63rd Prelims 2018

Explanation:

Purnea district of Bihar does not share a boundary with Nepal. Bihar has seven districts that share a border with Nepal: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj. These districts are located in the northernmost part of Bihar, forming the international boundary with Nepal. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Bihar has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mahabodhi Temple (2002) in Bodh Gaya, Gaya and Nalanda Mahavihara (2016) in Nalanda. Since the question asks for 'the only site' and there are two, the correct answer is 'None of the above/More than one of the above'. These sites are significant for their historical and religious importance, with Mahabodhi Temple being the place of Buddha's enlightenment and Nalanda Mahavihara being an ancient center of learning. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Barh Super Thermal Power Station is located in Barh, Patna district of Bihar. Other major thermal power plants in Bihar include Kanti (Muzaffarpur), NTPC Nabinagar (Aurangabad), NTPC Barauni (Begusarai), NTPC Kahalgaon (Bhagalpur), and Chausa Thermal Power Plant (Buxar). This power station is crucial for Bihar's electricity generation and forms part of the state's energy infrastructure. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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The Kaimur plateau is known for its limestone deposits. Other minerals found in Bihar include Mica (Nawada, Jamui, Gaya), Quartzite (Lakhisarai, Munger, Nalanda), Lead-Zinc (Banka, Rohtas), Monazite (Gaya, Munger), Uranium (Gaya), and China Clay (Bhagalpur, Munger). Limestone from Kaimur is used in construction and cement industries. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Explanation:

The Punpun River meets the Ganga near Fatuha in Patna district. Other river confluences include the Karamnasa joining Ganga near Chausa (Buxar), the Saryu joining near Chhapra, and the Son joining Ganga in Patna district at a different location. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Khadar soil, which is a type of newer alluvium, is predominantly found in Muzaffarpur, Purnea, Saharsa, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur districts. It is dark brown, fertile, and suitable for crops like wheat, gram, rice, and maize. Other soil types in Bihar include Balthar (sandy-calcareous, yellow), Tal (pulses, wheat, oilseeds), Heavy Soil Terai (sugarcane, rice, jute), Bhangar (jute, arhar, sugarcane), and Bal Sundari (lime-rich, alkaline). [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Purnea is the largest jute producing district of Bihar. West Bengal ranks first in India in jute production, followed by Bihar. India accounts for around 50% of the global jute production. Jute from Bihar contributes significantly to the industry, especially in Purnea district. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Triveni Canal has been constructed on the Gandak River and irrigates lands of West Champaran district. Bihar's irrigation primarily depends on canals, tubewells, wells, and ponds. Other canals include Eastern and Western Son Canals, Eastern and Western Kosi Canals, Gandak Canal with Saran and Tirhut branches, Kamla Canal, Sakri Canal, and Dhaka and Teur Canals. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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In 1929, Swami Sahajanand Saraswati formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha to mobilize peasants against Zamindari exploitation. The Zamindars, in retaliation, formed the United Political Party to suppress peasant movements. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Bihar was part of Bengal Presidency until 1912. Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal Presidency in 1912. Later, under the Government of India Act, 1935, Bihar and Orissa became separate provinces in 1936. Bihar Day, celebrated on March 22, commemorates this separation. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Rajendra Prasad considered Lord Minto as the 'Father of Pakistan'. Lord Minto is also known as 'Father of Communal Electorate'. He introduced the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, which established communal electorates in India, allowing Muslims to elect their representatives separately. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Patna Lawn was renamed as 'Gandhi Maidan'. During the British period, it was used as a golf course and horse racing track. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Elections under the Government of India Act, 1935 were held in January 1937. Initially, Shri Krishna Singh refused to form the government despite Congress winning majority. Mohammad Yunus formed the government first as leader of the second largest party. Later, on July 20, 1937, Congress Ministry was formed with Shri Krishna Singh as Premier. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Explanation:

Anugraha Narayan Sinha and Jagjivan Ram were members of the Constituent Assembly from Bihar. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was interim president and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was permanent President. Other contributors included Shri Krishna Sinha, Maharaja Kameshwar Singh, Shri Jagat Narayan Lal, Shri Shyam Nandan Sahay, Shri Satyanarayan Sinha, Shri Jaipal Singh, Shri Ram Narayan Singh, and Shri Brajeshwar Prasad. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

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Ganga Sharan Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri, and Ramanand Mishra formed the Bihar Socialist Party in 1931. In 1934, Jaiprakash Narayan formally inaugurated the Bihar Congress Socialist Party, becoming its general secretary, while Acharya Narendra Dev became the President. The party coordinated closely with Congress for welfare and organization of peasants and workers. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Explanation:

The Kisan Sabha at Munger in 1922-23 was organized by Mohammad Zubair and Shri Krishna Singh. The Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was later formed in 1929 by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati. The Bihar Kisan Sabha of 1933 aimed to address peasant grievances, and the All India Kisan Sabha was formed in 1936 at Lucknow with Swami Sahajanand as President and N.G Ranga as secretary. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Explanation:

Sachindranath Sanyal established a branch of Anushilan Samiti in Patna in 1913. Bankimchandra Mitra of B.N College was entrusted with leadership. Sanyal was an Indian revolutionary, co-founder of Hindustan Republican Army, and mentored revolutionaries like Chandra Shekhar Azad, Jatindra Nath Das, and Bhagat Singh. In 1912, he and Rashbehari Bose attacked Viceroy Lord Hardinge. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Explanation:

Swami Sahajanand Saraswati published the journal 'Hunkar'. Born on 22nd February 1889 in Ghazipur, UP, he formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929 to mobilize peasants against Zamindari exploitation. He later became President of the All India Kisan Sabha formed at Lucknow in 1936, with N.G Ranga as secretary. [63RD BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]