States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams
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1. The book ” Indica” was written by?
[A] Fa-Hien
[B] Megasthenes
[C] Androsthenes
[D] Archias
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Correct Answer: B [Megasthenes]
Notes:
The book ” Indica” was written by Megasthenes. He explained about the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. He had mentioned about social and administrative status at the time of Mauryas. Megasthenes was the first foreign envoy who visited India.
2. What was the dynastic symbol of Mauryans?
[A] Elephant
[B] Snake
[C] Lion
[D] Peacock
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Correct Answer: D [Peacock]
Notes:
Peacock was the dynastic symbol of Mauryans. It has been depicted by Ashoka’s pillars at Nandangarh and Sanchi Stupa. Ashoka was responsible for the construction of several stupas, which were large halls, capped with domes and bearing symbols of the Buddha. The most important ones are located at Sanchi, Bharhut, Amaravati, Bodhgaya and Nagarjunakonda. The most widespread examples of Mauryan architecture are the pillars and edicts of Ashoka.
3. Which clan established World’s first republic in Vaishali?
[A] Sakyas
[B] Mallas
[C] Licchavi
[D] Koliyas
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Correct Answer: C [Licchavi]
Notes:
Licchavi clan established world’s first republic in Vaishali. Licchavi clan existed in the Kathmandu Valley in modern-day Nepal from approximately 400 to 750 CE. The Licchavi clan originated from Vaishali and Muzaffarpur and conquered Kathmandu Valley. The Lichchhavis had elected representatives to rule them.
4. What does ‘A pond with open lotuses’ symbolizes according to Jain scriptures?
[A] a group of devoted followers who will serve
[B] presence of celestial spirits who will propagate the cause
[C] attainment of purity of mind
[D] the universe will be privy to the knowledge
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Correct Answer: B [presence of celestial spirits who will propagate the cause]
Notes:
‘A pond with open lotuses’ was a dream that was experienced by Lord Mahavira and It symbolizes “presence of celestial spirits who will propagate the cause”.
It is said that After experiencing 12 years of hard penance, a tired Mahavira is said to have fallen asleep for a few moments when he experienced a series of 10 strange dreams. These dreams and their significance have been explained in Jain Scriptures. The other dreams were Defeating a Lion, A bird with white feathers following him, A bird with multicolored feathers, Two gem strings appear in front, A herd of white cows, Crossed a waxy ocean swimming, Sun rays spreading in all directions, Encircling the mountain with your bluish intestines, Sitting on a throne placed on the summit of Mount Meru.
5. Which region of Undivided Bihar had more industrial cities and was the Industrial centre?
[A] North region
[B] West region
[C] East region
[D] South region
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Correct Answer: D [South region]
Notes:
South region of Undivided Bihar had more industrial cities and was the Industrial centre. The undivided Bihar government developed important industrial cities like Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, and Ranchi in the south. The north region was more favourable for agriculture.
6. In which year, Kohira Dam was built in Bihar?
[A] 1969
[B] 1987
[C] 1962
[D] 1960
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Correct Answer: C [1962]
Notes:
Kohira Dam was built in 1962. It is loacted in Kaimur District. It is built on the river Kohira which is in Ganga Basin. Its height is 16 m.
7. By Which Act Hindi was made the official language of Bihar?
[A] Bihar Official Language Act of 1950
[B] Bihar Official Language Act of 1952
[C] Bihar Official Regional Language Act of 1960
[D] Bihar Official Language Act of 1958
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar Official Language Act of 1950]
Notes:
Under Bihar Official Language Act of 1950, Hindi was made the official language of Bihar. This Act received the assent of the Governor on the 13th November 1950 and the assent was first published in the Bihar Gazette of the 29th November 1950. This act was provided for the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as the language to be used for the official purposes of the State of Bihar.
8. In which state, Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: D [Bihar]
Notes:
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bihar. It was established in 1991. It is the protected area for the endangered Gangetic dolphins in Asia. It is is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar. The sanctuary is a 60 kilometers stretch of the Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district.
9. In which district of Bihar, the rail wheel plant is located?
[A] Munger
[B] Saran
[C] Nalanda
[D] Gaya
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Correct Answer: B [Saran]
Notes:
The rail wheel plant is located in Bela, Dariyapur Block of Saran distrcit. Rail Wheel Plant, Bela is an independent Production Unit of Indian Railways. It was inaugurated in 2008 by the former Railway Minister of India, Laloo Prasad Yadav. It was built at a cost of Rs.1,450 crore.
10. In which year, Tapovan Mahotsav started in Bihar?
[A] 2012
[B] 2015
[C] 2017
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: B [2015]
Notes:
In Bihar, Tapovan Mahotsav was started in 2015. It is celebrated on 14th January in Tapovan. Tapovan is a place in Bihar and it is 8 km from Rajgir. It is believed that four sons of Brahma meditated at this place so the place has a lot of religious significance.
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