prasad was made the Principal of National College.
Who among the following is associated with the Chero revolt that emerged in the Palamu region in the beginning of 19th century?
Chero Revolt - This rebellion was carried out by the people of Palamu princely state under the leadership of Palamu ruler Bhushan Singh in 1800 AD. The British caught Bhushan Singh in 1802 AD and sentenced him to death.
In which of the following sessions of Congress, Rajkumar Shukla met Gandhi ji and requested him to come to Champaran and look into the issues of Indigo cultivators?
- Rajkumar Shukla Met Gandhi in 1916 at the Lucknow session of congress. He requested Gandhi to come to Champaran and look into the matters of the indigo peasants.
- At Champaran the European planters had been forcing the peasants to grow indigo on 3/20 part of the total land called tinkathiya system.
- Gandhi arrived in Champaran on 10 April 1917 with a team of eminent lawyers i.e.Brajkishore Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, Anugrah Narayan Sinha and Acharya Kripalani.
- The Champaran Satyagraha is considered as Gandhi's first battle of civil disobedience in India.
In 1823, there was a single educational institute in Bihar that was maintained at the government's fund. The above mentioned school was located at?
- Francis Buchanan during his survey of Bihar between 1809 and 1813 has mentioned that Raja of Darbhanga himself paid attention to the education of the Pandits in his estates.
- Bhagalpur was one of the oldest districts of the Company. The Bhagalpur Hill School established in 1823 was at that time the only institution in Bihar which was then maintained at the government's fund.
- The school was established to impart elementary education to the recruits and children of the soldiers from the Rajmahal hills.
- No serious attempts were made to establish a government institution in Patna before 1835.
Bihar is the leading producer of makhana accounting for more than 85% of the total production of India. Recently the Makhana Vikas Yojna was launched by the Bihar government. In this context, which of the following districts of Bihar is the leading producer of Makhana?
- Bihar harvests 80% of India's total Makhana or Fox Nut supply. District Madhubani occupies the highest share in the total production of Makhana.
- In Bihar, the share of Madhubani district alone is 20% of the total state production, followed by 18% in Katihar.
- Makhana contains protein and fibre, along with micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Recently, Bihar's Mithila Makhana has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the Union Government.
- The GI has been registered in the name of Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh.
Niranjana River is a sacred river located in Bihar is also known as?
- The Phalgu or Falgu is a river that flows through Gaya.
- Niranjana River is also referred to as Phalgu river.
- The Phalgu is formed by the confluence of the Lilajan (also called Niranjan or Nilanjan) and the Mohana, two large hill streams.
- The portion of the course of the Phalgu flowing by Gaya is sacred to the Hindus.
- According to the Gaya Mahatmya, which forms part of the Vayu Purana, the Phalgu is the embodiment of Vishnu himself.
Maithili, one of the 22 official languages of India, is native to the Mithila region, which encompasses parts of the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. The Maithili language has originated from?
- Maithili is a language spoken in Bihar belonging to the eastern sub-group of the Indo-Aryan branch.
- Bhojpuri and Magadhi are closely related to the language.
- The language is claimed to have developed from the Magadhan Prakrit.
- In 2003, Maithili was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Who among the following was the first Speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly?
The first Speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly was Ram Dayalu Singh (23 July 1937 – 11 November 1944)
Which region of Bihar was named Tughlakpur during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Muhammad bin Tughlaq combined the Tirhut area in Bihar. It was named Tughlakpur. The Tirhut region encompasses parts of present-day Bihar and southeastern Nepal. It's bounded by the Himalayas in the north, the Ganges River in the south, the Gandaki River in the west, and the Mahananda River in the east.
Phanishwar Nath Renu's short story "Maare Gaye Gulfam" was adapted into which famous Bollywood film?
"Maare Gaye Gulfam" was adapted into the Bollywood film "Teesri Kasam," which starred Raj Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman and depicted the life of a rural bullock cart driver.
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