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Question 1 of 35
1. Question
1 pointsLily Ray, who passed away recently, was a celebrated contemporary writer of ________ language.
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Lily Ray was arguably one of the most successful and celebrated contemporary writer of Maithili language. She received the Sahitya Academy Award for Maithili Literature in 1982 for “Marichika” (Maithili novel). She passed away on Feb 3, 2022.
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Lily Ray was arguably one of the most successful and celebrated contemporary writer of Maithili language. She received the Sahitya Academy Award for Maithili Literature in 1982 for “Marichika” (Maithili novel). She passed away on Feb 3, 2022.
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Lily Ray was arguably one of the most successful and celebrated contemporary writer of Maithili language. She received the Sahitya Academy Award for Maithili Literature in 1982 for “Marichika” (Maithili novel). She passed away on Feb 3, 2022.
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Question 2 of 35
2. Question
1 pointsThe first intermodal inland waterways cargo terminal in Bihar will be developed in which district of Bihar?
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Port, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the Bihar state’s first intermodal inland waterways cargo terminal at Kalughat near Sonepur in Saran district in Feb 2022.
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Port, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the Bihar state’s first intermodal inland waterways cargo terminal at Kalughat near Sonepur in Saran district in Feb 2022.
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Port, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the Bihar state’s first intermodal inland waterways cargo terminal at Kalughat near Sonepur in Saran district in Feb 2022.
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Question 3 of 35
3. Question
1 pointsThe total length of National Highway (NH) in Bihar as of 2021 is
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NH in Bihar as of 2021: 5475 km
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NH in Bihar as of 2021: 5475 km
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NH in Bihar as of 2021: 5475 km
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Question 4 of 35
4. Question
1 pointsOn 5th February 2022, The first cargo vessel of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) started its maiden international journey on an integrated Inland Water Transport (IWT) route (via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route) from Patna to _____.
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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off an inland waterway vessel MV Lal Bahadur Shastri from Patna to Guwahati on 5 Feb, 2022. The vessel started its journey from Patna and is carrying 200 Metric Tonnes of foodgrains headed for Pandu in Guwahati & will travel via Bangladesh to reach the destination by early March, 2022.
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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off an inland waterway vessel MV Lal Bahadur Shastri from Patna to Guwahati on 5 Feb, 2022. The vessel started its journey from Patna and is carrying 200 Metric Tonnes of foodgrains headed for Pandu in Guwahati & will travel via Bangladesh to reach the destination by early March, 2022.
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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off an inland waterway vessel MV Lal Bahadur Shastri from Patna to Guwahati on 5 Feb, 2022. The vessel started its journey from Patna and is carrying 200 Metric Tonnes of foodgrains headed for Pandu in Guwahati & will travel via Bangladesh to reach the destination by early March, 2022.
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Question 5 of 35
5. Question
1 pointsThe proposed Kashi-Kolkata Expressway will pass through which of the following district of Bihar?
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It will pass through Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Gaya districts of Bihar.
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It will pass through Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Gaya districts of Bihar.
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It will pass through Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Gaya districts of Bihar.
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Question 6 of 35
6. Question
1 pointsThe first expressway in Bihar will be built between
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The first expressway in Bihar will be built between Aurangabad and Darbhanga.
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The first expressway in Bihar will be built between Aurangabad and Darbhanga.
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The first expressway in Bihar will be built between Aurangabad and Darbhanga.
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Question 7 of 35
7. Question
1 pointsIn Bihar, Mega Food Park(s) is/are located in
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Mega Food Parks in Bihar: Mansi (Khagaria) and Motipur (Muzaffarpur)
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Mega Food Parks in Bihar: Mansi (Khagaria) and Motipur (Muzaffarpur)
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Mega Food Parks in Bihar: Mansi (Khagaria) and Motipur (Muzaffarpur)
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Question 8 of 35
8. Question
1 pointsRecently the National Tiger Conservation Authority has given in-principle approval to declare which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries of Bihar as Tiger Reserve?
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The second tiger reserve in Bihar would be set up in Kaimur.
Read more at:
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The second tiger reserve in Bihar would be set up in Kaimur.
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The second tiger reserve in Bihar would be set up in Kaimur.
Read more at:
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Question 9 of 35
9. Question
1 pointsIn Bihar, Sainik school(s) is/are currently located in
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The country currently has 33 Sainik schools, including two in Bihar (Nalanda and Gopalganj).
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The country currently has 33 Sainik schools, including two in Bihar (Nalanda and Gopalganj).
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The country currently has 33 Sainik schools, including two in Bihar (Nalanda and Gopalganj).
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Question 10 of 35
10. Question
1 pointsBihar’s first ethanol plant has been built in _______.
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Bihar’s first ethanol plant has been built in Ara.
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Bihar’s first ethanol plant has been built in Ara.
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Bihar’s first ethanol plant has been built in Ara.
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Question 11 of 35
11. Question
1 points_______ is known as Sikrana in its upper reaches.
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Burhi Gandak is a left bank tributary of the Ganga River. It originates in the terai area of Chautarwa Chaur near Bishambharpur, West Champaran district in Bihar state. It is known as Sikrana in its upper reaches.
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Burhi Gandak is a left bank tributary of the Ganga River. It originates in the terai area of Chautarwa Chaur near Bishambharpur, West Champaran district in Bihar state. It is known as Sikrana in its upper reaches.
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Burhi Gandak is a left bank tributary of the Ganga River. It originates in the terai area of Chautarwa Chaur near Bishambharpur, West Champaran district in Bihar state. It is known as Sikrana in its upper reaches.
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Question 12 of 35
12. Question
1 pointsGogabeel lake is formed from the flow of which of the following rivers?
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Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar district, has been declared as the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’.
Gogabeel is formed from the flow of the rivers Mahananda and Kankhar in the north and the Ganga in the south and east.Incorrect
Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar district, has been declared as the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’.
Gogabeel is formed from the flow of the rivers Mahananda and Kankhar in the north and the Ganga in the south and east.Unattempted
Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar district, has been declared as the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’.
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Question 13 of 35
13. Question
1 pointsTilawe river flows through which of the following districts of Bihar?
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Starting from Supaul, the Tilawe river joins the Kosi near Khagaria district, passing through Saharsa. Due to the accumulation of silt in the river in large quantities, its passage has been blocked.
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Starting from Supaul, the Tilawe river joins the Kosi near Khagaria district, passing through Saharsa. Due to the accumulation of silt in the river in large quantities, its passage has been blocked.
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Starting from Supaul, the Tilawe river joins the Kosi near Khagaria district, passing through Saharsa. Due to the accumulation of silt in the river in large quantities, its passage has been blocked.
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Question 14 of 35
14. Question
1 pointsIn Bihar, the Ethanol Production Promotion Policy was launched in
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Bihar has become the first state in the country to implement an ethanol promotion policy that would allow investors to directly make ethanol from maize, molasses, broken rice and rotten grains.The state cabinet gave a go-ahead to the policy in March 2021.
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Bihar has become the first state in the country to implement an ethanol promotion policy that would allow investors to directly make ethanol from maize, molasses, broken rice and rotten grains.The state cabinet gave a go-ahead to the policy in March 2021.
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Bihar has become the first state in the country to implement an ethanol promotion policy that would allow investors to directly make ethanol from maize, molasses, broken rice and rotten grains.The state cabinet gave a go-ahead to the policy in March 2021.
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Question 15 of 35
15. Question
1 points_______ is the highest ethanol-producing state in the country.
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Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the largest ethanol-producing state in the country.
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Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the largest ethanol-producing state in the country.
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Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the largest ethanol-producing state in the country.
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Question 16 of 35
16. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following has maximum production in Bihar during the year 2020-21?
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Question 17 of 35
17. Question
1 pointsIn February 2022, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated a martyrs’ park. In which district of Bihar, it is located?
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Question 18 of 35
18. Question
1 pointsThe size of the state budget of Bihar in 2022-23 is
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The Bihar government on 28 Feb 2022 presented a revenue surplus budget for coming fiscal 2022-23 with an outlay of ₹2,37,691.19 crore, a rise of 8.88% from current fiscal budget outlay of ₹2,18,302.70 crore, with an emphasis on education, health, infrastructure and energy as thrust areas.
The size of the state budget of Bihar in 2021-22 was ₹ 2.18 lakh crore.
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The Bihar government on 28 Feb 2022 presented a revenue surplus budget for coming fiscal 2022-23 with an outlay of ₹2,37,691.19 crore, a rise of 8.88% from current fiscal budget outlay of ₹2,18,302.70 crore, with an emphasis on education, health, infrastructure and energy as thrust areas.
The size of the state budget of Bihar in 2021-22 was ₹ 2.18 lakh crore.
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The Bihar government on 28 Feb 2022 presented a revenue surplus budget for coming fiscal 2022-23 with an outlay of ₹2,37,691.19 crore, a rise of 8.88% from current fiscal budget outlay of ₹2,18,302.70 crore, with an emphasis on education, health, infrastructure and energy as thrust areas.
The size of the state budget of Bihar in 2021-22 was ₹ 2.18 lakh crore.
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Question 19 of 35
19. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following airport has been chosen for ‘Voice of the Customer’ recognition in Airports Council International (ACI) World’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey 2021?
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7 airports of AAI namely Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Patna, Bhubaneswar & Chandigarh have been chosen for Voice of Customer Recognition under ACI World’s Voice of the Customer Initiative.
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7 airports of AAI namely Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Patna, Bhubaneswar & Chandigarh have been chosen for Voice of Customer Recognition under ACI World’s Voice of the Customer Initiative.
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7 airports of AAI namely Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Patna, Bhubaneswar & Chandigarh have been chosen for Voice of Customer Recognition under ACI World’s Voice of the Customer Initiative.
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Question 20 of 35
20. Question
1 pointsBihar’s first residential sports academy will open in
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Question 21 of 35
21. Question
1 pointsWhich district has got the distinction of being the first collectorate in Bihar to be paperless?
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Saharsa collectorate has become the first e-collectorate in Bihar for better transparency and to allow most of the work to go paperless.
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Saharsa collectorate has become the first e-collectorate in Bihar for better transparency and to allow most of the work to go paperless.
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Saharsa collectorate has become the first e-collectorate in Bihar for better transparency and to allow most of the work to go paperless.
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Question 22 of 35
22. Question
1 pointsThe Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2021 for Maithili has been given to _______.
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Question 23 of 35
23. Question
1 pointsRecently the Government of Bihar has extended the third ‘Agricultural Road Map’ in the state to ___________.
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Question 24 of 35
24. Question
1 pointsThe first phase of Bihar’s agriculture road map was launched in
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The first phase of Bihar’s agriculture road map was launched in 2008 to bring rainbow revolution. It was followed by the launch of its second phase by the then President Pranab Mukherjee on October 3, 2012 in Patna. President Ram Nath Kovind in November 2017 unveiled the third agriculture road map of Bihar for the period 2017-2022.
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The first phase of Bihar’s agriculture road map was launched in 2008 to bring rainbow revolution. It was followed by the launch of its second phase by the then President Pranab Mukherjee on October 3, 2012 in Patna. President Ram Nath Kovind in November 2017 unveiled the third agriculture road map of Bihar for the period 2017-2022.
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The first phase of Bihar’s agriculture road map was launched in 2008 to bring rainbow revolution. It was followed by the launch of its second phase by the then President Pranab Mukherjee on October 3, 2012 in Patna. President Ram Nath Kovind in November 2017 unveiled the third agriculture road map of Bihar for the period 2017-2022.
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Question 25 of 35
25. Question
1 pointsDurgawati Dam is located in which district of Bihar?
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Question 26 of 35
26. Question
1 pointsAs per the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data, the unemployment rate in Bihar as of January 2022 was ______.
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Unemployment Rate Monthly time series (%): January 2022
India – 6.6%
Bihar – 13.3%Incorrect
Unemployment Rate Monthly time series (%): January 2022
India – 6.6%
Bihar – 13.3%Unattempted
Unemployment Rate Monthly time series (%): January 2022
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Question 27 of 35
27. Question
1 pointsBihar state economy is largely dominated by the _________.
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Contrary to the perception, the state economy is largely dominated by the tertiary sector (61.5%), whereas the primary and secondary sectors have a share of 19% and 19.5%, respectively.
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Contrary to the perception, the state economy is largely dominated by the tertiary sector (61.5%), whereas the primary and secondary sectors have a share of 19% and 19.5%, respectively.
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Contrary to the perception, the state economy is largely dominated by the tertiary sector (61.5%), whereas the primary and secondary sectors have a share of 19% and 19.5%, respectively.
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Question 28 of 35
28. Question
1 pointsHow much financial assistance Bihar Government is providing to the next kin of the persons who died due to Covid-19?
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Bihar is the first state in India which began providing financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the next kin of the persons who died due to Covid-19.
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Bihar is the first state in India which began providing financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the next kin of the persons who died due to Covid-19.
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Bihar is the first state in India which began providing financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the next kin of the persons who died due to Covid-19.
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Question 29 of 35
29. Question
1 pointsBihar’s first floating solar power plant will be commissioned in
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Bihar’s first floating power plant will be in commissioned soon Darbhanga.
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Bihar’s first floating power plant will be in commissioned soon Darbhanga.
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Bihar’s first floating power plant will be in commissioned soon Darbhanga.
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Question 30 of 35
30. Question
1 pointsThe per capita income of Bihar at constant (2011-12) prices was ______ in 2020-21.
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The per capita GSDP of Bihar in 2020-21 (at current prices) was Rs 50,555.
The per capita GSDP of Bihar in 2020-21 (at constant prices – 2011-12) was Rs 34, 314.Incorrect
The per capita GSDP of Bihar in 2020-21 (at current prices) was Rs 50,555.
The per capita GSDP of Bihar in 2020-21 (at constant prices – 2011-12) was Rs 34, 314.Unattempted
The per capita GSDP of Bihar in 2020-21 (at current prices) was Rs 50,555.
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Question 31 of 35
31. Question
1 pointsThe growth rate of Bihar’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was _____ in 2020-21.
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The growth rate of Bihar’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was 2.5% in 2020-21.
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The growth rate of Bihar’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was 2.5% in 2020-21.
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The growth rate of Bihar’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was 2.5% in 2020-21.
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Question 32 of 35
32. Question
1 pointsRecently, Who has been made the development commissioner of Bihar?
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Vivek Kumar Singh has been made the development commissioner of Bihar.
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Vivek Kumar Singh has been made the development commissioner of Bihar.
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Vivek Kumar Singh has been made the development commissioner of Bihar.
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Question 33 of 35
33. Question
1 pointsThe share of primary sector in Bihar’s GSDP was ______ in 2020-21.
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The share of primary sector in GSDP has declined steadily, from 22.1 percent in 2016-17 to 19.2 percent in 2020-21.
The share of secondary sector has recorded a small decline – from 20.6 percent in 2016-17 to 19.5 percent in 2020-21.
It is indeed the tertiary sector which has recorded a noticeable increase in its share, from 57.3 percent in 2016-17 to 61.2 percent in 2020-21.SOURCE: Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22
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The share of primary sector in GSDP has declined steadily, from 22.1 percent in 2016-17 to 19.2 percent in 2020-21.
The share of secondary sector has recorded a small decline – from 20.6 percent in 2016-17 to 19.5 percent in 2020-21.
It is indeed the tertiary sector which has recorded a noticeable increase in its share, from 57.3 percent in 2016-17 to 61.2 percent in 2020-21.SOURCE: Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22
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The share of primary sector in GSDP has declined steadily, from 22.1 percent in 2016-17 to 19.2 percent in 2020-21.
The share of secondary sector has recorded a small decline – from 20.6 percent in 2016-17 to 19.5 percent in 2020-21.
It is indeed the tertiary sector which has recorded a noticeable increase in its share, from 57.3 percent in 2016-17 to 61.2 percent in 2020-21.SOURCE: Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22
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Question 34 of 35
34. Question
1 pointsWho was the first Finance Minister of Bihar?
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Anugrah Narayan Sinha, known as Bihar Vibhuti, was the first Deputy Chief Minister and the Finance Minister of the Indian state of Bihar (1946–1957).
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Anugrah Narayan Sinha, known as Bihar Vibhuti, was the first Deputy Chief Minister and the Finance Minister of the Indian state of Bihar (1946–1957).
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Anugrah Narayan Sinha, known as Bihar Vibhuti, was the first Deputy Chief Minister and the Finance Minister of the Indian state of Bihar (1946–1957).
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Question 35 of 35
35. Question
1 pointsWhom Mahatma Gandhi called “Ajatha Shatru”?
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Dr Rajendra Prasad was called “Ajatha Shatru,” a person with no enemies by Mahatma Gandhi.
Dr Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, at Siwan, Bihar and last breathed on February 28, 1963.
A graduate of Calcutta Law College went to practice law at Calcutta and Patna High Courts.
He took up journalism in the nationalistic interest and wrote articles for revolutionary publications Hindi weekly “Desh” and Searchlight in English. He also started his lifelong campaign to establish Hindi as the national language.
In 1917, Dr Rajendra Prasad accompanied Mahatma Gandhi to the Champaran district of Bihar to address the grievances of local peasants. Later, he actively participated in the Salt Satyagrah of 1930 and the Quit India Movement of 1942.
After joining Indian National Congress (INC) formally in 1911, he presided over its annual sessions of 1934, 1939, and 1947 respectively.In 1946, Dr Prasad was sworn in as Minister for Food and Agriculture in the interim government formed by INC. He also presided over the Indian Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 1949, which drafted the Constitution of India.
Following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country, he became the president of India on January 26, 1950, and went on to wining the presidency for three consecutive terms.
In 1962, he was awarded Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
He wrote his autobiography, Atmakatha and authored books such as India Divided (1946), Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences (1949), and others.
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Dr Rajendra Prasad was called “Ajatha Shatru,” a person with no enemies by Mahatma Gandhi.
Dr Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, at Siwan, Bihar and last breathed on February 28, 1963.
A graduate of Calcutta Law College went to practice law at Calcutta and Patna High Courts.
He took up journalism in the nationalistic interest and wrote articles for revolutionary publications Hindi weekly “Desh” and Searchlight in English. He also started his lifelong campaign to establish Hindi as the national language.
In 1917, Dr Rajendra Prasad accompanied Mahatma Gandhi to the Champaran district of Bihar to address the grievances of local peasants. Later, he actively participated in the Salt Satyagrah of 1930 and the Quit India Movement of 1942.
After joining Indian National Congress (INC) formally in 1911, he presided over its annual sessions of 1934, 1939, and 1947 respectively.In 1946, Dr Prasad was sworn in as Minister for Food and Agriculture in the interim government formed by INC. He also presided over the Indian Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 1949, which drafted the Constitution of India.
Following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country, he became the president of India on January 26, 1950, and went on to wining the presidency for three consecutive terms.
In 1962, he was awarded Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
He wrote his autobiography, Atmakatha and authored books such as India Divided (1946), Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences (1949), and others.
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Dr Rajendra Prasad was called “Ajatha Shatru,” a person with no enemies by Mahatma Gandhi.
Dr Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, at Siwan, Bihar and last breathed on February 28, 1963.
A graduate of Calcutta Law College went to practice law at Calcutta and Patna High Courts.
He took up journalism in the nationalistic interest and wrote articles for revolutionary publications Hindi weekly “Desh” and Searchlight in English. He also started his lifelong campaign to establish Hindi as the national language.
In 1917, Dr Rajendra Prasad accompanied Mahatma Gandhi to the Champaran district of Bihar to address the grievances of local peasants. Later, he actively participated in the Salt Satyagrah of 1930 and the Quit India Movement of 1942.
After joining Indian National Congress (INC) formally in 1911, he presided over its annual sessions of 1934, 1939, and 1947 respectively.In 1946, Dr Prasad was sworn in as Minister for Food and Agriculture in the interim government formed by INC. He also presided over the Indian Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 1949, which drafted the Constitution of India.
Following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country, he became the president of India on January 26, 1950, and went on to wining the presidency for three consecutive terms.
In 1962, he was awarded Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
He wrote his autobiography, Atmakatha and authored books such as India Divided (1946), Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences (1949), and others.
