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. Where is the headquarters of East-Central Zone located?
[A] Darbhanga
[B] Patna
[C] Hazipur
[D] Rajgir
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Correct Answer: C [Hazipur]
Notes:
The headquarters of East-Central Zone is located at Hazipur. This zone comprises Sonpur, Samastipur, Danapur, Mughalsarai and Dhanbad divisions. East Central Railway is one of the 18 Railway Zones in India.
It was set up on 8 September 1996 and became operational on 1stOctober 2002.
12. What kind of forests are found in Bihar?
[A] Evergreen forests
[B] Deciduous forests
[C] Alpine forests
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Deciduous forests]
Notes:
Deciduous forests are found in Bihar. Forest areas in Bihar can be divided into two categories: Sub-Himalayan & Terai forests and Dry Deciduous forests.
13. Who was the co-orinator of the “Azad Parishad” that was formed for Bihar?
[A] J.B.Kriplani
[B] Ram Manohar Lohia
[C] Raj Kumar Shukla
[D] Surya Narayan Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Surya Narayan Singh]
Notes:
Surya Narayan Singh was the coordinator of the “Azad Parishad” that was formed for Bihar. This council was formed during the time of Quit India Movement.
Surya Narayan Singh was a member of the Commuist Party of India.
14. At which place of Bihar, Tinkathia system was most prevalent in Bihar?
[A] Gaya
[B] Buxar
[C] Champaran
[D] Madhubani
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Correct Answer: C [Champaran]
Notes:
Tinkathia system was most prevalent in Champaran.
The Tinkathia System was an economic policy enforced by the East India Company in India. It was practiced largely in Eastern India and in states such as Bihar. Under the Tinkathia system, The British made agreement with farmers. According to this agreement, It was mandatory for the farmers to cultivate Indigo on 3/20th of their land.
15. Who presided over the First Jain Council?
[A] Rishabhanatha
[B] Subhadatta
[C] Sthulabhadra
[D] Parshvanatha
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Correct Answer: C [Sthulabhadra]
Notes:
Sthulabhadra presided over the First Jain Council. The council was held at Pataliputra in 3rd century B.C. The council was organized during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
Sthulabhadra was the founder of Svetambara Jain order during a 12-year famine in Maurya empire in 3rd or 4th century BC. He was a disciple of Bhadrabahu and Sambhutavijaya. His father was Sakatala. Sakatala was a minister in Nanda kingdom before the arrival of Chandragupta Maurya.
16. Balmiki Nagar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in which district of Bihar?
[A] East Champaran
[B] Jamui
[C] West Champaran
[D] Jehanabad
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Correct Answer: C [West Champaran]
Notes:
Balmiki Nagar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in West Champaran district of Bihar and it is the second Tiger project of Bihar.
17. Mahananda River enters Bihar from which district?
[A] Gaya
[B] Darbhanga
[C] Buxar
[D] Purnia
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Correct Answer: D [Purnia]
Notes:
The River Mahananda originates from Sikkim and enters into the state of Bihar from Purnia.
18. In which year, remains of ancient city of Pataliputra were excavated by ASI in Kumhrar in Patna?
[A] 1913
[B] 1927
[C] 1930
[D] 1936
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Correct Answer: A [1913]
Notes:
In 1913, the ASI excavated the remains of ancient city of Pataliputra at Kumhrar area of Patna. The archaeological remains of the Mauryan period (322–185 BCE) including ruins of a hypostyle 80-pillared hall have been found here. The site has remnants of capital of Ajatshatru, Chandragupta and Asoka.
19. What was Bihar’s population density as per Census 2011?
[A] 1106
[B] 1160
[C] 1166
[D] 1162
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Correct Answer: A [1106]
Notes:
Bihar is a densely populated state, where 1106 persons lived per sq. km. in 2011, which was nearly three times the average population density of the country (382 persons per sq. km.).
20. Audio Odigos, an audio guided facility app has been launched for 12 iconic places by tourism ministry. Which of the following places of Bihar is included in it ?
[A] Mahabodhi Temple
[B] Nalanda University
[C] Barabar Caves
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mahabodhi Temple]
Notes:
Other iconic places included in it are :
Mahabalipuram – Tamilnadu
Fatehpur Sikri and Taj Mahal – Uttar Pradesh
Somnath and Dholavira – Gujarat
Khajuraho – Madhya Pradesh
Amer Fort – Rajasthan
Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Purana Quila and Humayun’s Tomb – Delhi
