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. Teachings of Bhagwan Mahavira were compiled by?
[A] Gautama Swami
[B] Kundakunda
[C] Umaswami
[D] Mantunga
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Correct Answer: A [Gautama Swami ]
Notes:
Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavira. Gautama Swami was the senior-most of 11 ganadharas (chief disciples) of Bhagwan Mahavira. These teachings were called Jain Agamas. Bhagwan Mahavir gave the principle of Anekantavada (many-sided reality), Syadvada and Nayavada.
2. Aryabhatta flourished during reign of which dynasty?
[A] Maurya
[B] Gupta
[C] Nanda
[D] Chola
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta]
Notes:
Aryabhatta belonged to Gupta dynasty. He was a noted mathematician & astronomer of the Gupta period. He proposed that the earth is round and rotates about its own axis. He also discovered that the moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight.
3. In which year, Bihar became the first state to implement the Zamindari Abolition law?
[A] 1950
[B] 1952
[C] 1955
[D] 1959
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Correct Answer: A [1950]
Notes:
Bihar was the first state to implement the Zamindari Abolition law in 1950. The first important agrarian reform after independence was the abolition of the Zamindari system. The major objective of land reforms in free India was to abolish intermediaries and to bring changes in the revenue system that would be favourable to cultivators.
4. Which district of Bihar has highest road density in kilometers per 1000 square kms. of area?
[A] Sheohar
[B] Vaishali
[C] Patna
[D] Munger
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Correct Answer: A [Sheohar ]
Notes:
In terms of road density (kms. per 1000 square kms. of area), the top three districts were Sheohar (1925 kms), Vaishali (1884 kms) and Darbhanga (1816 kms); at the other end, the three lagging districts were Lakhisarai (698 kms), Munger (726 kms) and West Champaran (734 kms). [Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2020-2021]
5. In which year was the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act enacted?
[A] 2006
[B] 2003
[C] 1997
[D] 2011
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Correct Answer: A [2006]
Notes:
The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was passed in 2006 to reinforce the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, aligning with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
6. In which year, Srikrishna Science Centre was inaugurated?
[A] 1975
[B] 1978
[C] 1970
[D] 1960
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Correct Answer: B [1978]
Notes:
Srikrishna Science Centre was inaugurated in 1978. Srikrishna Science Centre is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture. It is located at the south-western corner of the Gandhi Maidan. It was named after the first Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Krishna Sinha.
7. In which year, Peasant Oil Coupon Scheme was started in Bihar?
[A] 2007
[B] 2005
[C] 2008
[D] 2000
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Correct Answer: C [2008]
Notes:
Peasant Oil Coupon Scheme started in Bihar in 2008.
8. What was the main purpose behind the formation of ‘Azad Dasta’ organization?
[A] To make India Independent
[B] To kill the Britishers
[C] Revolutionary action against the Britishers
[D] To assist the Government in works related to War
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Correct Answer: C [Revolutionary action against the Britishers]
Notes:
‘Azad Dasta’ organization was formed for implementing Revolutionary action against the Britishers. Jai Prakash Narayan was one of the prominent leaders of this organisation.
9. Which state is the highest Guava producing state in India?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:Uttar Pradesh is India’s highest Guava producing state. The 2017-18 data as per APEDA is as follows:
| Sr No. |
State |
Production (000 tonnes) |
Share(%) |
| 1 |
Uttar Pradesh |
928.44 |
22.93 |
| 2 |
Madhya Pradesh |
686.70 |
16.96 |
| 3 |
Bihar |
427.61 |
10.56 |
Bihar is Third Largest Guava producing state in India.
10. In which district of Bihar, the fruit production is maximum?
[A] Vaisali
[B] Gaya
[C] Muzaffarpur
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: C [Muzaffarpur]
Notes:
The fruit production is maximum in Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur lies in Tirhut division. It is famous for Lichi and mango which are supplied to other states as well. Muzaffarpur has 11,000 hectares of litchi orchards. Agriculture is the main occupation of the district. The soil of the district is highly calcareous. Paddy is the main crop which accounts for the major portion of the gross area sown followed by Maize.
