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. Which is the fourth largest religion of the world?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] Sikhism
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Correct Answer: A [Buddhism]
Notes:
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion of the world. It has over 520 million followers.Approximately 7% of the world’s population is Buddhist.Buddhism originated in the present-day region of Bihar in ancient India between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
2. Where is the birthplace of Buddha?
[A] Bodh Gaya
[B] Lumbini
[C] Rajgir
[D] Vaishali
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Correct Answer: B [Lumbini]
Notes:
Buddha was born in Lumbini. He was born as a Kshatriya warrior prince. Lumbini was part of the Kosala realm of ancient India.
3. Which is the oldest college in the state of Bihar?
[A] Patna Veterinary College
[B] Prince of Wales Medical College
[C] Patna College
[D] Bihar College of Engineering
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Correct Answer: C [Patna College ]
Notes:
The oldest college in the state of Bihar is Patna College, established on January 9, 1863, during the British Raj. This institution is considered the oldest institution of higher education in Bihar and is affiliated with Patna University.
4. In which town is the “Buddha Vatika” biodiversity park currently being developed in Bihar?
[A] Patna
[B] Rajgir
[C] Piparghatti
[D] Chapra
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Correct Answer: C [Piparghatti]
Notes:
“Buddha Vatika” is a biodiversity park being developed at Piparghatti near Bodh Gaya, Bihar, as part of environmental protection and sustainable growth initiatives.
5. Who was the writer of the famous patriotic ghazal ‘Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai’ ?
[A] Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan
[B] Devaki Nandan Khatri
[C] Usha Kiran Khan
[D] Bismil Azimabadi
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Correct Answer: D [Bismil Azimabadi ]
Notes:
Bismil Azimabadi was the writer of the famous patriotic ghazal ‘Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai’. Bismil Azimabadi was a freedom fighter, landlord, and an Urdu poet from Patna, Bihar.
6. Who is the writer of ‘Chhandogya Duspadhhatti’?
[A] Vireshwar Thakur
[B] Amitava Kumar
[C] Siddhartha Chowdhury
[D] Ramlochan Saran
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Correct Answer: A [Vireshwar Thakur]
Notes:
Vireshwar Thakur composed ‘Chhandogya Duspadhhatti’.
7. Who was the mother of Mahavira?
[A] Yasodhara
[B] Charumitra
[C] Maya
[D] Trishala
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Correct Answer: D [Trishala ]
Notes:
Trishala was the mother of Mahavir. She was also known as Videhadatta, Priyakarini, or Trishala Mata. She was the wife of the Siddhartha who was the Kshatriya king of Kundagram. Trishala was born as a princess in the Royal Licchvi Empire. According to Jain texts, Trishala was sister of King Chetaka. She was the follower of Parshva, the 23rd Tirthankara.
8. Which of the following place in Bihar is known for Vermicompost?
[A] Arrah
[B] Gaya
[C] Munger
[D] Begusarai
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Correct Answer: D [Begusarai]
Notes:
Begusarai is known for vermicompost. Begusarai is the administrative headquarters of Begusarai district. It was established in 1870. It lies on the northern bank of river Ganga.
Vermicompost is the product of the decomposition process using various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast.
9. Who is the head of the State Disaster Management Authority?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] District Magistrate
[C] Governor
[D] Chief Minister
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Minister]
Notes:
Chief Minister is the head of the State Disaster Management Authority.
All State Governments are mandated under Section 14 of the act to establish a State Disaster Management Authority. State Disaster Management Authority consists of Chief Minister and Members elected by the Chief Minister but these members should not be more than 8.
10. 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.
