Question 1

Which is the first Ramsar site in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Kanwar Lake, also known as Kabartal Wetland, is the first Ramsar site in Bihar. Located in Begusarai district, it covers 63.11 sq km and serves as an important habitat for migratory birds from Central Asia, Russia, and Siberia. It was declared the 39th Ramsar site in India. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Nirast) 2021]

Question 2

Where is India's first Dolphin Observatory being built?

Accepted Answer

India's first Dolphin Observatory is being built in Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is a protected area for the endangered Gangetic Dolphin, which was declared the National Aquatic Animal in 2009. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

Question 3

Which of the following districts is the only national park in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Valmiki National Park is the only national park in Bihar, located in West Champaran district. Established in 1978, it covers approximately 893.73 sq km and is home to tigers, bears, deer, chital, sambar, and other wildlife species. [66th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2020]

Question 4

Bihar's first Ramsar site, Kanwar Lake, is located in which district?

Accepted Answer

Kanwar Lake, Bihar's first Ramsar site, is located in Begusarai district. Established in 1989, it has become a wetland of international importance and supports a large population of migratory birds. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

Question 5

Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary of Bihar is located in which district?

Accepted Answer

The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Established in 1991, it is the first dolphin sanctuary in India, providing habitat for the endangered Gangetic dolphin. [65th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2019]

Question 6

Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary located in Munger district of Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1976 in Munger district, Bihar, covers an area of 681.99 sq km. It is home to leopards, bears, sambars, wild boars, monkeys, langurs, nilgai, crocodiles, and peacocks. [65th BPSC (Pre) 2019]

Question 7

What percentage of Bihar's land area is heavily forested?

Accepted Answer

Extremely dense forest covers about 0.35% of Bihar's land area. The overall forest cover of the state is 7,305.99 sq km, which is 7.76% of the total geographical area. [Bihar Police (Forest Guard) Exam-16.06.2019]

Question 8

Which city of Bihar is a wildlife sanctuary and famous for wild life?

Accepted Answer

Gautam Buddha Bird Sanctuary in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is known for its rich wildlife, including tigers, sambars, chitals, nilgai, wild boars, vultures, hawks, peacocks, and red wild fowls. [45th BPSC (Pre) 2002]

Question 9

Valmiki National Park, a tiger reserve on the border of India and Nepal, is located in which district?

Accepted Answer

Valmiki National Park, situated on the banks of the Gandak River along the India-Nepal border, is located in West Champaran district of Bihar. It is the only tiger reserve in the state and forms the easternmost boundary of the Himalayan lowland forests in India. [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98]

Question 10

Compared to the total geographical area of Bihar, what is the total forest area percentage?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of Bihar's geographical area is forested. According to the 2021 Forest Survey Report, the forest cover of Bihar is 9,722 sq km. This includes both forest and tree cover, and supports a variety of wild mammals such as tigers, sloth bears, leopards, bison, and wild boars. [42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98]

Forest in Bihar