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.
31. The Achiever’s Cup (Golf) tournament was organized at which district of Bihar, recently?
[A] Patna
[B] Darbhanga
[C] Gaya
[D] Muzaffarpur
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Correct Answer: A [Patna]
Notes:
The 6th edition of Achievers Cup Golf Tournament was organized at Patna Golf Club in March 2021. It was a two-day tournament and inaugurated by Captain Tapan Ghosh of Golf Club. For the last 6 years, this tournament is being held in Golf Club under the supervision of Major Manjit Singh Sarla and RR Kalyan. Competition was held in three categories namely women’s section, senior golfers and other categories.
32. As per Bihar Economic Survey 2020-21, what is the total number of self-help groups working in the state?
[A] Less than 10 lakh
[B] 10.70 lakh
[C] More than 11 lakh
[D] 12.70 lakh
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Correct Answer: B [10.70 lakh]
Notes:
According to Bihar Economic Survey 2020-21, a total of 10.70 lakh self-help groups are working in the state. Bihar has become the first state in India to have more than 10 lakh self-help groups. These groups have been functioning under Jeevika, which is a poverty alleviation programme. Jeevika is a World Bank-supported programme operational since 2007. It was launched to empower women and make them self-reliant.
33. Bihar forestry college is being established in which district of Bihar?
[A] Munger
[B] Araria
[C] Begusarai
[D] Samastipur
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Correct Answer: A [Munger]
Notes:
Bihar’s first Forestry College is being built in Munger, Bihar. It is Bihar’s first while India’s second college. It is being constructed on 96 acres land near the Ganga bridge in Munger. Foundation stone for the college was laid on December 25, 2019. Rs 231 crore 83 lakh 32 thousand is being spent on the construction of this building. In Forestry College, MSc Forestry, MSc Environmental Science, BSc Forestry will offer certificate and diploma courses. This college is under Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour.
34. The Indian Institute of Travel and Management was built in which district of Bihar?
[A] Gaya
[B] Rajgir
[C] Nawada
[D] Vaishali
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Correct Answer: A [Gaya]
Notes:
Bodh Gaya was selected as the site for IITTM in Bihar, after considering the need of trained tourism professionals there. Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) in Bodh Gaya is run by the ministry of tourism. It will now have its own building. Its building is being developed over five- acre land with an estimated budget of Rs 50 crores.
35. What is the rank of Patna among 100 smart cities in terms of spending money in 2021?
[A] 59th
[B] 60th
[C] 62nd
[D] 70th
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Correct Answer: C [62nd ]
Notes:
Patna has been ranked 62nd out of 100 cities in terms of spending money. Bhopal became highest spending city. It is followed by Surat, Indore, Ahmedabad and Agra. Bihar Sharif was ranked 70th, Bhagalpur 91st while Muzaffarpur 99th. Puducherry was ranked last.
36. Recently, a Jute park was established in which district of Bihar?
[A] Katihar
[B] Sitamarhi
[C] Nawada
[D] Purnia
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Correct Answer: D [Purnia ]
Notes:
Recently, a Jute park was established in Purnia district of Bihar, with the objective of providing employment to 10000 people. The Poonasar Jute Park Limited is located at Biada Maranga in the district. It was registered on January 23, 2008 under Ministry of Corporate Affairs. This is the first Jute Park in India under Jute Technology Mission IV of Ministry of Textiles.
37. According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, which district of Bihar was on the top in relation to the Gross District Domestic Product per capita in the year 2019-20?
[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Patna
[C] Gaya
[D] Muzaffarpur
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
Notes:
According to data for the 2019–20 fiscal year, Patna district has the highest per capita income at Rs 131.1,000. The second-placed district, Begusarai, has a per capita income of Rs 51.4,000.
38. Recently, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved food processing courses in how many state women’s polytechnic institutes of Bihar?
[A] 2
[B] 4
[C] 10
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: A [2]
Notes:
the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved food processing courses in 2 state
women’s polytechnic institutes of Bihar.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was established in November 1945 as a top-level advisory body at the national level to survey the facilities for technical education and to advance coordinated, comprehensive national development.
39. In which park of Bihar the theme-based park will be built?
[A] Gautam buddha wildlife
[B] Valmiki National Park
[C] Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
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Correct Answer: D [Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park]
Notes:
A theme park will be built on 32,000 square meters in Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in Patna. There will be 11 different types of parks created here, such as the Medicine Garden, Butterfly Garden, and Bonsai Garden. The zoo’s medicinal garden will be seeded with 500 different varieties of medicinal plants.
40. In the financial year 2020-21, the Bihar government has incurred a fiscal deficit of how many crores?
[A] 11325 crore
[B] 29827 crore
[C] 15013 crore
[D] 13476 crore
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Correct Answer: B [29827 crore]
Notes:
The study states that compared to last year, Bihar’s budget deficit widened by Rs 15,103 crore to Rs 29,827 crore. Additionally, the state has lost more than Rs 11,325 crore in revenue for the first time since 2004–2005.
