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21. Sheikh Bhikhari of Bihar was related with which of the following movements?
[A] Non-Cooperation Movement
[B] Indigo Movement
[C] Revolt of 1857
[D] Civil Disobedience Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Revolt of 1857]
Notes:
Sheikh Bhikhari of Bihar was related with Revolt of 1857. He was a Dewan and general of Tikait Umrao Singh. He was born in Budmu, Bihar in a family of a weaver. He was a combatant in the Revolt of 1857. He was hanged by the British authority.
22. Which of the following district is not included among the major Bhojpuri speaking districts?
[A] Siwan
[B] Patna
[C] Gopalganj
[D] Chapra
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
Notes:
Patna is not included among the major Bhojpuri speaking districts. Magahi language is spoken in Patna.
23. At which place, the proposed oraganic food factory to be set up in Nalanda district of Bihar?
[A] Harnaut
[B] Sarmera
[C] Chandi
[D] Hilsa
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Correct Answer: C [Chandi]
Notes:
The proposed organic food factory is to be set up at Chandi in Nalanda district of Bihar. Chandi is a small town in Nalanda. The town’s name is taken from the Hindu Goddess Chandi Devi. A temple is built in the town which is dedicated to her.
24. Which river of Bihar emerges as Niranjana or Lilajan ?
[A] Phalgu
[B] Punpun
[C] Baghmati
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: A [Phalgu]
Notes:
It emerges in the form of small streams in Northern Chotta Nagpur Plateau region. It merges with Mohana at Bodhgaya.
25. What fraction of Bihar was below poverty line as per Tendulkar formula and Census 2011?
[A] 34.1
[B] 31.2
[C] 33.7
[D] 33.1
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Correct Answer: C [33.7]
Notes:
The poverty ratios using the Tendulkar Committee methodology, for Bihar was 34.1 percent for rural and 31.2 percent for urban areas in 2011-12. The overall poverty ratio was 33.7 percent.
26. Scientists from which university in Bihar has developed a bacteria to curb arsenic contamination ?
[A] Nalanda College of Horticulture
[B] Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
[D] Dr. C.V. Raman University
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur]
Notes:
Scientists from the University have developed SBAM-1(Sabour Bio-Arsenic Mitigator). It consumes and breaks down environmental pollutants including arsenic.
27. E-Sanjeevani App and Ashwini Portal has been launched by which State Government ?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Delhi
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar government launches technology based health care facilities. Sanjeevani App will provide information about the nearest testing center, control room number, availability of beds etc .
28. Name the only food stuff of Bihar with GI tag?
[A] Silao Khaja
[B] Magahi Paan
[C] Shahi Litchi
[D] Zardalu Mango
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Correct Answer: A [Silao Khaja]
Notes:
Silao Khaja is a famous Food Stuff of Bihar, it was granted its Certificate of Registration on 11th December, 2018.
Silao Khaja is a popular sweet food stuff of the Nalanda district of the State of Bihar prepared from wheat- flour, sugar, maida, ghee, water, cardamom and aniseeds. It is widely known for its taste, crispiness and multi-layered appearance. It consists of twelve to sixteen very thin dough- sheets placed over one another.
29. Name the animal on the capital of Lauriya Nandangarh pillar?
[A] Bull
[B] Lion
[C] Elephant
[D] Horse
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Correct Answer: B [Lion]
Notes:The famous pillar of Ashoka is a single block of polished sandstone over 32 feet (10 m) high. The top is bell shaped with a circular abacus ornamented with Brahmi geese supporting the statue of a lion.
30. Bihar’s first automatic driving test track started at which district?
[A] Aurangabad
[B] Munger
[C] Bhagalpur
[D] Araria
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Correct Answer: A [Aurangabad ]
Notes:
State transport minister, Sheela Kumari, inaugurated the automated driving test track at Institute of Driving Training and Traffic Research (IDTR) in Aurangabad. The driving track is equipped with sensors and cameras, which are connected to the computer system in monitoring room at IDTR. When driving aspirant will cross or touch the marked line on tracks, cameras and sensors will dispatch signals to computers. It will also provide video footage of driving tests, based on which the aspirants will get their driving licenses.
