The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA) primarily focuses on which aspect of governance?
ANatural disaster preparedness and response
BEconomic development
CEducational reforms
DHealthcare management
Correct Answer: A. Natural disaster preparedness and response
Explanation:
BSDMA is responsible for coordinating disaster management, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from natural disasters like floods and droughts in Bihar.
In Bihar's budget allocation, which sector typically receives the maximum funds after accounting for interest and salaries?
AEducation and Health
BInfrastructure and Roads
CAgriculture and Irrigation
DLaw and Order
Correct Answer: A. Education and Health
Explanation:
Despite fiscal constraints, Bihar allocates significant budget funds to education and health sectors to address the state's development indicators, though actual implementation varies.
The Jehanabad district of Bihar is historically significant for which reason?
ASilk production
BStone quarrying and notorious prison
CMithila painting
DCoal mining
Correct Answer: B. Stone quarrying and notorious prison
Explanation:
Jehanabad is known for limestone and stone quarrying. Historically, the Jehanabad jail gained notoriety during the freedom struggle and bandit operations.
Which constitutional amendment gave more powers to local governance bodies in Bihar?
A72nd Amendment
B73rd Amendment
C74th Amendment
DBoth 73rd and 74th
Correct Answer: D. Both 73rd and 74th
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment (1992) strengthened rural local government (Panchayati Raj), while the 74th Amendment strengthened urban local government (Municipal corporations). Both were implemented in Bihar.
Bihar shares its borders with how many Indian states?
A3 states
B4 states
C5 states
D6 states
Correct Answer: C. 5 states
Explanation:
Bihar shares borders with 5 states: Uttar Pradesh (west), Jharkhand (south), West Bengal (east), and Nepal (north). It also borders Madhya Pradesh indirectly through Jharkhand.
Which university in Bihar is the oldest and was established during the British Raj?
AMagadh University
BPatna University
CBihar University
DNalanda University (Modern)
Correct Answer: B. Patna University
Explanation:
Patna University, established in 1917, is the oldest university in Bihar. It was founded during the British colonial period and has played a significant role in higher education in the state.
The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in Bihar is primarily responsible for:
AUrban water supply and sanitation
BRural water supply and sanitation
CBoth urban and rural water supply systems
DOnly industrial water management
Correct Answer: C. Both urban and rural water supply systems
Explanation:
The PHED in Bihar is responsible for providing water supply and sanitation facilities to both urban and rural areas of the state, ensuring access to clean drinking water across the region.
Which district in Bihar is known for its agricultural production of vegetables?
AAraria
BVaishali
CMadhubani
DSamastipur
Correct Answer: C. Madhubani
Explanation:
Madhubani district is particularly known for vegetable cultivation and also famous for its traditional Madhubani paintings. It contributes significantly to Bihar's agricultural output.
The Panchayat elections in Bihar are conducted under which act?
AConstitutional Act 1950
B73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
CBihar Panchayat Raj Act 1993
DRural Development Act 1972
Correct Answer: B. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
Explanation:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) provides the constitutional framework for Panchayat Raj system across India, including Bihar. This amendment established the three-tier system of local governance.