States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams
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11. In which district of Bihar, the number of families living below the poverty line is minimum?
[A] Patna
[B] Gaya
[C] Bhagalpur
[D] Siwan
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Correct Answer: D [Siwan]
Notes:
Siwan district has the minimum number of families living below the poverty line. Siwan district is one of the districts of Bihar. Siwan town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Siwan district is a part of Saran Division since 1972. The district was previously known as Aliganj Siwan. It was named Aliganj Siwan after the name of Raja Ali Bux Khan.
Below Poverty Line is a benchmark used by the government of India to indicate economic disadvantage and to identify individuals and households in need of government assistance and aid. It is determined using various parameters and these parameters vary from states to states and also within the states.
12. In which year, Student tree plantation scheme was launched in Bihar?
[A] 2002
[B] 2010
[C] 2005
[D] 2006
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Correct Answer: D [2006]
Notes:
Student tree plantation scheme was launched in Bihar in 2006. It was launched on 15th August.
13. In which district of Bihar, Vanavar Mahotsav is celebrated?
[A] Nalanda
[B] Munger
[C] Jehanabad
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: C [Jehanabad]
Notes:
Vanavar Mahotsav is celebrated in Jehanabad district which is in Bihar. Vanavar is also known as Barabar. Barabar or Vanavar is a group of hills that is famous for caves, sculptures, scriptures and other artefacts related to Mauryan period. These are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. Vanavar Mahotsav is a festival of the celebration of the culture, art tradition and history of Bihar. People from Sri Lanka,Myanmar, Japan, Bhutan come to visit this place during the mahotsav.
14. Under which Act, Bihar State Road Transportation Corporation was set up?
[A] Road Safety Act, 1950
[B] Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950
[C] Road Transport Corporation Act, 1945
[D] Road Safety Act, 1940
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Correct Answer: B [Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950]
Notes:
Bihar State Road Transportation Corporation was set up under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. This act was implemented for the incorporation and regulation of Road Transport Corporation. It comes under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
15. In which year, Provincial league was started under the guidance of Syed Hasan Imam?
[A] 1930
[B] 1926
[C] 1933
[D] 1921
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Correct Answer: D [1921]
Notes:
Provincial league was started under the guidance of Syed Hasan Imam in 1921.
Syed Hasan Imam was an Indian politician who served as the President of Indian National Congress after getting elected in September 1918. In October 1909, he was elected as the President of the Bihar Congress Committee. He took a leading part in the Khilafat Movement. He joined the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930 and was elected Secretary of the Swadeshi League formed in Patna.
16. In which year, Gaya Conspiracy took place in Bihar?
[A] 1945
[B] 1920
[C] 1933
[D] 1940
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Correct Answer: C [1933]
Notes:
Gaya Conspiracy took place in 1933. Sahdev Singh, Brajbhushan Sahay and Umanath Sharma were related with Gaya Conspiracy Case of 1933. In 1933, police found materials for making bombs from many places in Gaya.
17. According to Gandhiji, Which place was like a pilgrimage for him?
[A] Gaya
[B] Madhubani
[C] Ziradei
[D] Nawada
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Correct Answer: C [Ziradei]
Notes:
Ziradei was like a Pilgrimage for Gandhiji. Ziradei was the birthplace of Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Ziradei is one of the administrative divisions of Siwan district of Bihar.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was an Indian independence activist, lawyer, scholar. He became the first President of India(1950 to 1962). He was an Indian political leader and lawyer by training.
18. When was the “Political Victims Day” celebrated in Bihar?
[A] 15 August 1942
[B] 11 August, 1930
[C] 10 October, 1917
[D] 10 August, 1929
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Correct Answer: D [10 August, 1929]
Notes:
“Political Victims Day” was celebrated on 10 August, 1929 in Bihar. Rajendra prasad was the leader of this movement. A procession or rally was taken under his leadership in which many students participated along with the National Flag.
19. In which city of Bihar, all the votes were in favour of opposition in the municipal elections of 1921?
[A] Patna
[B] Siwan
[C] Gaya
[D] Muzaffarpur
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Correct Answer: D [Muzaffarpur]
Notes:
All votes were in favour of opposition during the Municipal elections of Muzaffarpur in 1921.
20. In which district of Bihar, Bovine population is highest?
[A] Nalanda
[B] Siwan
[C] Patna
[D] Jamui
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Correct Answer: C [Patna]
Notes:
Bovine population is highest in Patna.
