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Bihar's economic development plan emphasized food processing and agro-industries to leverage its agricultural strength and create employment.
Bhagalpur is historically known as the silk city of India and was developed as a textile hub under the PM MITRA scheme.
# Institution of Eminence Status in Bihar
The "Institution of Eminence" scheme is a Government of India initiative to recognize and promote world-class institutions of higher education.
Step 1: Understanding the Institution of Eminence Scheme
The Government of India launched the "Institution of Eminence" scheme to grant autonomous status and special privileges to select higher educational institutions to help them achieve global rankings and excellence. This scheme identifies both established and emerging institutions with potential for becoming world-class universities.
Step 2: Analyzing Bihar Universities Against the Criteria
Among the options listed:
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is located in Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar
- Patna University is a state university in Bihar but did not receive the Institution of Eminence status
- IIT Patna is a premier technical institution in Bihar, but it also did not receive the Institution of Eminence status
As of recent years, no university in Bihar has been granted the "Institution of Eminence" status by the Government of India. The status has been awarded to select institutions like Delhi University, IIT Bombay, IISc Bangalore, and a few others, but none from Bihar.
Final Answer: (D) None — No university in Bihar has received the Institution of Eminence status from the Government of India.
Bihar consistently ranks among the top agricultural producing states in India, particularly in wheat, rice, and vegetable production.
National Highway 2 (now NH-19 in the new classification) connects Delhi to Kolkata via Patna, Bihar, serving as a major economic corridor.
# Understanding India's Oldest Masonry Dam
This question tests knowledge of historical infrastructure and dam engineering in India, specifically identifying structures still operational.
Step 1: Define Masonry Dam
A masonry dam is constructed using stone, brick, or concrete blocks fitted together without reinforced steel, representing older construction methods in India.
Step 2: Identify the Oldest Masonry Dam in Bihar
Kharagpur Lake Dam, located in Munger district, Bihar, was constructed in 1822 during the British colonial period. It remains the oldest masonry dam in India still in active use today. The Kosi Dam (1960s) and Sone Dam (1970s) are much newer, being concrete gravity dams. Darbhanga Dam is not a significant historical dam structure.
Final Answer: (D) Kharagpur Lake Dam is the oldest masonry dam in India still in use, located in Bihar.
Nepal shares the longest international border with Bihar. The Indo-Nepal border stretches across the northern regions of Bihar and is significant for trade and cultural exchange.
India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as part of its commitment to combat climate change and transition to clean energy.
Hyderabad was recognized as the world's fastest growing city in 2024 based on demographic and economic growth metrics by international organizations.
Nitish Kumar continued as Chief Minister of Bihar after the 2024 elections, leading the NDA coalition government in the state.
