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41. Which of the following matches of vegetables and their top producing districts of Bihar is not correct?
[A] Potato – Patna
[B] Onion – West Champaran
[C] Brinjal – Nalanda
[D] Cauliflower – Vaishali
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Correct Answer: B [Onion – West Champaran]
Notes:
[In 2022-23, Patna (10.75Lakh tonnes), Nalanda (8.87 Lakh tonnes), and Samastipur (6.71 lakh tonnes) were the leading districts in potato production. In the case of onion, the leading districts are Nalanda (2.45 lakh tonnes), Vaishali (0.88 lakh tonnes) and West Champaran (0.70 lakh tonnes). With regard to brinjal, the top three producing districts are Nalanda (1.41 Lakh tonnes), Patna (0.96 Lakh tonnes) and Vaishali (0.75 Lakh tonnes). For cauliflower, the leading districts are Vaishali (l.80 lakh tonnes), Katihar (0.67 Lakh tonnes) and Nalanda (0.64 Lakh tonnes). Economic Survey of Bihar – 2023-24
42. Which sharecropping system is prevalent in Bihar, covering approximately 35% of its cultivable land?
[A] Adhi system
[B] Bataidari system
[C] Chak system
[D] Bataidar system
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Correct Answer: B [Bataidari system]
Notes:
Bataidari system is the principal sharecropping practice in Bihar, covering about 35% of its cultivable land. It dates back to the British era and involves tenants sharing produce with landowners. Post-independence land reforms targeted this system, making it a persistent socio-economic and political issue in Bihar.
43. Who was the first Scheduled Caste Chief Minister of Bihar?
[A] Bhola Paswan Shastri
[B] Jagannath Mishra
[C] Bindeshwari Dubey
[D] Jitan Ram Manjhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bhola Paswan Shastri]
Notes:
Bhola Paswan Shastri was Bihar’s first Scheduled Caste Chief Minister, serving three terms between 1968 and 1971. He hailed from the Paswan community and was noted for his modesty and honesty. Educational institutions and roads in Bihar are named after him to honor his legacy.
44. Where is the zonal headquarters of the East Central Railway Zone located in Bihar?
[A] Muzaffarpur
[B] Gaya
[C] Hajipur
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: C [Hajipur]
Notes:
The zonal headquarters of East Central Railway Zone is located at Hajipur, Bihar, in Vaishali district. Hajipur hosts the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), a multi-product export processing zone and industrial hub, which also accommodates regional railway administration.
45. Who was the author of “Grahan Mala,” a work predicting eclipses from 1620 to 2708 AD?
[A] Kameshwar Singh
[B] Lakshmeswar Singh
[C] Chandrakanta Singh
[D] Hemangada Thakura
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Correct Answer: D [Hemangada Thakura]
Notes:
Hemangada Thakura (1530-1590), King of Mithila, authored “Grahan Mala” predicting eclipses from 1620-2708 AD, noted for high accuracy. He composed the manuscript while imprisoned in Delhi. The work is preserved at Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University; INSA studied it from 2014 to 2022.
46. Which tribal community’s women in Bihar are traditionally known for creating Mokha wall art?
[A] Santhal
[B] Munda
[C] Tharu
[D] Sauria Paharia
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Correct Answer: C [Tharu]
Notes:
Mokha is a traditional wall art created by Tharu women, primarily in Bihar and eastern Nepal. It involves intricate bas-relief designs using mud, cow dung, and natural colors, applied during marriages and festivals. The art is passed matrilineally, reflecting Tharu cultural identity and customs.
47. Which 5th-century Sanskrit play is distinctive for portraying commoners who speak Prakrit instead of Sanskrit?
[A] Abhijnanashakuntalam
[B] Mṛcchakatika
[C] Vikramorvashiyam
[D] Uttararamacharita
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Correct Answer: B [Mṛcchakatika]
Notes:
Mṛcchakatika, written by Śūdraka in the 5th century CE, is notable for depicting commoners speaking Prakrit rather than Sanskrit, diverging from earlier traditions that reserved Sanskrit for nobility. It centers on Charudatta and Vasantasena, set in ancient Ujjayini during King Palaka’s rule.
48. Which freedom fighter from Bihar was referred to as “The Gentle Bihari” by Mahatma Gandhi?
[A] Brajkishore Prasad
[B] Rajendra Prasad
[C] Anugrah Narayan Sinha
[D] Jayaprakash Narayan
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Correct Answer: A [Brajkishore Prasad]
Notes:
Brajkishore Prasad (1877–1946), a noted lawyer and freedom fighter from Bihar, was called “The Gentle Bihari” by Gandhi. He played a crucial role in the Champaran Satyagraha and helped in selecting Bihar’s key independence leaders. He also founded Bihar Vidyapeeth.
49. Who hosted Mahatma Gandhi at his house during his visit to Motihari in 1917?
[A] Gorakh Prasad
[B] Rajkumar Shukla
[C] Anugrah Narayan Sinha
[D] Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: A [Gorakh Prasad]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi stayed at the house of advocate Gorakh Prasad in Motihari, Bihar during his 1917 visit for Champaran Satyagraha. Gorakh Prasad’s house later gained historical significance and was announced for conversion into a museum to commemorate Gandhi’s role in the movement.
50. Identify the tribe of Bihar based on the following characteristics:
- Mainly concentrated in Bihar and Jharkhand
- People of this tribe speak Kurukh language
- Sohrai festival is among their major festivals
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Santal
[B] Oraon
[C] Gond
[D] Munda
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Correct Answer: B [Oraon]
Notes:
The Oraon tribe predominantly inhabits Bihar and Jharkhand, speaks the Kurukh language, and considers the Sohrai festival a major cultural celebration. The festival is associated with harvest and cattle, and the Oraons are known for their murals and ritualistic practices. Santals, Gonds, and Mundas have different linguistic and cultural traditions.
