States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams
For all Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams including 67th-70th CCE, CDPO, Assistant Audit Officer, Lecturer, and other recruitment exams of Bihar.
1. Which company is the nodal agency for implementing Bihar State Wide Area Network (BSWAN)?
[A] Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
[B] Beltron
[C] Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
[D] Alternate Hydro Energy Centre
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Correct Answer: B [Beltron]
Notes:
Beltron (Bihar State Electronic Development Corporation) has been appointed as the nodal agency for implementing the Bihar State Wide Area Network (BSWAN). BSWAN will connect entire state through dedicated links of BSNL and secondary link from alternative service providers. The decision has been taken by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar.
2. What is the cropping intensity of Bihar?
[A] 120%
[B] 138%
[C] 100%
[D] 150%
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Correct Answer: B [138%]
Notes:
The cropping intensity of Bihar is 138%. Around 60% of the total geographical area in Bihar is under cultivation. Cropping intensity refers to raising of a number of crops from the same field during one agricultural year.
3. What is the average annual rainfall in Bihar?
[A] 120 cm
[B] 100 cm
[C] 150 cm
[D] 140 cm
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Correct Answer: A [120 cm]
Notes:
Bihar’s mean annual rainfall, based on data from 1871-2011, is approximately 1224 mm (122.4 cm). Most rainfall occurs during the southwest monsoon from June to September.
4. Which was the first Hindi newspaper published from Bihar?
[A] Amar ujala
[B] Bihar Bandhu
[C] Dainik Jagran
[D] Hindustan
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar Bandhu]
Notes:
Bihar Bandhu was the first Hindi newspaper published from Bihar. It was a weekly paper, started in 1872 by Keshav Ram Bhatta. He was a Maharashtrian Brahman settled in Bihar Sharif.
5. Who can remove the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti?
[A] Members of a Panchayat Samiti
[B] Block Development Officer
[C] District Magistrate
[D] Member of Legislative Council
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Correct Answer: A [Members of a Panchayat Samiti ]
Notes:
Members of a Panchayat Samiti can remove the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti. Chairman can be removed by passing a resolution supported by 2/3rd majority. The tenure of the Chairman is equal to the tenure of the Panchayat Samiti i.e. 5 years.
6. Where is the branch of Xavier Fire Safety Academy located in Bihar?
[A] Siwan
[B] Darbhanga
[C] Patna
[D] Nalanda
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Correct Answer: C [Patna]
Notes:
The branch of Xavier Fire Safety Academy located in Patna. Xavier Fire Safety is a private and Non-govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Patna. It was incorporated on 26 October 1999.
7. What is the percentage of total forest cover area in Bihar?
[A] 10.5 %
[B] 15 %
[C] 7.75 %
[D] 5 %
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Correct Answer: C [7.75 %]
Notes:
The percentage of total forest cover area in Bihar is 7.75 % of the total geographical area of Bihar. It covers an area of 7299 Sq. Km. The data is based on the interpretation of IRS Resourcesat-2 LISS III satellite data of the period Oct. 2017 to Dec. 2018.
8. Which one of the following is the largest Sanctuary of Bihar?
[A] Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
[D] Rajgir Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary of Bihar. It is spread in Kaimur and Rohtas district. It covers an area of 1342 sq.km. It lies in the Kaimur Range of Bihar.
9. Which one of the following trains does not passes through Bihar?
[A] Maurya Express
[B] Vaishali Express
[C] Malwa Express
[D] Rajdhani Express
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Correct Answer: C [Malwa Express]
Notes:
Malwa Express does not passes through Bihar. Malwa Express is currently operated by Western Railway Zone.
10. In which year, Bihari Students Conference was organized in Darbhanga district?
[A] 1943
[B] 1954
[C] 1940
[D] 1941
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Correct Answer: C [1940]
Notes:
Bihari Students Conference was organized in Darbhanga district in 1940. It was organized in the month of April.
