Bihar GK –MCQs Set 1

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Uttar Pradesh is on the western border of Bihar. Bihar is bordered by Nepal to the north, Jharkhand to the south, and West Bengal to the east. The districts of Bihar adjacent to Uttar Pradesh from north to south are West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Bhojpur, Buxar, and Kaimur. [BPSC LDC (Pre) Exam-26.02.2022]

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The total area of Bihar is 94,163 sq km, which accounts for approximately 2.86% of India's total area. Bihar ranks 13th in India in terms of area and 3rd in terms of population. [67th BPSC (Pre) (Re-exam) 2021]

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As of July 2018, Patna division consists of 9 districts: Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Bhojpur, and Arwal. [64th BPSC (Pre) 2018-19]

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Bihar shares its northern border with Nepal. The districts that share this international boundary are West Champaran, East Champaran (Motihari), Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj. Purnia does not share a border with Nepal. [63th BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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The state of Bihar was formed on March 22, 1912. Its capital is Patna. Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency during British rule. [Ashu ASI (P.T.) Exam-26.08.2018]

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Urdu was given the status of the second official language of Bihar in 1981, alongside Hindi, which is the primary official language. [Bihar SI Exam-12.07.2017]

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On 15 November 2000, the southern part of Bihar was separated to form the new state of Jharkhand. Ranchi became the capital of Jharkhand. [Bihar Police CSBC (Constable) Exam-15.10.2017]

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Purnia is the easternmost city of Bihar, located near the border with West Bengal and close to Nepal. Bhagalpur, Patna, and Katihar are all situated west or southwest relative to Purnia. [56th-59th BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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In 2019, the 352nd birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was celebrated. Guru Gobind Singh was born in 1666, and his contributions to Sikhism, including founding the Khalsa, are commemorated annually. [B.S.S.C. Infrastructural Products (E.S.I.) Exam-2019]

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Vardhaman Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in 540 BCE in Bihar. He is revered for establishing the principles of Jainism, including non-violence and truth. [B.S.S.C. Infrastructural Products (E.S.I.) Exam-2019]

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The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bihar, covering the Kaimur hills. It is rich in biodiversity and known for wildlife conservation and ecological significance. [B.S.S.C. Infrastructural Products (E.S.I.) Exam-2019]

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The correct north-to-south order of the Bihar districts is Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Jehanabad, Gaya. Sitamarhi is in the north, followed by Muzaffarpur, Patna, Jehanabad, and Gaya in the south. [B.S.S.C. Infrastructural Products (E.S.I.) Exam-2019]

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As per the 2019 exam context, the 30th Governor of Bihar was in office. Governors in India are appointed by the President and act as the constitutional head of the state. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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Vaishali is the least populous district of Bihar in comparison to Sheikhpura, Sheohar, and Sitamarhi. Population statistics are based on the 2011 Census of India. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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Rohtas district in Bihar has the highest sex ratio, indicating a more balanced number of females per 1000 males compared to other districts. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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Bihar has a high infant mortality rate, which was 44 per 1000 live births according to recent statistics. This reflects challenges in healthcare access and maternal-child health services. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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Only 0.25% of Bihar's land area is classified as very dense forest, indicating limited forest coverage in the state compared to other forested regions in India. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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Under Bihar's Inter-caste Marriage Promotion Scheme, couples receive financial assistance of Rs. 2,50,000 to encourage social harmony and promote inter-caste marriages. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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The Department of Rural Development in Bihar focuses on sustainable development initiatives, including rural infrastructure, social welfare programs, and resource management. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]

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Babu Ramdayalu Singh was one of the key leaders of the Darbhanga Peasant Movement, which aimed to address peasant grievances and challenge exploitative landlord practices in Bihar. [B.S.S.C. Bihar Police Forest Guard Exam-2019]