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. What is the shape of the landform of Bihar state?
[A] Square shaped
[B] Rectangular
[C] Elliptical
[D] Triangular
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Correct Answer: B [Rectangular]
Notes:The landform of Bihar state is almost Rectangular. Southern Bihar’s Plain is narrow than northern plain of Bihar and triangular in shape because many hills are located in this region such as hills of Gaya, Rajgir, Giriak, Bihar Sharif, Sheikhpura, Jamalpur and Kharagpur hills.
12. Which city of Bihar is connected by direct service of Colombo-Bangkok flight?
[A] Gaya
[B] Darbhanga
[C] Patna
[D] Purnia
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Correct Answer: A [Gaya]
Notes:
Gaya is connected by direct service of Colombo-Bangkok flight. Gaya is a holy city which is situated on the bank of Falgu river. It is a tourist destination. Gaya has temples of great beauty and heritage and makes it one of the most desired spiritual destinations in India. The city is surrounded by hills on three sides and the meandering Falgu River.
Gaya Airport is an international airport. It is also known as Bodhgaya airport. It was opened in 1936.
13. Which of the following rivers is known as “Sadanira”?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Punpun
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: D [Gandak]
Notes:
Gandak river is known as “Sadanira”. This river is full of water throughout the year. It is also known as Narayani river.
14. Where is the Pyrites Phosphate & Chemicals Limited [P.P.C.L] Fertilizer Plant located in Bihar?
[A] Pandaul
[B] Mokama
[C] Riga
[D] Amjhore
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Correct Answer: D [Amjhore]
Notes:
Pyrites Phosphate & Chemicals Limited [P.P.C.L] Fertilizer Plant is located in Amjhore. Amjhore is located in Rohtas district.
15. In which year, State Resource Centre was set up?
[A] 1985
[B] 1989
[C] 2000
[D] 1995
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Correct Answer: D [1995]
Notes:
State Resource Centre was set up in 1995. It was set up for Adult education. The centre was set up at Asian Development Research Institute with support from the National Literacy Mission. The key responsibility of SRC is to provide academic and technical support for the on going adult literacy programmes.
16. In which year, Gandhiji proposed Individual Civil Disobedience Movement in place of Mass Civil Disobedience Movement?
[A] 1930
[B] 1931
[C] 1933
[D] 1936
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Correct Answer: C [1933]
Notes:
Gandhiji proposed Individual Civil Disobedience Movement in place of Mass Civil Disobedience Movement in 1933. It was proposed on 12th July 1933. The main idea behind the Individual Civil Disobedience Movement was to affirm the right of speech and make the movement non-violent. The non-violence was set as the centerpiece of Individual Satyagraha.
17. Who established the branch of Anushilan Samiti in Bihar?
[A] Sachindranath Sanyal
[B] Bankimchandra Mitra
[C] Kedarnath Banerjee
[D] Khudiram Bose
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Correct Answer: A [Sachindranath Sanyal]
Notes:
The branch of Anushilan Samiti was established in Bihar by Sachindranath Sanyal. It was established in 1913. Bankimchandra Mitra of BN College was given responsibilities to lead the organisation.
Anushilan Samiti was an Indian organisation in the first quarter of the 20th century that supported revolutionary violence as the means for ending British rule in India. It was established in 1902. Satish Chandra Basu was the founder of the Anushilan Samiti. The main aim of Anushilan Samiti was Independence of India.
18. The old building of Patna Collectorate is influenced by which of the following architectural style?
[A] Mughal
[B] Persian
[C] Roman
[D] Dutch
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Correct Answer: D [Dutch]
Notes:
The old building of Patna Collectorate is influenced by Dutch architectural style. The building was constructed by the Dutch East India Company and It was used as a godown during the dutch period. In 1938, the district board building was added which is built in the British architectural style.
19. What is the length of Bihar from North to South?
[A] 300 Km
[B] 483 Km
[C] 345 Km
[D] 601 Km
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Correct Answer: C [345 Km]
Notes:
The length of Bihar from North to South is 345 Km. The length of Nepal border is 601 Km. 7 districts of Bihar share their borders with Nepal. These 7 districts are: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj.
20. Who was the first ruler to merge Kalinga with the Magadha empire?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Bimbisara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Mahapadma Nanda
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Correct Answer: D [Mahapadma Nanda]
Notes:
Mahapadma Nanda was the first ruler to merge Kalinga with the Magadha empire. He founded the Nanda empire and he was the first emperor of the Nanda empire according to the Puranas. Kalinga was conquered by Mahapadma Nanda but it seceded from the Magadha empire sometime after the fall of the Nanda dynasty. It was later reconquered by the Mauryan king Ashoka.
