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

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Aditya Nath Jha, an ICS officer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, was the first Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He also served as inaugural director of LBSNAA, Mussoorie, and was known for his scholarship and administrative acumen.

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Kadambari was begun by Bāṇabhaṭṭa and completed after his death by his son Bhūṣaṇabhaṭṭa. This 7th-century Sanskrit work is considered one of the world’s earliest novels, showcasing sophistication in narrative technique and classical Indian literature.

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Bhawana Kanth, hailing from Darbhanga, Bihar, became India’s first female fighter pilot to qualify for combat missions in May 2019. She was commissioned in June 2016, flew MiG-21 Bison, and received the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020.

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Udayanacharya Dih is an archaeological site in Samastipur, Bihar, associated with philosopher Udayanacharya. The site covers around 96 acres and contains artifacts ranging from the 2nd century BC to post-1200 AD, highlighting its historical and scholarly relevance.

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The Durgavati River, a tributary of the Karmanasa in Bihar, forms the 80 m high Durgavati Falls at the edge of the Rohtas Plateau. This waterfall is a major geographical feature in the Kaimur district and is associated with the Durgavati Reservoir (Karamchat Dam).

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Gaṅgeśa Upādhyāya founded Navya-Nyāya in 14th century Mithila, Bihar. His key work, Tattvachintāmaṇi, redefined Indian logic and epistemology, emphasizing analytical precision, new logical categories, and integration with Vaisesika concepts.

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Rakshasa, originally the prime minister of the Nanda dynasty, opposed Chandragupta Maurya but was later appointed Maha Amatya due to his administrative skills and loyalty, as depicted in Mudrarakshasa. This demonstrates the utilization of capable adversaries in governance during the Mauryan era.

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Raghunath Murmu invented the Ol Chiki script in 1925 for writing the Santali language. Santali became an official Indian scheduled language in 2003 and uses Ol Chiki for official communications. This script distinguishes Santali, the largest Munda language, from neighboring regional languages in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

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The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, Bihar, was designed by architect Mir Muhammad Aliwal Khan. Completed in 1545, it is an excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture, featuring a grand octagonal structure on a plinth surrounded by an artificial lake, and inspired by pre-Mughal styles.

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The Kurkihar Hoard (9th-12th centuries CE) was found near Gaya, Bihar. Its inscriptions record donors from Bali, Malaya, Sakala, Kerala, and Kanchi, highlighting Kurkihar’s international prominence during the Pala period, distinct from earlier Nalanda bronzes in style and origin.