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.
21. 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
22. Name the kid from Bihar who got a place in top 10 contestants in Australian MasterChef ?
[A] Divya Kumar
[B] Mahi Gupta
[C] Dev Mishra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dev Mishra]
Notes:
Dev Mishra from Bihar was among the top 10 contestants in Australian MasterChef.
23. Which State has started SMS and MASK initiative?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar has started this initiative.
S- Soap/Sanitizer
M- Mask
S- Social Distancing
MASK -Mera Aapka Suraksha Kavach
24. NISHTHA Training Program in Bihar has been started for which of the following department ?
[A] Farmers
[B] Students
[C] Doctors
[D] Teachers
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Correct Answer: D [Teachers]
Notes:
The training has been started by National Council of Education Research and Training.
National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA), training was started by the government in 2019. The training was conceptualized to increase the teacher efficiency across the country.
25. Which state has won the e-Governance gold medal ?
[A] Bihar
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Personnel has announced that Bihar has won the gold medal for e-Governance. The award has been given for Jankari call center. Under Right to Information, the call centers are an easy access complaint cells opened by the state.
26. The first ever Museum Biennale in the country is inaugurated at which place in Bihar ?
[A] Patna
[B] Gaya
[C] Nalanda
[D] Begusarai
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Correct Answer: A [Patna]
Notes:
The inauguration will be held at Bihar Museum, Patna. The Bihar Museum Biennale was organized by Department of Arts, Cluture and Youth Affairs, Government of Bihar. The art lovers across the world can enjoy the festival online.
27. Identify the tribe from the following statements:
- They had close association with Lord Ram.
- They claim themselves superior to other tribes and claim the status of a clean caste equal to the Rajputs.
- They observe the festivals like Sarna Puja, Bhai Jiuntia, Pua Jiuntia, Karma, Sarhul, Janisikar etc.
- Their original homeland was Kolangiri in the Vindhya Valley
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Baiga
[B] Asur
[C] Binjhia
[D] Birhor
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Correct Answer: C [Binjhia]
Notes:
Spread over the states of Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, they identify themselves as ‘Vindhyaniwasi’ or ‘Bindhyabasini Khyatriya’. They say that their original homeland was Kolangiri in the Vindhya Valley in the former Central Provinces from which they had gradually migrated to neighboring states.
The Binjhias claim themselves superior to other tribes and claim the status of a clean caste equal to the Rajputs. . According to their popular myth they had close association with Lord Ram.
Like other tribes of north and west Odisha, they profess the Sarna religion, worship their tribal deities seated in the
village sacred groove (sarna). They observe the festivals like Sarna Puja, Bhai Jiuntia, Pua Jiuntia, Karma, Sarhul,
Janisikar etc. with pomp and ceremony.
28. “Sumangali” is sung during which social event?
[A] Marriage
[B] Child Birth
[C] Sowing
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Marriage]
Notes:
The marriage ceremony holds an important place among the ceremonies prescribed by both shastras and folklore. The ceremony lasting for several days is important for folk-songs. Sumangali is a type of song which is sung by womenfolk of younger and older generation to bless the newly wed.
29. Sher Shah Suri’s tomb is located at?
[A] Gaya
[B] Sasaram
[C] Patna
[D] Sheohar
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Correct Answer: B [Sasaram]
Notes:
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is in the Sasaram town of Bihar. The tomb was built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri who defeated the Mughal Empire and founded the Sur Empire.
30. A Yakshi sculpture has been unearthed at which place in Patna?
[A] Rajgir
[B] Didarganj
[C] Aarah
[D] Kaimur
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Correct Answer: B [Didarganj]
Notes:
The fairly large size Yakshi statue was discovered at Didarganj (Patna). It showcased the Mauryan tradition of sculpture in its pre-eminent form.
