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[#861] Rajmahal area of Jharkhand is the area of which soil?
Correct Answer

(A) Laterite soil

Explanation

Solution: Laterite soil rich in iron and aluminium and which forms in hot and wet tropical areas is found in the Rajmahal area of Jharkhand.

[#862] Pat region of Jharkhand receives highest rainfall because
Correct Answer

(C) It is located on higher elevation

Explanation

Solution: Average rainfall of Jharkhand is 1200 mm but the heaviest rainfall is recorded in Pat region because of higher elevation.

[#863] In the context of Paitkar paintings. Consider the following statement which is/are correct? 1. It is a folk painting. 2. It is one of the oldest tribal painting of India.
Correct Answer

(B) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: Paitkar is a folk painting and is also one of the oldest tribal painting of India. It is also known as scroll paintings.

[#864] In Jharkhand, paper mache craft is popular in
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Paper mache is an age old craft of India and every state has its own specialty. Patna, Murhu, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Madhubani and Seraikela are the craft practicing centres in Bihar and Jharkhand. Craft persons make traditional masks of paper mache which are used in the chhau dance. Animal and bird figures are the other paper mache products made here.

[#865] In Jharkhand the major region of the bamboo craft is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of these