Which of the following administrative divisions is NOT a district in Bihar?

The correct answer is D: Central Champaran. Bihar has East Champaran and West Champaran districts, but there is no district called Central Champaran. The state does not use the 'North Champaran' nomenclature for administrative division.

The Ajatshatru cave complex is located in which Bihar district?

The correct answer is B: Rajgir (Nalanda). Ajatashatru caves are located in Rajgir, which is in Nalanda district. These caves are associated with early Buddhist monks and monastic life.

What is the critical difference between PMFBY and conventional crop insurance schemes?

The correct answer is B: PMFBY covers multiple perils including weather-related risks with farmer-paid premiums of 1.5-2%. PMFBY is a comprehensive scheme with affordable premiums (1.5% for kharif, 2% for rabi) covering yield losses from weather, pests, and diseases.

Which Bihari freedom fighter was known as the 'Shaheed-e-Azam' and was executed in 1931 for his revolutionary activities against British rule?

The correct answer is B: Bhagat Singh. Bhagat Singh, though born in Punjab, conducted significant revolutionary activities in Bihar and is revered as a martyr. He was executed on March 23, 1931, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev. He is commonly referred to as 'Shaheed-e-Azam' meaning 'Great Martyr' in Indian freedom struggle.

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा शब्द तत्सम है?

The correct answer is B: कर्ण. कर्ण संस्कृत से आया शब्द है (तत्सम), जबकि कान तद्भव शब्द है। तत्सम वे शब्द हैं जो संस्कृत से ज्यों-का-त्यों आए हैं।

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Q.11 Hard General Studies III

What is the significance of drip irrigation systems promoted under PMKSY in water-scarce regions of Bihar?

A It increases water consumption

B It reduces water usage by 40-60% while improving crop yields through targeted water delivery

C It is ineffective in sandy soils

D It requires heavy government subsidies only

Correct Answer: B. It reduces water usage by 40-60% while improving crop yields through targeted water delivery

EXPLANATION

Drip irrigation is highly efficient, delivering water directly to plant roots, reducing losses through evaporation and seepage, crucial for water-scarce regions.

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Q.12 Hard General Studies III

How does climate change impact the implementation of agricultural schemes in Bihar?

A It has no impact on scheme implementation

B It necessitates climate-adaptive strategies in schemes, requiring water management and crop diversification

C It only affects farmers, not scheme design

D It makes all agricultural schemes ineffective

Correct Answer: B. It necessitates climate-adaptive strategies in schemes, requiring water management and crop diversification

EXPLANATION

Climate change requires agricultural schemes to incorporate water-efficient irrigation, climate-resilient crop varieties, and soil conservation practices.

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Q.13 Hard General Studies III

What is the relationship between the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and agricultural productivity in Bihar?

A NFSA directly increases crop yield

B NFSA ensures food security through targeted public distribution, indirectly supporting sustainable agriculture

C NFSA is unrelated to agricultural productivity

D NFSA restricts agricultural production

Correct Answer: B. NFSA ensures food security through targeted public distribution, indirectly supporting sustainable agriculture

EXPLANATION

NFSA provides food security to vulnerable populations, which supports household nutrition and enables farmers to invest in sustainable practices without immediate income pressure.

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