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. Which Sultan met the famous Saint of Bihar, Ahmad Chirmposh
[A] Balban
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[D] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Firoz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq met the famous saint of Bihar, Ahmad Chirmposh. Chirmposh lived in Bihar Sharif and was famous for his Ghazal singing.
22. Which of the following is the best source which mentions conflict between Dhanananda and Chandragupta Maurya ?
[A] Indica
[B] Arthashashtra
[C] Mudrakshasa
[D] Divyananda
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Correct Answer: C [Mudrakshasa]
Notes:
Mudrakshasa written by Vishakhadatta was a political drama that mentions how Chandragupta Maurya ascends the throne of Magadha with the help of Kautilya. This play mentions the conflict between Dhanananda of Nanda dynasty and Chandragupta Maurya, founder of Mauryan dynasty. Originally it was written in Sanskrit but later translated intoEnglish by K.H.Dhruva.
23. In which district of Bihar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh and Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi jointly inaugurated the first Mother Dairy milk unit ?
[A] East Champaran
[B] West Champaran
[C] Saran
[D] Nalanda
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Correct Answer: A [East Champaran]
Notes:
The State’s first Mother Dairy milk unit was set up at Math Banwari village in Motihari, East Champaran. It has a daily capacity of one lakh litres of milk.
24. In how many districts the Bihar State Organic Mission is being implemented ?
[A] 10
[B] 15
[C] 12
[D] 13
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Correct Answer: C [12]
Notes:
Patna, Buxar, Bhojpur, Nalanda, Vaishali, Saran, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur and Munger) with a total approved sum of Rs. 15,588.58 lakh for the period 2019-20 to 2021-22. The main objectives of the scheme is to promote organic farming in the state, protect the environment, soil and water resources from pollution and make farming sustainable. It also aims at increasing the value of produce to ensure better incomes for farmers. Under the Adoption and Certification Programme of organic seeds, the farmers will be provided certification for adoption of organic seeds.
25. First bio diesel refinery of North India started at?
[A] Patna
[B] Munger
[C] Motihari
[D] Gaya
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Correct Answer: A [Patna]
Notes:
Citizen Care is the first biodiesel refinery of North India, which started at Hasanpura Bitha village of Lakhnaur Bedauli Panchayat in Masaurhi Block in Patna. It has been established over 8-bigha land.
26. In the Union Budget 2021-22, borrowing limit of Bihar was increased by?
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
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Correct Answer: A [1%]
Notes:
In the Union Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the limit of states, including Bihar by 1%. It was increased from 3% to 4% in 2021-22.
27. In Bihar, the Green Cover has increased to ____ %.
[A] 15%
[B] 15.6%
[C] 16%
[D] 17%
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Correct Answer: A [15%]
Notes:
According to India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, state cover in Bihar has increased to 15%. Bihar government had further decided to plant about five crore saplings in financial year 2021-22, under ‘Mission 5.0 Plantation’. This move was aimed at increasing the green cover in state to 17% from the existing 15%.
28. Which of the following CRPF jawan from Bihar was awarded the President’s Gallantry Award?
[A] Sanjeev Ranjan
[B] Ritesh Kumar Ranjan
[C] Rajmani Kumar Yadav
[D] Manjay Yadav
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Correct Answer: A [Sanjeev Ranjan]
Notes:
The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry is given for “gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals.” It can be awarded to any member of a police service in India. It is awarded without regard to time or rank in service.
29. In which of the following universities, a research center be opened in the name of Vashistha Narayan Singh?
[A] Patna University
[B] Magadh University
[C] Gautam Buddha University
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Patna University]
Notes:
A research center will be opened in Patna University, in the name of Vashistha Narayan Singh.
30. The emergency assembly area is being constructed at which station in Bihar?
[A] Darbhanga Junction
[B] Gaya Junction
[C] Patna Junction
[D] Siwan Junction
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Correct Answer: C [Patna Junction]
Notes:
Railways developed “assembly areas” for passengers at Patna Junction, in a bid to evacuate them safely in case of any emergency. Concept of assembly area is the first of its kind in East Central Railway (ECR). Assembly areas have been developed at both ends of the junction namely, Mahavir temple and Karbighaiya.
