Which river forms the northern boundary of Bihar?

The correct answer is A: Gandak River. The Bagmati River forms the northern boundary of Bihar, separating it from Nepal. It is a tributary of the Ganges River.

Which of the following is NOT a major tributary of the Ganges in Bihar?

The correct answer is D: Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra flows through Assam, not Bihar. The Kosi, Burhi Gandak, and Ghaghara are major tributaries of the Ganges that flow through Bihar.

Vaishali in Bihar is significant in Buddhist history as the birthplace of which important figure?

The correct answer is B: Mahavira. Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara and founder of Jainism, was born in Vaishali. The city also held the Second Buddhist Council.

Which of the following crops is typically NOT covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Bihar?

The correct answer is C: Ornamental plants. PMFBY covers food crops (cereals, pulses) and oilseeds. Ornamental plants and flowers are horticulture crops typically not covered under this scheme.

Which of the following is the correct administrative hierarchy in Bihar governance?

The correct answer is A: State > Division > District > Block > Panchayat. The correct administrative hierarchy in Bihar is: State (governed by Chief Minister) > Division > District (governed by Deputy Commissioner) > Block > Panchayat (gram-level governance).

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Q.11 Hard General Studies II

If Bihar's population grows at 2.5% per annum and the current population is 100 million, what will be the population after 3 years?

A 107.69 million

B 109.45 million

C 111.23 million

D 113.09 million

Correct Answer: A. 107.69 million

EXPLANATION

Using compound growth formula: Final Population = Initial Population × (1 + growth rate)^time. P = 100 × (1 + 0.025)^3 = 100 × (1.025)^3 = 100 × 1.0769 = 107.69 million

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Q.12 Hard General Studies II

Analyze the factors contributing to Bihar's lower industrial development compared to other Indian states and propose potential solutions.

A Lack of infrastructure, skilled labor, and capital investment; Solutions include FDI promotion and skill development

B High taxation; Solution is reducing taxes only

C Geographical location alone; No solutions possible

D Political instability; Military intervention required

Correct Answer: A. Lack of infrastructure, skilled labor, and capital investment; Solutions include FDI promotion and skill development

EXPLANATION

Bihar's industrial backwardness is due to multiple factors: insufficient infrastructure (roads, railways, ports), limited skilled workforce, inadequate capital availability, and lower technological adoption. Solutions include attracting Foreign Direct Investment, establishing SEZs, improving transportation networks, and implementing skill development programs. The state has been working on these through various government initiatives.

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