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. Manohar Kund and Dhua Kund warerfalls is located near which city of Bihar?
[A] Sasaram
[B] Rohtas
[C] Chapra
[D] Hajipur
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Correct Answer: A [Sasaram]
Notes:
Manohar Kund and Dhua Kund is a pair of waterfall which is located near Sasaram in the state of Bihar.
22. Lalbakeya and Lakhendei are the tributaries of which river of Bihar?
[A] Gandak
[B] Burhi Gandak
[C] Ghaghra
[D] Bagmati
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Correct Answer: D [Bagmati]
Notes:
Bagmati flows from Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Samastipur. Lalbakeya and Lakhendei are the tributaries of this river. It meets the Kosi River at Badlaghat.
23. Bihar was conferred with the prestigious ‘Prime Minister National Award for Excellence in Public Administration’ for the year 2007-08 for SCORE project. What is full form of SCORE?
[A] SEBI Complaints Redress System
[B] System for Computerized Registration
[C] Strategic Construction Organizing Representative Education
[D] Senior Core of Retired Executives
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Correct Answer: B [System for Computerized Registration ]
Notes:
Bihar has been conferred with this award for its e-Registration project SCORE, System for Computerized Registration.
24. Which center of Doordarshan has became the first green hub in the country ?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Lucknow
[C] Delhi
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: D [Patna]
Notes:
Rajiv Sinha, Deputy Director General of Patna Doordarshan has flagged off five electric cars.It has became the first center of Doordarshan where electric cars are operating. Electric cars are provided by Tata to the center.
25. With which organization, BSPHCL and BPIC signed a MoU to develop the Buxar Thermal Power Plant?
[A] NTPC
[B] Tata Power
[C] Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd
[D] Reliance Power
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Correct Answer: C [Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd]
Notes:
- Buxar Thermal Power Plant is a coal-based thermal power plant located at Chausa village in Buxar district, Bihar, India.
- It was conceptualized in 2013 when Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) signed a MoU with Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) and Bihar Infrastructure Company (BPIC).
- Larsen & Toubro Limited holds the contract for the construction.
- It is scheduled to open in the year 2023.
26. Dhelabagh Hydroelectric Project is located in which district of Bihar?
[A] East Champaran
[B] Gaya
[C] Jamui
[D] Rohtas
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Correct Answer: D [Rohtas]
Notes:
- Dhelabagh Hydroelectric Project is located in the Rohtas district of Bihar.
- It was commissioned during the year 2006-07
27. Which musical instrument was popularized by Ustad Bismillah Khan?
[A] Santoor
[B] Shehnai
[C] Flute
[D] Dhanaka
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Correct Answer: B [Shehnai]
Notes:
Ustad Bismillah Khan was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a woodwind instrument. While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage.
28. Which of the following are the prominent theatre forms of state of Bihar:
- Bidesia
- Bihula-Bisahari
- Reshma Chuharmal
- Raja Salhesh
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2,3 and 4
[C] Only 1,3 and 4
[D] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [All 1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Theatre art form is one of the best means to express the Bihari culture, a few prominent theatre forms in the state include Bidesia; Bihula-Bisahari; Reshma-Chuharmal; Raja Salhesh; Bahura-Gorin; Dom Kach and Sama Chakeva.
29. World’s first Bhojpuri podcast on climate change was started at?
[A] Gaya
[B] Nawada
[C] Patna
[D] Gopalganj
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Correct Answer: C [Patna ]
Notes:
World’s first Bhojpuri podcast on climate change was launched in Patna. It is titled as ‘Dharti Maiya’. It was launched at a ceremony at La-Pintura Studio in Ashiana More. This podcast was produced by Siddhant Sarang of Muzaffarpur in Bhojpuri. The podcast was launched to spread the message of climate change to every section of society as well as to change the attitude of people about Bhojpuri language.
30. Which of the following person from Bihar, got “Yidan Award 2021” in the field of education?
[A]
Prof Eric Hanushek
[B] Rukmini Banerjee
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Rukmini Banerjee ]
Notes:
Rukmini Banerji from Bihar received “Yidan Prize 2021” for her work in improving learning outcomes. She is the CEO of Pratham Education Foundation. Yidan Prize 2021 is world’s highest education accolade. Apart from her, Prof Eric Hanushek also received this award for education research.
