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. Which of the following park has been declared as the first plastic free zone of Bihar?
[A] Buddha Smriti Park
[B] Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
[C] Rajdhani Vatika
[D] Anugarah Narayn Park
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Correct Answer: B [Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park]
Notes:
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park has been declared as the first plastic free zone of Bihar. It was declared plastic free zone on the occasion of Environment Day by the State government. It is located in Patna. The park was opened to the public as a zoo in 1973. The park is Patna’s most frequented picnic spot.
12. Satyen Mitra literacy award is given for excellent literacy. Which district of Bihar won the Satyen Mitra literacy award ?
[A] Patna
[B] Gaya
[C] Muzaffarpur
[D] Siwan
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Correct Answer: C [Muzaffarpur]
Notes:
Muzaffarpur district won the Satyen Mitra literacy award. The district got the award for best performance in literacy campaign in the country for the year 2002-03.
Satyen Mitra was an educator, social worker, and a pioneer of mass education in India.
Satyen Maitra National Literacy Award is given in memory of him for the literary campaigns. The award is given by the Government of India.
13. How many districts of Bihar share their borders with Nepal?
[A] 11
[B] 2
[C] 5
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: D [7]
Notes:
7 districts of Bihar share their borders with Nepal.
The districts are : West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Supaul, Madhubani, Araria, Kishanganj.
14. Which of the following minerals are predominant in Alluvial soil found in Bihar?
[A] Potash
[B] Nitrogen
[C] Humus
[D] Phosphorus
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Correct Answer: A [Potash]
Notes:
Alluvium is a loose clay, silt, sand, soil or gravel which is deposited by the running water. Alluvial soils are rich in Potash but deficient in Nitrogen, Humus, Phosphorus. Potash is predominant in Alluvial soil found in Bihar. Potash includes various mined and manufactured salts that contain potassium in water-soluble form. Potash supports plant growth, increases crop yield & disease resistance and enhances water preservation.
15. 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.
16. Which was the first modern Industry that was established in Undivided Bihar?
[A] Oil Refining
[B] Jute
[C] Cotton
[D] Iron & Steel
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Correct Answer: D [Iron & Steel]
Notes:
Iron & Steel Industry was the first modern Industry that was established in Undivided Bihar. Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO) was established in 1907 in Bihar.
17. Which leader of the Patna Home Rule League had proposed to start the worship of Mother India on Vijayadashami?
[A] Chandravanshi Sahay
[B] Rai Puran Chand
[C] Sachchidananda Sinha
[D] J.B. Kriplani
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Correct Answer: B [Rai Puran Chand]
Notes:
Rai Puran Chand proposed to start the worship of Mother India on Vijayadashami.
Maulana Mazharul Haque helped organize the Home Rule Movement in Bihar and He was its President in 1916.
18. 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.
19. At which place in Bihar, inscriptions associated with Sri lankan Monk Mahanaman II were found at ?
[A] Munger
[B] Bhagalpur
[C] Barabar caves
[D] Bodhgaya
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Correct Answer: D [Bodhgaya]
Notes:
Mahanaman, a monk from Sri lanka constructed a temple at Bodhgaya, Bihar. The epigraphic inscription at Bodhgaya corroborate this information.
20. India’ first 12000 Horse Power engine was built at which place in Bihar ?
[A] Patna
[B] Madhepura
[C] Gaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Madhepura]
Notes:
With the help of French company Alstom, India’s first 12000 HP was built at Madhepura factory, Bihar.
