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. In which year, the Battle of Chausa was fought?
[A] 1539
[B] 1527
[C] 1530
[D] 1526
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Correct Answer: A [1539]
Notes:
The Battle of Chausa was fought in 1539. It was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun. Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun. After his victory in the battle of Chausa, he took the title of “Sher Shah Sultan-e-Adil”.
2. What is the limit of the fiscal deficit recommended by the 14th Finance Commission?
[A] 5%
[B] 2.17%
[C] 3%
[D] 2%
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Correct Answer: C [3%]
Notes:
The limit of the fiscal deficit recommended by the 14th Finance Commission 3%. A fiscal deficit is a shortfall in a government’s income compared with its spending. A fiscal deficit is calculated as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), or simply as total rupees spent in excess of income. The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. While calculating the total revenue, borrowings are not included.
3. Which of the following rivers meet Ganga from the north and west to east direction in Bihar?
[A] Phalgu, Karmanasa
[B] Ghaghra, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Kosi,Mahananda
[C] Sakri, Phalgu, Sone
[D] Karmanasa, Sone
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Correct Answer: B [Ghaghra, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Kosi,Mahananda ]
Notes:
Ghaghra, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Kosi,Mahananda meet Ganga from the north and west to east direction in Bihar.
4. Where was the second World Bhojpuri Conference held?
[A] Patna
[B] Varanasi
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: D [Mauritius]
Notes:
The second World Bhojpuri Conference was held in Mauritius. On this occassion, a project on Bhojpuri folk (Baarah Maasa) done by Vishwa Bhojpuri Sammelan in the last decade was released. It is an unique musical series.
5. At which place, the twelfth session of Bihar provincial conference was held?
[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Nalanda
[C] Patna
[D] Gaya
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Correct Answer: A [Bhagalpur]
Notes:
The twelfth session of Bihar provincial conference was held at Bhagalpur. It was held from 18-29 August 1920.
6. From Where Raja Rammohan Roy achieved his Persian education?
[A] Rajgir
[B] Patna
[C] Gaya
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
Notes:
Raja Rammohan Roy achieved his Persian education in Patna. He also studied Arabic there. He read the Quran, the works of Sufi mystic poets and the Arabic translation of the works of Plato and Aristotle.
7. What are the main crops of Bal Sundari soil?
[A] Rubber and Coffee
[B] Oilseeds
[C] Cotton
[D] Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Tobacco
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Correct Answer: D [Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Tobacco]
Notes:
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.
8. Which of the following Industrial undertaking is not located in Patna?
[A] Bihar State Dairy Corporation Limited
[B] Bihar State Small Leather Development Corporation Limited
[C] Bihar State Textbook Publishing Corporation Limited
[D] Bihar State Super Phosphate Factory Limited
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Correct Answer: D [Bihar State Super Phosphate Factory Limited]
Notes:
Bihar State Super Phosphate Factory Limited is not located in Patna. Super phosphate is a type of Manure and It is made in Barauni.
Super Phosphate Product is used for increasing root development and to help plant sugars move around more efficiently for quicker ripening. Its more common use is in the production of larger flowers and more fruits.
9. Where is the Pyrites Phosphate & Chemicals Limited [P.P.C.L] Fertilizer Plant located in Bihar?
[A] Pandaul
[B] Mokama
[C] Riga
[D] Amjhore
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Correct Answer: D [Amjhore]
Notes:
Pyrites Phosphate & Chemicals Limited [P.P.C.L] Fertilizer Plant is located in Amjhore. Amjhore is located in Rohtas district.
10. Which of the following is the cultural capital of Bihar?
[A] Rajgir
[B] Nalanda
[C] Darbhanga
[D] Bodh Gaya
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Correct Answer: C [Darbhanga]
Notes:
Darbhanga is the cultural capital of Bihar. It is considered as the Cultural capital of Bihar because of its rich musical, folk-art and literary traditions which are being practiced from centuries.
