States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams

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The doctrine of  Non-violence  is a cardinal principle of the Jain religion. Non-violence means ‘not to kill or hurt any living being by the body, speech or mind. It is possible only for those persons who dedicate their whole life on the basis of Mahavratas and who have renounced their household life. The first and foremost principle of Jain philosophy is non-violence (ahimsa).

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Malik Ibrahim Bayu was a Ghazni born fighter of 14th century who defeated the local tribal Kols and Raja Birthal and became the Governor of the region later under Muhammad bin Tughlaq. He was also a sufi saint and his tomb is located in Bihar Sharif.

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“A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms” literary work is related to Faxian. It was his travelogue in which he described about his travels in India and Ceylon in search of the Buddhist books of discipline. Faxian was a Chinese Buddhist monk who travelled by foot from China to India, visiting many sacred Buddhist sites in what are now Xinjiang, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to acquire Buddhist texts..

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Bihar has the lowest GDP at an average per capita in India. However, the per capita income in southern part of the state is high. In 2008, the per capita income of Patna was greater than that of Bangalore and Hyderabad.

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The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was passed in 2006 to reinforce the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, aligning with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

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Bihar Livestock Breeding Policy, 2011 has been formulated to enhance milk production as well as to conserve the indigenous germplasm. Under this policy, special attention is given to artificial insemination, vaccination and livestock nutrition as well as poultry farming and goat husbandry. Great emphasis is given by the state in ensuring that even remote villages are connected through mobile ambulatory services and the
construction of newer hospitals and dispensaries.

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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.

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Rohtasgarh Fort in Bihar was built by Sher Shah Suri, founder of the Suri Empire, as a stronghold against Mughal advances. It is a notable example of Muslim military architecture in India.

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The maximum extent of Bhangar soil is found in Purnia and Saharsa district.
Bhangar soil is limeless and Alkali free. Its color is thick. The soil is less fertile as compared to Khadar soil.
Old Alluvial soil is called Bhangar.

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The main crops of Bal Sundari soil are Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane & Tobacco. Bal Sundari is found in the regions of Saharsa, East Champaran and West Champaran. The soil contains lime and it is alkaline in nature.