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

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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.

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Bihar is the only state that produces Makhana (Gorgon Nut / Fox Nut) for commercial purposes. The Makhana industry has emerged as a potential rural industry in the state. Makhana is a nutritive food item and has high protein content.

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Anupam Lake is situated in Kaimur district, Bihar, and is known for its scenic beauty and importance as a local tourist destination.

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Sheikhpura is the least populated district in Bihar. The population of Sheikhpura district is about 6.35 lakhs. Sheikhpura district is a part of Munger Division. Sheikhpura was separated from Munger district and was made a separate district with headquarter at Sheikhpura on 31 July 1994. As of 2011 census, It is the least populous district of Bihar.

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Barabar Caves, located in Jehanabad district of Bihar, date back to the Mauryan period and are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, featuring Buddhist chaityas and impressive stone architecture.

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Bismillah Khan was the first classical musician form Bihar to won the Bharat Ratna. Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on 21 March 1916 in Dumraon (Bihar). His Childhood name was Amiruddin Khan. His father was a court musician employed in the Dumraon palace by the Raja of Bhojpur. His great grandfather Ustad Salar Hussain Khan and grandfather Rasool Baksh Khan were also musicians in the Dumraon palace.
Ustad Bismillah Khan popularized a subcontinental wind instrument called ‘Shehnai’. He was awarded India’s highest civilian honour  “Bharat Ratna” in 2001. He was the third classical musician of India and first classical musician of Bihar to won Bharat Ratna.

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the author of “Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences”. It was written in 1949.

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Bhagiratha Manjhi  was the leader of the Kharwar Movement. Kherwar Movement was started apparently in 1868. It is also known as Sapha Har movement. This movement had popularized the concept of One God as well as aimed at social reform. He demanded that a Santal raj should be introduced. He wanted the Santhal Tribes to stop their sacrifices to the “evil bongas”.

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Kothiya is the first biological village of Bihar. Scientists of Rajendra Agricultural University of Pusa have converted Kothiya into a biological village.
Biological village means a village/territory where community people would live and breathe in nature and foster the biodiversified ecological balance. In this environment, they will practice organic farming where natural fertilizers and seed could be used.

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Jaglal Choudhary played a vital role in the passage of Prohibition Act of 1938.
He was an Indian independence activist, dalit leader and politician. He was from Bihar. He was also a reformer who championed the causes of Women’s rights, emancipation of dalits, education and land reforms in Bihar.