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Q.21Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is the correct administrative hierarchy in Bihar governance?
AState > Division > District > Block > Panchayat
BState > District > Division > Block > Panchayat
CState > Block > District > Division > Panchayat
DState > Panchayat > Block > District > Division
Correct Answer: A. State > Division > District > Block > Panchayat
Explanation:
The correct administrative hierarchy in Bihar is: State (governed by Chief Minister) > Division > District (governed by Deputy Commissioner) > Block > Panchayat (gram-level governance).
The Champaran Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi was primarily related to which issue?
ASalt production
BIndigo cultivation and peasant rights
CLand redistribution
DCommunal harmony
Correct Answer: B. Indigo cultivation and peasant rights
Explanation:
The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar was primarily about peasant exploitation by British indigo planters. Gandhi's intervention helped secure justice for peasants forced to grow indigo at exploitative rates.
The Valmiki National Park in Bihar is primarily known for the conservation of which animal?
ABengal Tiger
BIndian Rhinoceros
CAsian Elephant
DWild Water Buffalo
Correct Answer: D. Wild Water Buffalo
Explanation:
Valmiki National Park, located in West Champaran district, is primarily dedicated to the conservation of wild water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis arnee) along with other species.
Which district in Bihar has the highest literacy rate according to recent census data?
APatna
BEast Champaran
CMadhubani
DAraria
Correct Answer: A. Patna
Explanation:
Patna district consistently shows one of the highest literacy rates in Bihar, being the state capital with better educational infrastructure and awareness.
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Pataliputra (modern Patna)?
AMaurya Empire
BGupta Empire
CNanda Dynasty
DAll of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation:
Pataliputra served as the capital for multiple powerful dynasties including the Nanda, Maurya, and Gupta empires, making it a major center of power in ancient India.
Bihar's sex ratio (females per 1000 males) is currently closest to:
A850
B900
C920
D950
Correct Answer: B. 900
Explanation:
According to the 2021 Census, Bihar's sex ratio is approximately 900 females per 1000 males, which is below the national average and indicates gender imbalance.
Under the Gram Panchayat Raj Act in Bihar, the reservation for women in panchayats is:
A25%
B33.33%
C50%
D40%
Correct Answer: C. 50%
Explanation:
Bihar amended its Gram Panchayat Act to provide 50% reservation for women in local governance bodies, making it more progressive than the national 33.33% norm.