Question 1

Ram Vilas Paswan started his political career from which political party?

Accepted Answer

Ram Vilas Paswan was an Indian politician from Bihar and president of the Lok Janshakti Party. He started his political career as a member of the Samyukta Socialist Party and was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1969. Later, he joined Lok Dal upon its formation in 1974, becoming its general secretary. He opposed the Emergency and was arrested during this period. He first entered the Lok Sabha in 1977 as a Janata Party member from Hajipur and was subsequently elected multiple times. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 2

When did the Election Commission of India issue a press note for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, 2020?

Accepted Answer

The Election Commission of India issued a press note for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar on 25th September, 2020. The Election Commission is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of President and Vice President in India. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 3

In which state was the 'Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme' launched on 21st September, 2020 through a video conference?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister of India launched the 'Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme' in Bihar on 21st September, 2020 via video conference. This scheme aims to connect all 45,945 villages in Bihar with optical fibre internet, enabling a digital revolution in the remotest corners of the state. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 4

Who spearheaded the 1857 revolt in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Kunwar Singh led the 1857 revolt in Bihar. Born in November 1782 in Jagdishpur (present-day Bhojpur district), he belonged to the Ujjainiya Rajput clan. At the age of 80, he actively participated in the First War of Indian Independence and passed away on 26th April, 1858. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 5

Who drew Gandhiji’s attention to the plight of Indigo peasants in Champaran?

Accepted Answer

Raj Kumar Shukla drew Mahatma Gandhi’s attention to the plight of indigo peasants in Champaran. The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was Gandhi's first Satyagraha and civil disobedience movement, addressing the forced cultivation of indigo under the 'Tinkathiya system'. Several other leaders like Rajendra Prasad, Anugraha Narayan Sinha, and J.B. Kriplani assisted Gandhi in this movement. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 6

Which was the first capital of ancient Mahajanapada 'Magadh'?

Accepted Answer

The first capital of ancient Magadh was Rajagriha (Girivraja), which later shifted to Pataliputra under Udayin. Magadh is also mentioned in Atharvaveda. It was earlier separated from Anga by the Champa river. Subsequent rulers like Shishunaga and Kalashoka made Pataliputra their capital. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 7

Swami Sahajananda was related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Swami Sahajananda was a prominent leader of the Peasant Movement in Bihar. Born in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh in 1889, he founded the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929 to address peasant grievances against Zamindari oppression. He later became President of the All India Kisan Sabha. His journal was titled 'Hunkar'. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 8

Which company established its factory in 1632 at Patna, Bihar?

Accepted Answer

The Dutch East India Company established its factory in Patna in 1632. Bihar was an important center for saltpeter, cotton, and indigo trade since the 17th century. The Portuguese were the first European company in Bengal and traded in Patna occasionally. The British East India Company had earlier set up a factory in 1620 but closed it in 1621, resuming trade in 1651. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 9

When was Bihar established as a separate province?

Accepted Answer

Bihar was part of Bengal Presidency until 1912. On 22nd March 1912, Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal Presidency to form a separate province. Bihar Day marks this formation, and the theme of Bihar Diwas 2023 was 'Yuva Shakti - Bihar ki Pragati'. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

Question 10

In Tinkathia system in Bihar, how much land was to be reserved for indigo cultivation?

Accepted Answer

Under the Tinkathia system, European planters forced peasants to cultivate indigo on 3/20 of their total land. This exploitation led to the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, which was Gandhi's first civil disobedience movement. The system was ultimately abolished with compensation arrangements. [66TH BPSC PRELIMS EXAM, 2020]

66th Prelims 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan started his political career from which political party?

When did the Election Commission of India issue a press note for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, 2020?

In which state was the 'Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme' launched on 21st September, 2020 through a video conference?

Who spearheaded the 1857 revolt in Bihar?

Who drew Gandhiji’s attention to the plight of Indigo peasants in Champaran?

Which was the first capital of ancient Mahajanapada 'Magadh'?

Swami Sahajananda was related to which of the following?

Which company established its factory in 1632 at Patna, Bihar?

When was Bihar established as a separate province?

In Tinkathia system in Bihar, how much land was to be reserved for indigo cultivation?

Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?

Where was the first Congress session in Bihar held?

Which title was given to Jayaprakash Narayan?

Which of the following was Gandhiji’s first Satyagraha Movement in India using Civil Disobedience?

Among the following pairs of mineral and district, which one is correctly matched?

Which one of the following pairs of Industry and place is not correctly matched?

Piedmont Swamp Soil is found only in which district of Bihar?

In which administrative divisions of Bihar does Ganga river not flow?

Among the following pairs of tribe and district, which one is not correctly matched?

Which district has the only National Park of Bihar?

What is the percentage of all types of forest area to the total geographical area of Bihar state?

Bihar Government had introduced the Comprehensive Financial Management System on 1st April, 2019. This system

The Government of India conferred the Krishi Karman award to Bihar state on 2nd January, 2020. This award was given for

Bihar Government launched a new scheme, 'Satat Jivikoparjan Yojana' in August, 2018. The objective of this scheme is

Which of the following is not included in Seven Resolves (Saat Nischay) of Bihar Government?

The per capita Net State Domestic Product at constant price for Bihar is less than the country. In the year 2018-19, it was