Full-Length Mock Test 7

Instructions: This paper contains 100 objective-type questions across five sections. Attempt all questions. Each question carries equal marks. Time suggested: 90 minutes.

Section A: History (25 Questions)

1. The Haryanka dynasty's most famous early ruler, who shifted Magadha's capital, was:
   (a) Bimbisara (b) Ajatashatru (c) Udayin (d) Kalashoka
2. The "Sixteen Mahajanapadas" era refers to a period of:
   (a) Sixteen major territorial states in ancient India, including Magadha (b) Sixteen Mughal provinces (c) Sixteen British districts (d) Sixteen modern Indian states
3. Vaishali is historically significant as the capital of which ancient republic?
   (a) The Licchavi/Vajji confederacy (b) The Magadha empire (c) The Kuru kingdom (d) The Avanti kingdom
4. Chandragupta Maurya's empire, at its peak, extended from the northwest to which region?
   (a) The Deccan, excluding the far south (b) Only the Gangetic plain (c) Only Bengal (d) Only Bihar
5. Bindusara, Chandragupta's successor, is sometimes referred to by the Greek title:
   (a) Amitrochates (b) Devanampriya (c) Priyadarshi (d) Vikramaditya
6. Ashoka's edicts frequently emphasise the principle of:
   (a) Non-violence and welfare of subjects (b) Aggressive territorial expansion (c) Naval supremacy (d) Caste rigidity
7. The Gupta era's decimal numeral system innovations later influenced:
   (a) Global mathematics (b) Only local temple architecture (c) Only textile design (d) Only military strategy
8. Kumaragupta I is credited with founding or substantially endowing which major institution?
   (a) Nalanda Mahavihara (b) Vikramshila (c) Takshashila (d) Somapura Mahavihara
9. The Hun invader most associated with pressuring the later Gupta rulers was:
   (a) Mihirakula (b) Attila (c) Genghis Khan (d) Timur
10. The concept of "Panchayat" as a village-level institution has roots traceable, in broad historical memory, to:
    (a) Ancient Indian village self-governance traditions (b) Only British colonial law (c) Only Mughal administration (d) Only post-1950 legislation
11. The site of Kumhrar, near Patna, contains ruins associated with which ancient dynasty's capital?
    (a) The Mauryas (b) The Mughals (c) The Delhi Sultanate (d) The British East India Company
12. The 84,000 stupas legend is traditionally linked to which Mauryan emperor's patronage of Buddhism?
    (a) Ashoka (b) Chandragupta Maurya (c) Bindusara (d) Brihadratha
13. The last Mauryan ruler, overthrown by Pushyamitra Shunga, was:
    (a) Brihadratha (b) Ashoka (c) Dasharatha (d) Samprati
14. Which foreign traveller's account, along with Xuanzang's, helps reconstruct 7th-century Bihar?
    (a) Faxian (Fa-Hien), for an earlier period (b) Ibn Battuta exclusively for this era (c) Marco Polo exclusively for this era (d) Vasco da Gama
15. The Delhi Sultanate period in Bihar saw governance largely delegated to:
    (a) Provincial governors/subedars (b) Fully independent local kings with no allegiance (c) Direct rule from Baghdad (d) Portuguese administrators
16. Sher Shah Suri's revenue system was notable for:
    (a) Systematic land measurement and assessment (b) Abolishing all taxation (c) Relying solely on plunder (d) Outsourcing revenue to foreign traders
17. Following Sher Shah Suri's death, the Suri dynasty was eventually displaced by the returning:
    (a) Humayun (b) Babur (c) Akbar's grandfather Babur again (d) The British
18. The 1857 uprising had notable episodes in Bihar centred around figures such as:
    (a) Kunwar Singh (b) Tantia Tope exclusively (c) Rani Lakshmibai exclusively (d) No Bihar involvement occurred
19. Veer Kunwar Singh led resistance during 1857 primarily from which region?
    (a) Jagdishpur (Bhojpur area) (b) Darbhanga (c) Purnia (d) Kishanganj
20. The Champaran Satyagraha directly challenged which specific agrarian practice?
    (a) Forced indigo cultivation under the Tinkathia system (b) Cotton export duties (c) Salt taxation (d) Railway fare hikes
21. Gandhi's associates during the Champaran inquiry included a young lawyer who later became a prominent Bihar leader:
    (a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Subhas Chandra Bose (c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (d) Lala Lajpat Rai
22. The "Quit India" resolution was passed by the All India Congress Committee session held at:
    (a) Bombay (b) Patna (c) Delhi (d) Calcutta
23. Bihar's role in the Quit India Movement included significant underground activity in districts such as:
    (a) Bhagalpur and Purnia (b) No districts participated (c) Only Patna participated (d) Only Gaya participated
24. The zamindari abolition process in independent Bihar began in earnest during the:
    (a) 1950s (b) 1980s (c) 2000s (d) 2020s
25. The historical trajectory from a unified Bihar-Bengal-Odisha province to separate states illustrates a broader pattern of:
    (a) Linguistic and administrative reorganisation over time (b) No administrative change ever occurring (c) A single unchanged boundary since 1600 (d) Direct continuation of Mauryan-era boundaries

Section B: Geography (20 Questions)

26. The term "Piedmont zone" in North Bihar refers to the area:
    (a) Adjoining the Himalayan foothills (b) Along the southern plateau (c) Along the coast (d) In the desert west
27. Bihar's average elevation across most of its plains is:
    (a) Low, generally under 200 metres (b) Above 3000 metres (c) Below sea level (d) Above 5000 metres
28. The Falgu river, associated with Gaya's pind-daan rituals, is characterised by:
    (a) A largely subterranean/seasonal flow in parts (b) Being permanently glacier-fed (c) Being a tidal estuary (d) Being entirely navigable year-round
29. Bihar's northernmost districts share a natural boundary feature with Nepal in the form of:
    (a) The Himalayan foothills and terai belt (b) A desert boundary (c) A coastline (d) A mountain range over 6000 metres
30. Which of the following pairs correctly matches a Bihar river with a major flood-prone district it affects?
    (a) Kosi - Saharsa (b) Narmada - Gaya (c) Krishna - Patna (d) Tapi - Munger
31. The term "Bhabhar" refers to a narrow zone found:
    (a) Just south of the Himalayan foothills, with porous soil (b) Along the Bay of Bengal coast (c) In the Thar Desert (d) In the Deccan plateau
32. Bihar's plateau/hilly tracts in the south generally have soil best described as:
    (a) Thinner, less fertile compared to the Gangetic plains (b) The most fertile in the state (c) Entirely waterlogged (d) Coastal saline soil
33. The state's exposure to earthquakes is notably higher in:
    (a) The northern Himalayan-adjacent belt (b) The southern plateau exclusively (c) Nowhere in the state (d) Only coastal areas
34. Which of the following best describes Bihar's position relative to the Tropic of Cancer?
    (a) It lies north of the Tropic of Cancer (b) It lies exactly on the Equator (c) It lies south of the Tropic of Cancer, near the coast (d) It straddles the Arctic Circle
35. The Gogra/Ghaghara's confluence with the Ganga occurs near the western part of Bihar close to:
    (a) The Uttar Pradesh border (b) The Nepal border in the east (c) The Jharkhand border (d) The West Bengal border
36. Bihar's groundwater table in the North Bihar plains is generally:
    (a) Relatively high/shallow (b) Extremely deep, over 500 metres (c) Non-existent (d) Frozen year-round
37. Which of these is a correct description of the "Chaur" wetlands found in parts of Bihar?
    (a) Low-lying depressions that retain water seasonally (b) High mountain lakes (c) Coastal lagoons (d) Desert oases
38. Bihar's exposure to the southwest monsoon typically begins around:
    (a) Mid-June (b) December (c) March (d) September only
39. The state's plains soils are enriched annually chiefly through:
    (a) Silt deposition from river flooding (b) Volcanic ash fall (c) Sea spray (d) Glacial deposition
40. Which of the following Bihar districts lies farthest west, bordering Uttar Pradesh?
    (a) West Champaran (b) Kishanganj (c) Purnia (d) Katihar
41. The Someshwar and Dun ranges are hill features found in which part of Bihar?
    (a) The Champaran/northwestern terai belt (b) The southeastern plateau (c) The coastal belt (d) Central Bihar plains only
42. Bihar's temperature in winter, in the plains, typically ranges around:
    (a) 5-20 degrees Celsius (b) Minus 20 to minus 10 degrees Celsius (c) 40-50 degrees Celsius (d) Below freezing throughout
43. Which statement about Bihar's east-west extent is accurate?
    (a) It is considerably longer east-west than its north-south extent in most reckonings (b) It has no meaningful east-west extent (c) It is a perfect square (d) It is entirely coastal
44. The term "Tal" land, found in parts of South Bihar, refers to:
    (a) Low-lying areas prone to waterlogging (b) High desert dunes (c) Glacial moraines (d) Coral reefs
45. Bihar's total number of administrative divisions (Pramandal) is:
    (a) Nine (b) Five (c) Twelve (d) Twenty

Section C: Economy (15 Questions)

46. The term "agro-based industry" as applied to Bihar chiefly covers:
    (a) Food processing, sugar, and related units drawing on farm produce (b) Automobile manufacturing (c) Petrochemical refining (d) Aerospace industries
47. Bihar's honey and horticulture missions primarily aim to:
    (a) Diversify farmer incomes beyond staple grains (b) Eliminate horticulture entirely (c) Promote only cash-crop monoculture (d) Discourage beekeeping
48. Which of the following is an important non-farm rural livelihood activity in Bihar?
    (a) Handicrafts and cottage industry (b) Deep-sea fishing fleets (c) Offshore oil drilling (d) Commercial aviation
49. The state's banking and financial inclusion push has particularly emphasised:
    (a) Expanding rural bank branches and self-help groups (b) Closing all rural branches (c) Banning microfinance (d) Discouraging financial literacy programmes
50. Bihar's road connectivity improvements are often cited as important for:
    (a) Facilitating market access for agricultural produce (b) Reducing agricultural output (c) Isolating rural areas (d) Discouraging trade
51. Which crop diversification effort has gained attention in parts of Bihar recently?
    (a) Promotion of horticulture crops like vegetables and fruits alongside cereals (b) Complete abandonment of rice cultivation (c) Exclusive focus on cotton (d) Exclusive focus on rubber
52. The Bihar government's approach to attracting industry has included setting up:
    (a) Industrial growth centres and parks (b) No industrial policy at all (c) Only defence production units (d) Only IT parks with no other sectors
53. Litchi processing units near Muzaffarpur primarily produce:
    (a) Juices, pulp, and preserved litchi products (b) Steel components (c) Automobile parts (d) Electronic goods
54. Bihar's Self-Help Group (SHG) movement, notably under the JEEViKA programme, primarily targets:
    (a) Rural women's economic empowerment (b) Urban real estate development (c) Foreign trade regulation (d) Currency exchange
55. The state's mineral resource base, post-bifurcation, is best described as:
    (a) Limited, mostly minor minerals (b) The largest coal reserve base in India (c) The largest iron ore reserve base in India (d) Rich in offshore petroleum
56. Which of the following best describes recent trends in Bihar's service sector?
    (a) Growing contribution from trade, transport, and communication services (b) Complete stagnation (c) Total decline to zero (d) Exclusively limited to tourism
57. Bihar's Krishi Input Subsidy schemes primarily support farmers by:
    (a) Subsidising seeds, fertilisers, and related inputs (b) Nationalising all farmland (c) Banning fertiliser use (d) Only supporting large landholders
58. The concept of "value addition" in Bihar's agricultural economy chiefly refers to:
    (a) Processing raw produce into higher-value goods before sale (b) Simply increasing farm size (c) Reducing crop diversity (d) Exporting only raw grain
59. Which of the following is a traditional Bihar cottage industry product with export potential?
    (a) Bhagalpuri silk (b) Automobile tyres (c) Steel girders (d) Aircraft components
60. Bihar's Industrial Policy incentives commonly include:
    (a) Capital subsidies and tax incentives for new units (b) Mandatory nationalisation (c) Bans on private investment (d) Import restrictions on all goods

Section D: Polity and Administration (20 Questions)

61. A Bill passed by the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, if it is a Money Bill, requires the Vidhan Parishad to:
    (a) Return it within a specified period with recommendations, without power to reject it (b) Reject it outright with binding effect (c) Amend it without limitation (d) Ignore it entirely with no timeline
62. The Governor's power to reserve a Bill for the President's consideration applies:
    (a) In certain specified circumstances (b) To every single Bill without exception (c) Never, under any circumstance (d) Only to Money Bills
63. Bihar's district administration below the Sub-Divisional level includes:
    (a) The Circle/Anchal level (b) The Union Territory level (c) The national level (d) The international level
64. The Bihar State Election Commission's independence is intended to ensure:
    (a) Free and fair local body elections (b) Central government control over panchayats (c) No elections are ever held (d) Only party-nominated candidates
65. Which of these functionaries is elected rather than appointed?
    (a) Members of the Vidhan Sabha (b) The Governor (c) The Chief Secretary (d) The Director General of Police
66. The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat primarily supports:
    (a) The functioning and administrative needs of the Assembly (b) Only judicial appointments (c) Only municipal taxation (d) Only foreign affairs
67. Which of the following best explains the role of the Cabinet Secretariat/General Administration Department in Bihar?
    (a) Coordinating overall government business and policy (b) Managing only foreign missions (c) Running the judiciary (d) Managing only railway operations
68. The term "delimitation" in Bihar's electoral context refers to:
    (a) Redrawing constituency boundaries based on population data (b) Banning elections (c) Reducing voting age (d) Abolishing constituencies entirely
69. Which of these bodies primarily audits Bihar's government accounts?
    (a) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) (b) The Vidhan Parishad Secretariat (c) The District Magistrate (d) The Zila Parishad
70. Bihar's Right to Information framework allows citizens to:
    (a) Seek information from public authorities, subject to specified exemptions (b) Access all classified defence information without restriction (c) Only access information about private companies (d) Only access court judgments
71. The state cabinet in Bihar is collectively responsible to the:
    (a) Vidhan Sabha (b) Governor alone (c) Vidhan Parishad alone (d) District Magistrates
72. A Bihar Vidhan Sabha member who wishes to resign submits the resignation to the:
    (a) Speaker (b) Governor (c) Chief Minister (d) President
73. The Anti-Defection Law, as applicable to Bihar's legislature, is primarily invoked in cases of:
    (a) Members defecting from their party after election (b) Delayed budget presentation (c) Judicial appointments (d) Panchayat boundary disputes
74. Which authority in Bihar is primarily responsible for law-and-order coordination at the state level?
    (a) The Director General of Police (DGP) (b) The Speaker (c) The Advocate General (d) The Chief Justice
75. The State Finance Commission in Bihar primarily reviews:
    (a) The financial position of local bodies and resource-sharing arrangements (b) Foreign exchange reserves (c) National defence budgets (d) Central bank monetary policy
76. Which of the following best describes the "Question Hour" in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha?
    (a) A period for members to question ministers on government functioning (b) A period reserved for judicial hearings (c) A ceremonial function only (d) A period exclusively for budget presentation
77. Bihar's Panchayati Raj structure was significantly reformed following which constitutional development?
    (a) The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (b) The Government of India Act, 1935 (c) The 42nd Amendment (d) The original 1950 Constitution alone, unchanged since
78. Which functionary administers the oath of office to Bihar's Chief Minister?
    (a) The Governor (b) The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court (c) The Speaker (d) The President
79. Bihar's Vigilance Investigation Bureau primarily deals with:
    (a) Corruption-related investigations (b) Foreign policy disputes (c) Currency counterfeiting exclusively (d) Railway safety exclusively
80. The composition of Bihar's Council of Ministers is determined by:
    (a) The Chief Minister's recommendation, formally appointed by the Governor (b) Direct public election of each minister (c) The Speaker's sole discretion (d) The Election Commission

Section E: Culture, Personalities, and Current Affairs (20 Questions)

81. The concluding rituals of Chhath Puja involve devotees offering arghya (offerings) to the sun at:
    (a) Sunset on the third day and sunrise on the fourth day (b) Only midnight (c) Only noon (d) Only during a lunar eclipse
82. Which classical Sanskrit/Prakrit-linked poet-scholar tradition is associated with ancient Mithila's intellectual reputation?
    (a) Nyaya (logic) and Mimamsa scholarship (b) Only modern computer science (c) Only maritime navigation (d) Only metallurgy
83. The Bihari Diwas/Bihar Divas celebrations typically feature:
    (a) Cultural programmes, exhibitions, and showcasing of state achievements (b) Only closed-door government meetings (c) A complete public holiday with no events (d) Exclusively sporting events
84. Which agricultural scientist is most widely credited, at the national level, with pioneering India's Green Revolution research?
    (a) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan (b) Sher Shah Suri (c) Ashoka (d) Chandragupta Maurya
85. The Patna Collectorate buildings, a subject of heritage conservation debate, date largely from which era?
    (a) The colonial (British) era (b) The Gupta era (c) The Mauryan era (d) The post-2000 era
86. Which Bihar-origin sport/game has historic folk roots alongside modern competitive versions?
    (a) Kabaddi (b) Ice hockey (c) Alpine skiing (d) Surfing
87. The Buddhist site of Kesaria, known for a large stupa, is located in which district?
    (a) East Champaran (b) Gaya (c) Nalanda (d) Bhagalpur
88. Which of the following best describes Bihar's approach to promoting Buddhist heritage tourism internationally?
    (a) Engagement with countries having significant Buddhist populations, such as Japan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand (b) No international engagement at all (c) Exclusive focus on domestic tourists only (d) Active discouragement of foreign visitors
89. The traditional Bihari "Khichdi" festival associated with the winter solstice is more widely known nationally as:
    (a) Makar Sankranti (b) Baisakhi (c) Onam (d) Pongal, in a different regional form
90. Which Bihar-linked classical musical or poetic tradition emphasises devotional compositions in the Maithili language?
    (a) Vidyapati's Padavali tradition (b) Carnatic kriti tradition (c) Qawwali exclusively (d) Western opera
91. As of 2026, which alliance governs Bihar at the state level?
    (a) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) grouping (b) A single-party government with no allies (c) No government is currently formed (d) An entirely non-political caretaker administration
92. The "Bihar Diwas" logo and branding efforts are primarily intended to:
    (a) Promote the state's identity, achievements, and tourism (b) Discourage any external investment (c) Celebrate a purely religious occasion (d) Mark a military anniversary
93. Which of the following best reflects recent emphasis in Bihar's school education policy?
    (a) Improving enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes (b) Abolishing all schools (c) Removing all government funding for education (d) Restricting education to select castes
94. The Rajgir Nature Safari and Zoo Safari are examples of:
    (a) Newer eco-tourism/wildlife tourism initiatives in Bihar (b) Ancient Mauryan-era institutions (c) Colonial-era hunting reserves still operating unchanged (d) Facilities located outside India
95. Bihar's state-run sports academies have trained athletes who have gone on to represent India nationally chiefly in disciplines such as:
    (a) Archery and athletics, among others (b) No discipline at all, since no Bihar sportsperson has represented India (c) Cricket exclusively, as the state's only sport (d) None, since Bihar has no sports academies
96. The Rajgir Ropeway serves visitors travelling to which nearby religious site?
    (a) The Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) (b) The Taj Mahal (c) The Golden Temple (d) The Meenakshi Temple
97. Which of the following premier scientific/technical institutions is located at Bihta, near Patna?
    (a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna (b) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (c) IIT Bombay (d) IIT Kanpur
98. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Bihar is located at:
    (a) Patna (b) Gaya (c) Muzaffarpur (d) Bhagalpur
99. Bihar's approach to disaster management, particularly for floods, is coordinated primarily through:
    (a) The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (b) No dedicated agency exists (c) Only central government agencies with no state role (d) Only district courts
100. The overarching goal often cited for Bihar's current development push across sectors is to:
     (a) Accelerate inclusive growth and improve human development indicators (b) Reduce the state's population deliberately (c) Discourage industrial investment (d) Isolate the state from national infrastructure programmes

Answer Key with Explanations

Section A: 1.(c) Udayin shifted Magadha's capital to Pataliputra. 2.(a) The Mahajanapadas were sixteen major ancient territorial states, Magadha among them. 3.(a) Vaishali was capital of the Licchavi/Vajji confederacy. 4.(a) The Mauryan Empire extended into the Deccan, short of the far south. 5.(a) Greek sources call Bindusara "Amitrochates." 6.(a) Ashokan edicts stress non-violence and subject welfare. 7.(a) Gupta-era numeral innovations shaped later global mathematics. 8.(a) Kumaragupta I is linked to endowing Nalanda. 9.(a) Mihirakula pressured the later Guptas. 10.(a) Panchayat traditions trace to ancient village self-governance. 11.(a) Kumhrar's ruins relate to the Mauryan capital. 12.(a) The 84,000 stupas legend is tied to Ashoka. 13.(a) Brihadratha was the last Mauryan ruler. 14.(a) Faxian's earlier account complements Xuanzang's later one. 15.(a) Sultanate-era Bihar was governed via provincial governors. 16.(a) Sher Shah Suri introduced systematic land measurement. 17.(a) Humayun eventually reclaimed the throne from the Suris. 18.(a) Kunwar Singh led notable 1857 resistance in Bihar. 19.(a) Kunwar Singh's base was Jagdishpur in the Bhojpur area. 20.(a) Champaran challenged forced Tinkathia indigo cultivation. 21.(a) Rajendra Prasad assisted Gandhi and rose to prominence afterward. 22.(a) The Quit India resolution was passed at Bombay. 23.(a) Underground Quit India activity was notable in Bhagalpur and Purnia. 24.(a) Zamindari abolition in Bihar proceeded through the 1950s. 25.(a) The province-to-states trajectory reflects linguistic/administrative reorganisation over time.

Section B: 26.(a) The piedmont zone adjoins the Himalayan foothills. 27.(a) Bihar's plains sit at generally low elevation, under 200 metres. 28.(a) The Falgu has a notably subterranean/seasonal flow pattern. 29.(a) The terai and Himalayan foothills mark Bihar's northern edge. 30.(a) The Kosi notably affects Saharsa among other districts. 31.(a) Bhabhar is a porous-soil zone just south of the foothills. 32.(a) Southern plateau soils are generally thinner/less fertile than the plains. 33.(a) The northern Himalayan-adjacent belt carries higher seismic risk. 34.(a) Bihar lies north of the Tropic of Cancer. 35.(a) The Ghaghara-Ganga confluence lies toward Bihar's western/UP-adjacent tract. 36.(a) North Bihar's groundwater table is relatively shallow. 37.(a) Chaurs are seasonal low-lying water-retaining depressions. 38.(a) The southwest monsoon typically arrives by mid-June. 39.(a) Annual flood-borne silt enriches Bihar's plains soils. 40.(a) West Champaran lies along the western/UP-bordering tract. 41.(a) The Someshwar/Dun ranges lie in the Champaran/northwestern terai belt. 42.(a) Winter plains temperatures typically range around 5-20 degrees Celsius. 43.(a) Bihar's east-west extent exceeds its north-south extent in most reckonings. 44.(a) Tal land refers to low-lying, waterlogging-prone tracts. 45.(a) Bihar has nine administrative divisions (Pramandal).

Section C: 46.(a) Agro-based industry covers food processing and related farm-linked units. 47.(a) Horticulture/honey missions diversify farmer incomes. 48.(a) Handicrafts/cottage industry are important rural non-farm livelihoods. 49.(a) Financial inclusion has focused on rural branches and SHGs. 50.(a) Road connectivity aids agricultural market access. 51.(a) Horticulture diversification alongside cereals has gained attention. 52.(a) The state has set up industrial growth centres/parks. 53.(a) Litchi units near Muzaffarpur produce juices/pulp/preserved products. 54.(a) JEEViKA-style SHGs target rural women's economic empowerment. 55.(a) Post-bifurcation, Bihar's mineral base is limited, mostly minor minerals. 56.(a) Trade/transport/communication services show growing contribution. 57.(a) Input subsidy schemes support seeds/fertilisers for farmers. 58.(a) Value addition means processing raw produce into higher-value goods. 59.(a) Bhagalpuri silk is a traditional export-oriented cottage product. 60.(a) Industrial policy commonly offers capital subsidies/tax incentives.

Section D: 61.(a) The Vidhan Parishad must return a Money Bill within a set period with recommendations, lacking rejection power. 62.(a) Reservation for the President's consideration applies in specified circumstances. 63.(a) The Circle/Anchal level sits below the Sub-Division. 64.(a) An independent State Election Commission ensures free/fair local body polls. 65.(a) Vidhan Sabha members are elected. 66.(a) The Assembly Secretariat supports the Assembly's administrative functioning. 67.(a) The General Administration Department coordinates overall government business. 68.(a) Delimitation redraws constituency boundaries based on population data. 69.(a) The CAG audits Bihar's government accounts. 70.(a) RTI allows citizens to seek information, subject to exemptions. 71.(a) The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the Vidhan Sabha. 72.(a) A resigning member submits resignation to the Speaker. 73.(a) The Anti-Defection Law targets post-election party defection. 74.(a) The DGP coordinates state-level law-and-order. 75.(a) The State Finance Commission reviews local bodies' finances/resource-sharing. 76.(a) Question Hour lets members question ministers. 77.(a) The 73rd Amendment (1992) reformed Panchayati Raj structures. 78.(a) The Governor administers the CM's oath of office. 79.(a) The Vigilance Bureau investigates corruption matters. 80.(a) The CM recommends ministers, formally appointed by the Governor.

Section E: 81.(a) Arghya is offered at sunset (third day) and sunrise (fourth day) during Chhath. 82.(a) Ancient Mithila was renowned for Nyaya and Mimamsa scholarship. 83.(a) Bihar Diwas features cultural programmes and exhibitions. 84.(a) M. S. Swaminathan is nationally credited with leading India's Green Revolution research. 85.(a) The Patna Collectorate buildings largely date from the colonial era. 86.(a) Kabaddi has strong folk roots alongside its modern competitive form in the region. 87.(a) The Kesaria stupa is located in East Champaran. 88.(a) Bihar has engaged countries like Japan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand on Buddhist tourism. 89.(a) The winter-solstice khichdi festival corresponds nationally to Makar Sankranti. 90.(a) Vidyapati's devotional Padavali tradition is the relevant Maithili musical-poetic form. 91.(a) The NDA grouping governs Bihar as of 2026. 92.(a) Bihar Diwas branding promotes identity, achievements, and tourism. 93.(a) Recent schooling emphasis is on enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes. 94.(a) Rajgir's Nature/Zoo Safari are newer eco-tourism initiatives. 95.(a) State sports academies have produced Bihar-linked national representatives in disciplines including archery and athletics. 96.(a) The Rajgir Ropeway serves the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. 97.(a) IIT Patna's campus is at Bihta. 98.(c) Bihar's NIT is located at Muzaffarpur. 99.(a) The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority coordinates flood-disaster response. 100.(a) Bihar's development push aims at inclusive growth and better human development indicators.