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.
11. Barauni Oil Refinery Factory is the first oil refinery factory of Bihar. Which one of the following oil fields has been connected to Barauni Oil Refinery factory through pipeline?
[A] Mumbai High field
[B] Panna-Mukta Oil field
[C] Aishwarya Oil fields
[D] Naharkatiya Oil field
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Correct Answer: D [Naharkatiya Oil field]
Notes:
Naharkatiya Oil field has been connected to Barauni Oil Refinery factory through pipeline. Naharkatiya Oil field is located in Assam. It is the first oil field of Independent India. It was declared an ‘Oil Heritage Well’ by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on the occasion of oil exploration major Oil India Ltd’s (OIL) golden jubilee in the year 2008. Naharkatiya Oil fields are located at the bank of Burhi Dihing River.
Assam is the oldest oil producing state in the country.
12. In which year, Bihar Non-Government Elementary Schools (Taking over of control Act) was passed in Bihar?
[A] 1980
[B] 1970
[C] 1976
[D] 1985
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Correct Answer: C [1976]
Notes:
Bihar Non-Government Elementary Schools (Taking over of control Act) was passed in 1976. This act was provided for taking the control of Non-Government Elementary Schools under the State control for better organisation and development of elementary education in Bihar.
13. Where was Gandhiji prosecuted during the Champaran Satyagraha?
[A] Purnia
[B] Patna
[C] Motihari
[D] Siwan
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Correct Answer: C [Motihari]
Notes:
Gandhiji was prosecuted in Motihari during the Champaran Satyagraha. Champaran Satyagraha took place in 1917.
14. Which revolutionary leader of Bihar announced to celebrate the first Youth Day on 14th April, 1929?
[A] Phanindra Nath Ghose
[B] Gyan Saha
[C] Raj Kumar Shukla
[D] Manindra Narayan
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Correct Answer: B [Gyan Saha]
Notes:
Gyan Saha was the revolutionary leader of Bihar announced to celebrate the first Youth Day on 14th April, 1929. He was influenced by revolutionary ideologies.
15. Which ruler is recorded for using weapons such as “Shilkantaka” and “Rathmusala” against Vaishali?
[A] Bindusara
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Ajatashatru
[D] Bimbisara
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Correct Answer: C [Ajatashatru]
Notes:
Ajatashatru used new weapons such as Rathamusala and Shilantaka against the Licchavis. He was the king of Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in east India. He was the son of King Bimbisara and was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. He forcefully took over the kingdom of Magadha from his father and imprisoned him.
16. On the basis of Which commission, the movements for backwards were started in Bihar in 1977?
[A] Mandal Commission
[B] Iyyer Commission
[C] Mungeri Lal Commission
[D] Madholak Commission
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Correct Answer: C [Mungeri Lal Commission]
Notes:
At the time of Janta Party Government, the movements for backwards were started in Bihar in 1977. Movements were started on the basis of Mungeri Lal Commission. Karpuri Thakur was the Chief Minister of Bihar at that time.
17. In which district of Bihar, Burhi Gandak River originates?
[A] West Champaran
[B] Patna
[C] Gaya
[D] Aurangabad
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Correct Answer: A [West Champaran]
Notes:
Burhi Gandak River originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in West Champaran district.
The length of Buhri Gandak River is 320 Km. Muzaffarpur district is located on the bank of Burhi Gandak River.
18. Which of the following mountain ranges is a part of Bihar’s Shiwalik range ?
[A] Someshwar range
[B] Ram-nagar Doon range
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [Both]
Notes:
Ramnagar -doon range and Someshwar range are the parts of Shiwalik ranges of Bihar. The famous Harhera valley is situated in Ramnagar doon. Someshwar ranges are on the northern side of Ramnagar doon range and they form the northern border of Bihar.
19. Baidhyanath Prasad Mahto was related to which field ?
[A] Musician
[B] Actor
[C] Dramatist
[D] Politician
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Correct Answer: D [Politician]
Notes:
Baidhyanath Prasad Mahto was a two times MP from Bihar for 15th and 17th Lok Sabha. He also served as an MLA for three times from Nautan, Bihar.
20. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bihar Public Service Commission in 2024?
[A] Parmar Ravi Manubhai
[B] Sunit Kumar
[C] Pradeep Kumar
[D] Maheshwari Mahajan
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Correct Answer: A [Parmar Ravi Manubhai]
Notes:
Parmar Ravi Manubhai, a 1992 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer, was appointed chairman of Bihar Public Service Commission in 2024, succeeding his prior role as Additional Chief Secretary, Mines and Geology Department.
