Discuss the major natural disasters that occur in Bihar. How have these natural disasters affected the development of Bihar? Mention the efforts of the Bihar government and the role of ISRO in mitigating the effects of these disasters.
Answer: Bihar is a state highly vulnerable to natural disasters, where floods, droughts, and earthquakes frequently cause devastating impacts. These disasters not only affect the lives and agriculture of the people but also pose significant barriers to economic and social development.
Natural Disasters in Bihar
Floods
- Description: Flooding is a natural disaster in which a large portion of land is submerged due to heavy rainfall, rising river levels, or inadequate drainage systems. It causes severe damage to lives, agriculture, livestock, and infrastructure.
- Vulnerability: Bihar is the most flood-prone state in India, with 76% of its population residing in ....
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BPSC
- 1 Bihar has been a center of education and spirituality since ancient times. In this context, analyze the role of Nalanda, Vikramshila, and other ancient educational institutions and shed light on Bihar’s spiritual traditions.
- 2 Describe the main features of cave architecture developed in ancient Eastern India and analyze its historical and religious significance.
- 3 Describe the major welfare schemes being run by the Bihar government for the economic, social, and educational upliftment of women. How have these schemes contributed to women empowerment in the state?
- 4 Describe the characteristics of the major folk arts of Bihar and analyze their cultural significance.
- 5 Analyze the current status of solar energy production in Bihar and describe the major efforts made by the state government to promote it.
- 6 Analyze the social and economic status of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Bihar. Discuss the major steps taken by the government for their upliftment.
- 7 What are the major challenges in the development of tourism in Bihar? Also, discuss the potential areas for tourism development. Analyze the various tourist destinations of the state with examples.
- 8 How does coalition politics affect policy-making and development activities in Bihar? Analyze this in terms of fulfilling national interests.
- 9 What role can technology play in making governance effective and transparent in Bihar? Analyze its various aspects and discuss the potential impacts of technological innovations for better administration.
- 10 Analyze the major obstacles related to infrastructure, industrialization, and human resources in Bihar's economic development and suggest solutions for them.
