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. Who was the author of the Novel “Journey to the West”?
[A] Yijing
[B] Faxian
[C] Wu Cheng’en
[D] Deimachus
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Correct Answer: C [Wu Cheng’en]
Notes:
Wu Cheng’en was the author of the Novel “Journey to the West”. It is a Chinese novel published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty. It is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese Literature. It has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia. Wu Cheng’en was a Chinese novelist and poet of the Ming Dynasty.
2. Under whose reign, Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Kanishka
[D] Bimbisara
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Correct Answer: C [Kanishka]
Notes:
Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana under the reign of Kanishka. It happened in the 4th Buddhist council which was called by Kanishka and held in the Kundalvana region of Kashmir. The Mahayana sect encouraged idol worship in Buddhism and The Hinayana sect did not believe in the divinity of the Buddha. Hinayana sect stressed on individual salvation through self-discipline and mediation.
3. Which of the following texts include Heart Sutra and Diamond Sutra?
[A] Vimalakirti-nirdesha
[B] Suddharma-pundarika
[C] Sukhavati-vyuha
[D] Prajnaparamita
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Correct Answer: D [Prajnaparamita]
Notes:
Prajnaparamita text includes Heart Sutra and Diamond Sutra. Prajnaparamita means Perfection of Wisdom. It is an enormous collection of often esoteric texts, including the famous Heart Sutra and Diamond Sutra.
4. Which two agencies run the service called “Worldnet Express”?
[A] Deutsche Post DHL and Ace Speed Delivery
[B] Quick Step Courier Service and Deutsche Post DHL
[C] India post and Quick Step Courier Service
[D] India Post and Deutsche Post DHL
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Correct Answer: D [India Post and Deutsche Post DHL]
Notes:
India Post and Deutsche Post DHL are the two agencies that run the service called Worldnet Express. Worldnet Express is an international express service that connects major cities of India with more than 220 countries and territories globally. It offers door-to-door international air express service for both documents and merchandises.
5. Which is the largest planetarium located in Patna, Bihar?
[A] Nehru Planetarium
[B] Birla Planetarium
[C] Indira Gandhi Planetarium
[D] Pathani Samanta Planetarium
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Correct Answer: C [Indira Gandhi Planetarium]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi Planetarium, also known as Patna Planetarium, is among Asia’s largest and was opened in 1993 in Patna’s Indira Gandhi Science Complex.
6. In which district, Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated?
[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Gaya
[C] Munger
[D] Saran
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Correct Answer: C [Munger]
Notes:
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Munger district.
7. Who is the first Woman Chief Minister of Bihar?
[A] Rabri Devi
[B] Meira Kumar
[C] Ram Dulari Sinha
[D] Bhagwati Devi
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Correct Answer: A [Rabri Devi]
Notes:
Rabri Devi is the first Woman Chief Minister of Bihar. She is the wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav, former chief minister of Bihar. She is a Member of the Legislative Council for Bihar Vidhan Parishad.
8. In which year, Bihar State Khadi Gramodyog was founded?
[A] 1960
[B] 1956
[C] 1950
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: B [1956]
Notes:
Bihar State Khadi Gramodyog was founded in 1956. It aims to nurse employment and economic uplift in rural areas of Bihar.
9. Karnat was a Maithil dynasty established in 1097 CE. Who was the last ruler of this Dynasty?
[A] Gangadeva
[B] Narsimhadeva
[C] Shaktisimhadeva
[D] Harisingh Deva
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Correct Answer: D [Harisingh Deva]
Notes:
Harisingh Deva was the last ruler of Karnat Dynasty. He was also called as Harisimhadeva. He ruled from 1304 to 1325. His reign was considered as a landmark point in the history of Mithila. Karnat Dynasty was a Maithil dynasty which was established in 1097 CE. They ruled over the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. The dynasty had two capitals: Simaraungadh in Nepal and Darbhanga in Bihar.
10. Which fish has been named as the state fish of Bihar?
[A] Rohu
[B] Tuna
[C] Salmon
[D] Desi Mangur
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Correct Answer: D [Desi Mangur]
Notes:
Desi Mangur has been named as the state fish of Bihar. The decision was taken by the Government of Bihar in 2008.
