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2022-05 Bihar Current Affairs Quiz - May 2022
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
1 pointsThe Forward Bloc held its Second All India Conference in _____.
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The Bloc held its Second All India Conference in Arrah, Bihar on 12–14 January 1947. S.S. Cavesheer was elected president and Sheel Bhadra Yagee was elected general secretary. The party assumed the name ‘All India Forward Bloc’.
https://knappily.com/onthisday/may-3-1939-subhash-chandra-bose-forms-forward-bloc-351
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The Bloc held its Second All India Conference in Arrah, Bihar on 12–14 January 1947. S.S. Cavesheer was elected president and Sheel Bhadra Yagee was elected general secretary. The party assumed the name ‘All India Forward Bloc’.
https://knappily.com/onthisday/may-3-1939-subhash-chandra-bose-forms-forward-bloc-351
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The Bloc held its Second All India Conference in Arrah, Bihar on 12–14 January 1947. S.S. Cavesheer was elected president and Sheel Bhadra Yagee was elected general secretary. The party assumed the name ‘All India Forward Bloc’.
https://knappily.com/onthisday/may-3-1939-subhash-chandra-bose-forms-forward-bloc-351
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
1 pointsJayaprakash Narayan gave the slogan of complete revolution on
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On June 5, 1974, Jayprakash Narayan gave the slogan of Sampurn Kranti (total revolution) against Indira Gandhi.
https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=358f8ac91c&imageview=0
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On June 5, 1974, Jayprakash Narayan gave the slogan of Sampurn Kranti (total revolution) against Indira Gandhi.
https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=358f8ac91c&imageview=0
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On June 5, 1974, Jayprakash Narayan gave the slogan of Sampurn Kranti (total revolution) against Indira Gandhi.
https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=358f8ac91c&imageview=0
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
1 pointsWhich district of Bihar topped the NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Delta Rankings for the month of March 2022?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
1 pointsMundeshwari Temple is located on the ______.
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Temple of Mata Mundeshwari (Bhagwanpur, Kaimur District) is located on the summit of Piwara hill, with a height of about 600 feet. The inscription made on this temple is of middle of 389 AD indicating its ancestry. The stone carvings of the Mundeshwari Bhavani temple are of Gupta period.
CONTEXT – https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=5581a56f84&imageview=0
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Temple of Mata Mundeshwari (Bhagwanpur, Kaimur District) is located on the summit of Piwara hill, with a height of about 600 feet. The inscription made on this temple is of middle of 389 AD indicating its ancestry. The stone carvings of the Mundeshwari Bhavani temple are of Gupta period.
CONTEXT – https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=5581a56f84&imageview=0
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Temple of Mata Mundeshwari (Bhagwanpur, Kaimur District) is located on the summit of Piwara hill, with a height of about 600 feet. The inscription made on this temple is of middle of 389 AD indicating its ancestry. The stone carvings of the Mundeshwari Bhavani temple are of Gupta period.
CONTEXT – https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=5581a56f84&imageview=0
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following pairs (Archaeological sites – Districts of Bihar) is/are correctly matched?
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All are correctly matched.
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All are correctly matched.
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All are correctly matched.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
1 pointsOn which river the Mahatma Gandhi Setu bridge is built?
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The Mahatma Gandhi Setu on river Ganga is the communication lifeline between north and south Bihar.
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The Mahatma Gandhi Setu on river Ganga is the communication lifeline between north and south Bihar.
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The Mahatma Gandhi Setu on river Ganga is the communication lifeline between north and south Bihar.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
1 pointsAs of May 2022, Which one is the longest river bridge in India?
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Mahatma Gandhi Setu is currently the third longest bridge in India. (5.75 km)
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, also referred to as the Dhola–Sadiya Bridge, is the longest bridge in India, over the Lohit River (Tributary of Brahmaputra), in Assam. The bridge was inaugurated by Prime Narendra Modi, in 2020.
It is the longest bridge in India stretching over 9.15 km over the Brahmaputra river connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Mahatma Gandhi Setu is currently the third longest bridge in India. (5.75 km)
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, also referred to as the Dhola–Sadiya Bridge, is the longest bridge in India, over the Lohit River (Tributary of Brahmaputra), in Assam. The bridge was inaugurated by Prime Narendra Modi, in 2020.
It is the longest bridge in India stretching over 9.15 km over the Brahmaputra river connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Mahatma Gandhi Setu is currently the third longest bridge in India. (5.75 km)
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, also referred to as the Dhola–Sadiya Bridge, is the longest bridge in India, over the Lohit River (Tributary of Brahmaputra), in Assam. The bridge was inaugurated by Prime Narendra Modi, in 2020.
It is the longest bridge in India stretching over 9.15 km over the Brahmaputra river connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
1 pointsAs per Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, What is the total length of railway line in Bihar?
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Bihar has the 9th largest railway route network in India, having 3794 kms rail route as of March 2020. [Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22]
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Bihar has the 9th largest railway route network in India, having 3794 kms rail route as of March 2020. [Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22]
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Bihar has the 9th largest railway route network in India, having 3794 kms rail route as of March 2020. [Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22]
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
1 pointsThe present Chief Justice of Patna High Court is
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
1 pointsThe sanctioned strength of judges in Patna High Court is
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The sanctioned strength of judges in Patna High Court is 53.
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The sanctioned strength of judges in Patna High Court is 53.
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The sanctioned strength of judges in Patna High Court is 53.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
1 pointsWhat is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Bihar (Women age 15-49) as per the National Family Health Survey – 5 (NFHS-5)?
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Total fertility rate (TFR): The average number of children a woman would have by the end of her childbearing years if she bore children at the current age-specific fertility rates.
The total fertility rate is 2.0 children per woman in 2019-21, which declined from 2.2 children in 2015-16 and is currently below the replacement level of fertility of 2.1 children per woman.
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Total fertility rate (TFR): The average number of children a woman would have by the end of her childbearing years if she bore children at the current age-specific fertility rates.
The total fertility rate is 2.0 children per woman in 2019-21, which declined from 2.2 children in 2015-16 and is currently below the replacement level of fertility of 2.1 children per woman.
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Total fertility rate (TFR): The average number of children a woman would have by the end of her childbearing years if she bore children at the current age-specific fertility rates.
The total fertility rate is 2.0 children per woman in 2019-21, which declined from 2.2 children in 2015-16 and is currently below the replacement level of fertility of 2.1 children per woman.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
1 pointsWhat is the rank of Bihar in the production of mushroom in India?
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
1 pointsThe ‘e-LOTS Portal’ often seen in the news, is related to?
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e – LOTS Portal is supposed to promote online learning of students belonging to Classes I-XII.
CONTEXT – https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=1258acf600e&imageview=0
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e – LOTS Portal is supposed to promote online learning of students belonging to Classes I-XII.
CONTEXT – https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=1258acf600e&imageview=0
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e – LOTS Portal is supposed to promote online learning of students belonging to Classes I-XII.
CONTEXT – https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=1258acf600e&imageview=0
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
1 pointsHrithik Anand from Bihar is a/an
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On 5th May 2022, Hrithik Anand from Vaishali District of Bihar won a gold medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil.
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On 5th May 2022, Hrithik Anand from Vaishali District of Bihar won a gold medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil.
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On 5th May 2022, Hrithik Anand from Vaishali District of Bihar won a gold medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
1 pointsBihar Animal Sciences University (BASU) is located in
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
1 pointsLakhandei River is a tributary of
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The Lakhandei River is a river in southern Nepal and in the state of Bihar in India. It is a main tributary of the Bagmati River. In Nepal, the river basin lies in the Sarlahi District, and the river originates in the Sivalik Hills.
The river enters India in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar, and flows through the town of Sitamarhi.
It floods heavily in sitamarhi.It then enters the Muzaffarpur district, and joins the Bagmati at Katra (within the Muzaffarpur district).before joining baghmati river split in two parts one part join baghmati while another one remain open & known as kali khadai near khangura village.
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The Lakhandei River is a river in southern Nepal and in the state of Bihar in India. It is a main tributary of the Bagmati River. In Nepal, the river basin lies in the Sarlahi District, and the river originates in the Sivalik Hills.
The river enters India in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar, and flows through the town of Sitamarhi.
It floods heavily in sitamarhi.It then enters the Muzaffarpur district, and joins the Bagmati at Katra (within the Muzaffarpur district).before joining baghmati river split in two parts one part join baghmati while another one remain open & known as kali khadai near khangura village.
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The Lakhandei River is a river in southern Nepal and in the state of Bihar in India. It is a main tributary of the Bagmati River. In Nepal, the river basin lies in the Sarlahi District, and the river originates in the Sivalik Hills.
The river enters India in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar, and flows through the town of Sitamarhi.
It floods heavily in sitamarhi.It then enters the Muzaffarpur district, and joins the Bagmati at Katra (within the Muzaffarpur district).before joining baghmati river split in two parts one part join baghmati while another one remain open & known as kali khadai near khangura village.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
1 pointsGurpa Hills is located in
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Gurpa Hills / Gurupada Giri is one of the natural and historical places located in the Gaya district of Bihar.
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/gaya/gurpa-hill
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Gurpa Hills / Gurupada Giri is one of the natural and historical places located in the Gaya district of Bihar.
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/gaya/gurpa-hill
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Gurpa Hills / Gurupada Giri is one of the natural and historical places located in the Gaya district of Bihar.
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/gaya/gurpa-hill
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
1 pointsWho is the State Election Commissioner of Bihar?
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Bihar State election commissioner – Deepak Prasad
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Bihar State election commissioner – Deepak Prasad
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Bihar State election commissioner – Deepak Prasad
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
1 pointsKoilwar Bridge has been built over which river?
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Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari in May 2022 inaugurated the remaining three lanes (downstream) of the six-lane Koilwar bridge over the Sone river in Bhojpur through videoconferencing from New Delhi.
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Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari in May 2022 inaugurated the remaining three lanes (downstream) of the six-lane Koilwar bridge over the Sone river in Bhojpur through videoconferencing from New Delhi.
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Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari in May 2022 inaugurated the remaining three lanes (downstream) of the six-lane Koilwar bridge over the Sone river in Bhojpur through videoconferencing from New Delhi.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
1 pointsThe Jardalu variety of mango is mainly cultivated in which region of Bihar?
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The Jardalu variety of mango cultivated in Bhagalpur region region received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018.
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The Jardalu variety of mango cultivated in Bhagalpur region region received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018.
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The Jardalu variety of mango cultivated in Bhagalpur region region received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
1 pointsThe Dobhi Industrial Park is being developed in which district of Bihar?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
1 pointsBihar Student Credit Card Scheme was launched in
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Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme was launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, 2016.
Under this scheme, an education loan of Rs. 4 lacs is being provided to every 12th pass students, willing to go for higher education who otherwise is deprived due to financial reasons.Incorrect
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme was launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, 2016.
Under this scheme, an education loan of Rs. 4 lacs is being provided to every 12th pass students, willing to go for higher education who otherwise is deprived due to financial reasons.Unattempted
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme was launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, 2016.
Under this scheme, an education loan of Rs. 4 lacs is being provided to every 12th pass students, willing to go for higher education who otherwise is deprived due to financial reasons. -
Question 23 of 30
23. Question
1 pointsGridhakut Hill is located in which district of Bihar?
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Gridhakut hill located in Rajgir (Nalanda District) is also known as the Vulture’s peak.
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/nalanda/gridhakut-hill
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Gridhakut hill located in Rajgir (Nalanda District) is also known as the Vulture’s peak.
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/nalanda/gridhakut-hill
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Gridhakut hill located in Rajgir (Nalanda District) is also known as the Vulture’s peak.
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/nalanda/gridhakut-hill
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched?
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The proposed Film City at Rajgir, land acquisition for which was completed by the state government recently, is likely to be named after late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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The proposed Film City at Rajgir, land acquisition for which was completed by the state government recently, is likely to be named after late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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The proposed Film City at Rajgir, land acquisition for which was completed by the state government recently, is likely to be named after late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the nodal department for Bihar Government’s Jal Jeevan Hariyali Mission?
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The JAL-JEEVAN-HARIYALI Mission is being implemented in coordination with various departments and the Rural Development Department has been designated as the Nodal Department.
https://www.jaljeevanhariyali.bih.nic.in/JalJeevanHaryali/AboutUs.aspx
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The JAL-JEEVAN-HARIYALI Mission is being implemented in coordination with various departments and the Rural Development Department has been designated as the Nodal Department.
https://www.jaljeevanhariyali.bih.nic.in/JalJeevanHaryali/AboutUs.aspx
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The JAL-JEEVAN-HARIYALI Mission is being implemented in coordination with various departments and the Rural Development Department has been designated as the Nodal Department.
https://www.jaljeevanhariyali.bih.nic.in/JalJeevanHaryali/AboutUs.aspx
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
1 pointsAs per the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in Bihar as of April 2022 was
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
1 pointsKakolat waterfalls is located in which district of Bihar?
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Kakolat waterfalls is located in Nawada district.
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Kakolat waterfalls is located in Nawada district.
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Kakolat waterfalls is located in Nawada district.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
1 pointsRecently Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited has found traces of petroleum in their preliminary survey in which of the following districts of Bihar?
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Recently, Bihar government has received an application from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited to seek permission for detailed exploration to assess the presence of oil reserves in Buxar and Samastipur districts in the Ganga basin of the state.
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Recently, Bihar government has received an application from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited to seek permission for detailed exploration to assess the presence of oil reserves in Buxar and Samastipur districts in the Ganga basin of the state.
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Recently, Bihar government has received an application from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited to seek permission for detailed exploration to assess the presence of oil reserves in Buxar and Samastipur districts in the Ganga basin of the state.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
1 pointsWhich district of Bihar has gold reserves?
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Bihar is the principal holder of country’s pyrite resources and possesses 94% of resources.
The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are coal in Rajmahal coalfield; limestone in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr & Rohtas districts; mica in Nawada district; quartz/silica sand in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr & Nalanda districts; quartzite in Lakhisarai, Monghyr & Nalanda districts; and talc/soapstone/steatite in Monghyr district.
Besides, occurrences of bauxite in Monghyr & Rohtas districts; china clay in Bhagalpur & Monghyr districts; felspar in Gaya, Jamui & Monghyr districts; fireclay in Bhagalpur & Purnea districts; gold in Jamui district; granite in Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jahanabad & Jamui districts; iron ore (haematite) in Bhagalpur district; iron ore (magnetite) in Gaya & Jamui districts; leadzinc in Banka & Rohtas districts; and pyrites in Rohtas district are reported.
[SOURCE: Indian Minerals Yearbook 2019 – https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/03182021183926Bihar_2019_AR.pdf]
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Bihar is the principal holder of country’s pyrite resources and possesses 94% of resources.
The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are coal in Rajmahal coalfield; limestone in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr & Rohtas districts; mica in Nawada district; quartz/silica sand in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr & Nalanda districts; quartzite in Lakhisarai, Monghyr & Nalanda districts; and talc/soapstone/steatite in Monghyr district.
Besides, occurrences of bauxite in Monghyr & Rohtas districts; china clay in Bhagalpur & Monghyr districts; felspar in Gaya, Jamui & Monghyr districts; fireclay in Bhagalpur & Purnea districts; gold in Jamui district; granite in Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jahanabad & Jamui districts; iron ore (haematite) in Bhagalpur district; iron ore (magnetite) in Gaya & Jamui districts; leadzinc in Banka & Rohtas districts; and pyrites in Rohtas district are reported.
[SOURCE: Indian Minerals Yearbook 2019 – https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/03182021183926Bihar_2019_AR.pdf]
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Bihar is the principal holder of country’s pyrite resources and possesses 94% of resources.
The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are coal in Rajmahal coalfield; limestone in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr & Rohtas districts; mica in Nawada district; quartz/silica sand in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr & Nalanda districts; quartzite in Lakhisarai, Monghyr & Nalanda districts; and talc/soapstone/steatite in Monghyr district.
Besides, occurrences of bauxite in Monghyr & Rohtas districts; china clay in Bhagalpur & Monghyr districts; felspar in Gaya, Jamui & Monghyr districts; fireclay in Bhagalpur & Purnea districts; gold in Jamui district; granite in Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jahanabad & Jamui districts; iron ore (haematite) in Bhagalpur district; iron ore (magnetite) in Gaya & Jamui districts; leadzinc in Banka & Rohtas districts; and pyrites in Rohtas district are reported.
[SOURCE: Indian Minerals Yearbook 2019 – https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/03182021183926Bihar_2019_AR.pdf]
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
1 pointsWhat is the rank of Bihar in terms of production of jute among the States of India? (as of 2019-20)
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West Bengal stands at the first position with over 50% of total raw jute production in the country.
The jute crop is grown in seven states – West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.
In Bihar-Katihar, Samastipur, Champaran, Darbhanga, Saharsa and Purnia are major jute producing areas.
http://jutecomm.gov.in/State_Wise_Production_of_Raw_Jute.html
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West Bengal stands at the first position with over 50% of total raw jute production in the country.
The jute crop is grown in seven states – West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.
In Bihar-Katihar, Samastipur, Champaran, Darbhanga, Saharsa and Purnia are major jute producing areas.
http://jutecomm.gov.in/State_Wise_Production_of_Raw_Jute.html
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West Bengal stands at the first position with over 50% of total raw jute production in the country.
The jute crop is grown in seven states – West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.
In Bihar-Katihar, Samastipur, Champaran, Darbhanga, Saharsa and Purnia are major jute producing areas.
http://jutecomm.gov.in/State_Wise_Production_of_Raw_Jute.html
