Bihar GK –MCQs Set 6

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Nepal is situated directly north of Bihar. It shares a long international border with the northern districts of Bihar, including Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, and Madhubani. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Uttar Pradesh lies to the west of Bihar. The two states share a common border along districts like Buxar, Rohtas, and Gopalganj. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Chhapra serves as the district headquarters of Saran district. It is an important administrative and commercial center in Bihar. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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During the British period, Bihar was part of the Bengal Presidency until it became a separate province in 1912. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Hindi is the official language of Bihar as per the Constitution of India. Other languages like Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Magahi are widely spoken regionally. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Jharkhand was carved out of southern Bihar in 2000, creating a separate state. Ranchi became the capital of Jharkhand. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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The Koshi river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its history of frequent flooding and causing extensive damage in northern Bihar. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was born in Zeradei village, Bihar. He played a key role in the Indian independence movement and in shaping the Indian Republic. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar and supported by the BJP, came to power in Bihar in 2006, ending Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD government. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in Vaishali, Bihar, in 599 BCE. Vaishali was a prominent city of the Vajji confederacy during that period. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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In ancient times, Patna was known as Pataliputra. It served as the capital of the Maurya and Gupta empires and was a significant political and cultural hub. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Vijayanagara was a historical kingdom in South India and not an ancient educational center like Nalanda, Vikramshila, or Udantapuri. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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The name 'Bihar' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vihara', meaning monastery. The region was historically known for Buddhist monastic settlements. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri dynasty, hailed from Sasaram in Bihar. He is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of the Rupiya. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]

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Kunwar Singh, a zamindar from Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the revolt against the British in 1857. Despite his age, he organized and inspired local forces effectively. [B.S.S.C. अमीन (अमानत) Recruitment Examination-2013]