Bihar Police GK Questions
21. What does a closed economy mean?
A) No provision for the public sector
B) No provision for the private sector
C) No well-defined economic policy
D) A country with no imports and exports
D) A country with no imports and exports
Explanation: A closed economy is one that does not engage in international trade, meaning there are no imports or exports. It is self-sufficient and does not participate in the global market.
22. Under whose rule did the Gandhara period flourish?
A) Kushan Period
B) Satavahana Period
C) Gupta Period
D) Maurya Period
A) Kushan Period
Explanation: The Gandhara period, known for its distinctive art style that combined Greek and Buddhist elements, flourished under the Kushan Empire, particularly during the reign of Emperor Kanishka.
23. At the equilibrium level:
A) The industry is in equilibrium in the long run
B) Producers incur minimum loss
C) The seller earns maximum profit
D) The firm is in a zero-profit situation
D) The firm is in a zero-profit situation
Explanation: At the equilibrium level in a perfectly competitive market, firms are in a zero-profit situation (normal profit) where total revenue equals total costs, including opportunity costs.
24. Who said, “Where there is no law, there is no freedom”?
A) Bentham
B) Lenin
C) Marx
D) Locke
D) Locke
Explanation: John Locke, an English philosopher, argued that freedom is not possible without law. He believed that laws are necessary to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals.
25. Which part of the Indian Constitution is related to the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part IV
D) Part V
C) Part IV
Explanation: Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are guidelines for the government to ensure social and economic justice.
26. Which right was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
A) Freedom of Speech
B) Equality before Law
C) Right to Property
D) Right to Religion
C) Right to Property
Explanation: The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1978, removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights, making it a legal right instead.
27. Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?
A) Krishna Singh
B) K.B. Sahay
C) Mahamaya Prasad Sinha
D) Karpoori Thakur
A) Krishna Singh
Explanation: Sri Krishna Singh, also known as “Babu,” was the first Chief Minister of Bihar, serving from 1946 to 1961.
28. Which of the following comes under the primary sector of the Indian economy?
A) Textile Industry
B) Dairy
C) Banking
D) Transportation of Goods
B) Dairy
Explanation: The primary sector of the economy involves activities that are directly related to natural resources. Dairy farming, which involves the production of milk and related products, is part of the primary sector.
29. What is the Japanese Parliament known as?
A) Diet
B) Dail
C) Yuan
D) Tokyo
A) Diet
Explanation: The Japanese Parliament is called the “Diet,” or “Kokkai” in Japanese. It is a bicameral body consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
30. In which field was Jamini Roy famous?
A) Dancer
B) Magician
C) Cartoonist
D) Painter
D) Painter
Explanation: Jamini Roy was a renowned Indian painter, famous for his unique style that was inspired by traditional Indian folk art, especially the Kalighat painting style.