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.
41. What is the name of the senior Maithili and Hindi actress who will be honored with ‘Natraj Samman’?
[A] Neha Sharma
[B] Priyanka Jha
[C] Premlata Mishr
[D] Anshika Shukla
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Correct Answer: C [Premlata Mishr]
Notes:
The senior Maithili and Hindi actress who will be honored with ‘Natraj Samman’ is Premlata Mishra.
42. How much grant is offered for setting up biofuel plants under the Bihar Biofuel Production Promotion Policy-2023?
[A] 10% with a maximum of Rs 4 crores
[B] 15% with a maximum of Rs 5 crores
[C] 20% with a maximum of Rs 4 crores
[D] 15% with a maximum of Rs 6 crores
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Correct Answer: B [15% with a maximum of Rs 5 crores]
Notes:
Under the Bihar Biofuel Production Promotion Policy-2023, a 15% grant is offered for setting up biofuel plants. The maximum grant amount is Rs 5 crores for general applicants and Rs 5.25 crores for marginalized groups. This policy is a part of Bihar’s efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependence, lower environmental pollution, and facilitate quicker payments for farmers for their sugarcane and grain production. The policy will foster new business opportunities in biofuels until 2028.
43. Who founded the Kosi Sevak Dal in 1920 in Bihar to promote the Khadi industry?
[A] Raja Narain Singh
[B] Bindeshwari Dubey
[C] Ram Bahadur Singh
[D] Padmanand Singh ‘Brahmachari’
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Correct Answer: C [Ram Bahadur Singh]
Notes:
In Bihar, Ram Bahadur Singh founded the Kosi Sevak Dal in 1920 to promote the Khadi industry. His contributions to the Indian independence movement were recognized on October 27, 2023, when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled life-size statues of Ram Bahadur Singh and his son, Padmanand Singh ‘Brahmachari’ in Panchgachhia village, Saharsa.The event was in honor of their involvement in Mahatma Gandhi’s non-cooperation and Quit India movements.
44. Bhimbandh Ecological Tourism Center has been developed in which district of Bihar?
[A] Munger
[B] Patna
[C] Gaya
[D] Bhagalpur
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Correct Answer: A [Munger]
Notes:
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the southern part of Bihar, is in the Munger district. This area is known for hot-water springs found in the hills of Kharagpur, under the Munger Forest Division. To promote tourism and also protect the wildlife, an ecological Tourism Center, Bhimbandh Eco-tourism center has been developed inside this sanctuary. Hence, the correct answer is Munger.
45. Who founded the historic Charaut Math in Sitamarhi, Bihar, in 1761?
[A] Mahant Jai Kishun
[B] Tasmaiya Baba
[C] Maharaja of Darbhanga
[D] Mahant Ramnivas
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Correct Answer: A [Mahant Jai Kishun]
Notes:
Charaut Math was founded by Mahant Jai Kishun in 1761 at Sitamarhi, Bihar. It belongs to the Lakshminarayan order and was granted land by Darbhanga Raj. It was a major center for Sanskrit and Vedic learning in Mithila, renowned for its ancient artifacts and temples.
46. Who is popularly known as the “Birbal of Bihar” from the 13th-14th century?
[A] Gonu Jha
[B] Chanakya
[C] Vidyananda
[D] Harsha Vardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Gonu Jha]
Notes:
Gonu Jha, a 13th-14th century scholar and courtier from Bharwara, Darbhanga, Bihar, served King Hari Singh of Mithila. Famed for wit and intelligence, he is called the “Birbal of Bihar” and is celebrated in Maithili folklore for his cleverness and humor.
47. Who taught M.S. Dhoni the famous “helicopter shot”?
[A] Saurabh Tiwary
[B] Santosh Lal
[C] R. P. Singh
[D] Ishank Jaggi
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Correct Answer: B [Santosh Lal]
Notes:
Santosh Lal, a close friend of Dhoni from Ranchi, taught him the “helicopter shot.” Lal was a fellow cricketer in Jharkhand and his contribution was acknowledged by Dhoni in interviews and depicted in the biopic “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.”
48. Which Buddhist bronze hoard features inscriptions mentioning donors from distant regions such as Bali and Malaya?
[A] Nalanda Bronzes
[B] Kurkihar Hoard
[C] Chola Bronzes
[D] Gandhara Sculptures
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Correct Answer: B [Kurkihar Hoard]
Notes:
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.
49. At which ancient site in Bihar is it believed that Mahākāśyapa, a disciple of Buddha, died while waiting for the future Buddha, Maitreya?
[A] Nalanda
[B] Vaishali
[C] Rajgir
[D] Gurpa Hill
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Correct Answer: D [Gurpa Hill]
Notes:
Gurpa Hill, also called Kukkutapāda or Gurupādaka, is a major Buddhist site in Bihar, believed to be the death site of Mahākāśyapa. It is near Bodh Gaya, noted for its stupa and visited by Chinese traveler Xuanzang. It is one of the highest points in the Gangetic plains.
50. Who established the Mahila Charkha Samiti in Patna to promote women’s empowerment?
[A] Kamala Nehru
[B] Prabhavati Devi Narayan
[C] Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
[D] Aruna Asaf Ali
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Correct Answer: B [Prabhavati Devi Narayan]
Notes:
Prabhavati Devi Narayan (1904–1973), noted Bihar freedom fighter and wife of Jayaprakash Narayan, founded Mahila Charkha Samiti in Patna to empower women. She was involved with Gandhi’s movement, Sarvodaya, and maintained close relations with other leaders like Kamala Nehru and Jawaharlal Nehru.
