Question 1

Bihar as an Indian state was formed in

Accepted Answer

Bihar was part of the Bengal Presidency under the British until 1912. In 1912, Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal Presidency. However, under the Government of India Act, 1935, Bihar and Odisha became separate states of British-ruled India in 1936. Therefore, 1936 is the most appropriate year for the formation of Bihar as an Indian state. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 2

After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at

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The First Buddhist Council was held in 483 BC at Saptaparni Cave, Rajagriha. It was presided over by Mahakassapa and patronized by King Ajatashatru of the Haryanka dynasty. During this council, Ananda and Upali compiled the Sutta Pitaka and Vinay Pitaka respectively. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 3

The earliest description of Bakhtiyar Khalji’s invasion of Bihar is mentioned in

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The earliest description of Bakhtiyar Khalji’s invasion of Bihar is mentioned in

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Question 4

The ruler of Suvarnabhumi who founded a Buddhist monastery at Nalanda and requested Devpala to grant five villages for its maintenance was

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Balaputradeva, belonging to the Shailendra dynasty of Suvarnabhumi, founded a Buddhist monastery at Nalanda. He requested Devpala, ruler of the Pala dynasty, to grant villages for its maintenance. Devpala also built monasteries at Odantipuri and Vikramshila. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 5

Which one of the following parts of Bihar is geologically older in age?

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Rohtas Plateau is geologically older than other parts of Bihar. Bihar's geology includes both older (Precambrian) and younger (Tertiary) rock formations. The state is divided physiographically into the Shiwalik range, Bihar Plain, and Southern Plateau region. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 6

The Indigo Rebellion was about

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The Indigo Rebellion (1859-60) was a revolt by farmers against British planters who forced them to grow indigo at unacceptable prices. Leaders included Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Biswas. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 7

By how many districts of Bihar was Patna district bounded till July, 2018?

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Patna district is bounded by 9 districts: Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Nalanda, Jehanabad, and Arwal. Patna division consists of six districts including Patna, Buxar, Bhojpur, Nalanda, Kaimur, and Rohtas. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 8

Most of the area in Bihar is covered by

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Most of Bihar is covered by Alluvial soil. Different soil types include Balthar, Tal, Terai, Bhangar, Khadar, and Bal Sundari, supporting crops like jowar, bajra, pulses, wheat, rice, and sugarcane. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 9

Among the states of India, Bihar’s rank in terms of lowest literacy rate (Census 2011) is

Accepted Answer

As per Census 2011, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. Male literacy is 71.2% and female literacy is 51.5%. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

Question 10

Which type of industries has potentials and prospects in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Agro-based industries have high potential in Bihar. These include food products, textiles, leather products, beverages, tobacco, furniture, and paper industries. Major crops include cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and cash crops. [64TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2018]

64th Prelims 2018

Bihar as an Indian state was formed in

After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at

The earliest description of Bakhtiyar Khalji’s invasion of Bihar is mentioned in

The ruler of Suvarnabhumi who founded a Buddhist monastery at Nalanda and requested Devpala to grant five villages for its maintenance was

Which one of the following parts of Bihar is geologically older in age?

The Indigo Rebellion was about

By how many districts of Bihar was Patna district bounded till July, 2018?

Most of the area in Bihar is covered by

Among the states of India, Bihar’s rank in terms of lowest literacy rate (Census 2011) is

Which type of industries has potentials and prospects in Bihar?

Which one of the following states has the highest density of population according to the Census of India, 2011?

What is the sex ratio of Bihar as per the Census of India, 2011?

Bihar Economic Survey, for the first time, was published for the financial year

Where did Kunwar Singh join the Rebellion of 1857 against the British?

In which territory did tribals rebel against the British?

Which of the following was the first Satyagraha of Mahatma Gandhi in India?

Gandhiji’s Non Co-operation Movement urged people to avoid alcohol. Which province circulated a list of prominent individuals who drank alcohol to persuade people to start drinking again?

During Salt Satyagraha in Bihar, in addition to making salt, people opposed which tax?

The elected government of Bihar resigned in February 1938 for which reason?

When were the rights of the tenants on land in Bengal and Bihar recognized by the Bengal Tenancy Act?

When did Bihar become a separate province in India?

Who invited Gandhji to Champaran?

When was the Bihar Socialist Party formed?

Who among the following was the leader of the first Congress ministry in Bihar?