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41. On the occasion of Teacher’s day 2021, two teachers of Bihar got “National Teacher Award”. Who are they
1. Haridas Sharma
2. Chandana Dutt
3. Anand Kumar
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2]
Notes:
Haridas Sharma and Chandana Dutt were honoured with national award virtually from Patna-based state education office. The award was presented by Union Ministry of Education and it comprises of a medal, a certificate of recognition and cash prize of Rs 50,000.
42. Religious programme “mask dance” is organised in which district of Bihar?
[A] Gaya
[B] Patna
[C] Rajgir
[D] Saran
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Correct Answer: A [Gaya ]
Notes:
Mask Dance is a three-day long religious programme. It was organised at Bhutan’s Druk Thupten Cholig Shabdrung Monastery in Janpur area of Bodh Gaya. This dance event is held every year to destroy the evil forces and perform tantric rituals. The Buddhist Lama Gods and Goddesses wear masks and traditional clothes of demons & animals and perform dance. In Bhutan, It is believed that, all sins are destroyed just by watching this dance.
43. When was Vidyapathi Smriti Parv ceremony 2022 was organised?
[A] April 2022
[B] March 2022
[C] January 2022
[D] February 2022
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Correct Answer: A [April 2022]
Notes:
The main annual program of Mithila Cultural Council, Vidyapathi Smriti Parv ceremony, was held on April 2 and 2, 2022. Mithila Cultural Council is a prestigious social and cultural organisation.
44. According to CMEI, What was the unemployment rate in Bihar between September 2021-December 2021?
[A] 17.21 %
[B] 13.3 %
[C] 13.9 %
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [13.9 % ]
Notes:
According to unemployment data from January to April 2020 of Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), unemployment rate in Bihar was 17.21 per cent. While, data from September to December 2021 shows that, rate of joblessness in Bihar decreased to 13.3 per cent. However, it further increased to 13.9% in October 2021.
45. Bal Hriday Yojana was started in Bihar on?
[A] February 9, 2021
[B] March 9, 2021
[C] April 9, 2021
[D] May 9. 2021
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Correct Answer: C [April 9, 2021]
Notes:
Bihar Government started the “Bal Hriday Yojana” in state on April 9, 2021. Under this scheme, state government will provide free treatment to children suffering from medical condition called “hole in heart or ventricular septal defect”.
46. Which player of Bihar has won the ‘Silver Medal’ in the 22nd Sub Junior National Wushu Championship recently?
[A] Rahul Kumar
[B] Mukesh Chaudhary
[C] Bhanu Pratap Singh
[D] Ricky Raj Deka
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Correct Answer: A [Rahul Kumar]
Notes:
Rahul Kumar of Bihar has won the ‘Silver Medal’ in the 22nd Sub Junior National Wushu Championship recently. Mandi, Himachal Pradesh was the venue for the 2022 sub-junior National Wushu Championship.
47. Which Pala dynasty king established the Jagaddala Mahavihara?
[A] Dharma Pala
[B] Devapala
[C] Ramapala
[D] Gopala II
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Correct Answer: C [Ramapala]
Notes:
Jagaddala Mahavihara was founded by Pala king Ramapala (c. 1077-1120 CE) in present-day Naogaon, Bangladesh. It was a prominent Buddhist monastery, part of the five major Mahaviharas during the Pala Empire, renowned for Vajrayana studies and manuscript production.
48. Which division in Bihar has the highest percentage of Muslim population?
[A] Patna
[B] Bhagalpur
[C] Darbhanga
[D] Purnia
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Correct Answer: D [Purnia]
Notes:
Purnia division, established in 1990, consists of Purnia, Katihar, Araria, and Kishanganj. It has the highest Muslim population percentage in Bihar at 45.93%, far above the state average of 16.86%. The region has notable historical and cultural significance within Bihar.
49. Which is the tallest surviving Ashoka Pillar?
[A] Lauriaya Araraj
[B] Lauriaya Nandangarh
[C] Delhi-Topra
[D] Rampurva
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Correct Answer: B [Lauriaya Nandangarh]
Notes:
Lauriaya Nandangarh pillar, about 12.2 metres tall, is the highest surviving Ashoka Pillar and uniquely retains its original lion capital and edicts, making it the most prominent among Ashokan pillars.
50. In which district did the Bihar government launch the Tea Development Scheme to promote tea cultivation?
[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Kishanganj
[C] Muzaffarpur
[D] Gaya
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Correct Answer: B [Kishanganj]
Notes:
The Bihar government launched the Tea Development Scheme in Kishanganj district, offering a 50% subsidy for tea estates and support for mechanization. A Center of Excellence for Tea is also planned for comprehensive sector growth in this district.
