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

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The childhood name of Mahavira was “Vardhamana”. Vardhamana means ‘the one who grows’. He was born in Kundagrama. According to later Jain texts, When Mahavira was born then prosperity of Kundagrama kingdom was increased so he was named Vardhamana.

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Someshwar is the highest peak in Bihar. It has an elevation of about 880 metres. It is situated in West Champaran District.

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Gurdwara Gobind Ghat is situated on the bank of river Ganga. Guru Gobind Singh used to play here along with his playmates during his childhood days. It is about 200 yards from Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb. It is also known as Gurdwara Kangan Ghat.

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Jagjivan Ram was the defence minister of India during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. He was born at Chandwa near Arrah in Bihar. He was an Indian independence activist and politician. Indo-Pak war of 1971  resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.

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Saraiya and Manjhi are located in Bhagalpur. Saraiya and Manjhi are known for the production of Saltpetre.
Saltpetre is a chemical compound which serves as one of the main components for the gunpowder.

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Sher Shah Suri is known as the forerunner of Akbar. He was called forerunner because Akbar adopted his policies later. Akbar followed the land policy of Sher Shah Suri. Akbar provided equal justice to all. He engaged himself like Sher Shah Suri for the welfare of his subjects. His strategies and contributions were later idolized by Mughal Emperors including Akbar.
Sher Shah Suri was the founder of the Suri Empire in India. His Childhood name was Farid Khan.

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Makhdum Kund of Bihar is related to Islam. It is located in Rajgir. It is a shrine of Makhdum Shah who was a Muslim Sufi Saint.

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West Champaran district shares its borders with Nepal and Uttar Pradesh. West Champaran is a part of Tirhut division. West Champaran is surrounded by hilly region of Nepal in the North, Gopalganj & part of East Champaran district in the south, East Champaran in the East and Deoria and Padrauna districts of Uttar Pradesh in the South.

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Bihar State Financial Corporation is the main financial institution that provides assistance and financial support to Industries of Bihar.

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Shri Manindra Narayan Rai was a Revolutionary. He was the leader of Patna Revolutionary Party. Patna Yuvak Sangh was established in Bihar in 1927 and played an important role in carrying forward the revolutionary activities in Bihar.