States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams
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31. The famous “Mandar Festival” is organized at which of the following places?
[A] katihar
[B] Muzaffarpur
[C] Vaishali
[D] Banka
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Correct Answer: D [Banka ]
Notes:
The Mandar Festival is organised in Banka, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. In the year 2021 and 2022 it was postponed due to covid-19 pandemic. However, in 2020 festival was organised at a large scale. Mandar Festival is organised by the Bihar tourism department. It is a grand three-day festival, held from January 14 to 16 every year. During the festival, cultural programs and other programs are organized.
32. Which of the following app was launched by Bihar government to monitor covid-19 patients?
[A] Arogya Setu App
[B] Covid-19 Feedback App
[C] Hit Covid App
[D] Coronavirus Alert App (COVA)
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Correct Answer: C [Hit Covid App]
Notes:
Bihar Government launched an “innovative Home Isolation Tracking (HIT) app” to monitor the condition of COVID patients in home isolation. As part of this project, health workers at grassroot level visit patients in home isolation and record their temperature & oxygen level on a daily basis. This data is fed to the App. On the basis of information, necessary action is taken by health department for ailing persons. The HIT App was developed by Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation (BELTRON) under the guidance of Bihar health department.
33. When did the office term of 2.5 lakh Panchayat representatives in Bihar ended?
[A] June 14, 2021
[B] June 15, 2021
[C] June 16, 2021
[D] June 17, 2021
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Correct Answer: B [June 15, 2021]
Notes:
Panchayati Raj (Council of five officials) is a system of local self-government in villages across rural India. It comprises of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through which self-government of villages is realized. They are tasked with “economic development, implementation of Central and State Government schemes and strengthening social justice besides the implementation of 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of constitution.
34. Where was “Chanpatia model of start-up zone” started in Bihar?
[A] East Champaran
[B] West Champaran
[C] Darbhanga
[D] Sitamarhi
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Correct Answer: B [West Champaran ]
Notes:
Chanpatia Model of Startup Zone was started in Chanpatia in association with District Administration of West Champaran. Under this model, entrepreneurs were provided loans along with space. Currently, 35 units are working on the land of Agriculture Market Committee across 15 acres of land. This model is now being implemented in all the districts of Bihar.
35. World’s first museum biennale 2021 was hosted at?
[A] Patna
[B] Bodh Gaya
[C] Nawada
[D] Vaishali
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Correct Answer: A [Patna]
Notes:
Bihar Museum at Patna held India’s as well as world’s first Museum Biennale on the occasion of Bihar Diwas on March 22, 2021. It is a week- long hybrid avatar–physical and digital event. It was organized by the Department of Arts, Culture and Youth Affairs, Bihar.
36. How many districts from Bihar have been included under Ganga Udvah Yojana?
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Correct Answer: B [3]
Notes:
Three districts namely, Rajgir, Gaya and Nawada, have been included under Ganga Udvah Yojana. To solve the water crisis in these districts, water of river Ganga will be brought from Marachi in Mokama to Gaya via Rajgir, through a 190 km pipeline, which is being laid along Marachi-Gaya road. It is being constructed at a cost of Rs.2836 crore. Under this scheme, water of river Ganga will be discharged into Ghorakatora lake in Rajgir.
37. Which app was launched by Bihar government to create database of criminals?
[A] Chakra App
[B] CERT-in App
[C] DigiSevak App
[D] UMANG App
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Correct Answer: A [Chakra App]
Notes:
Bihar Police launched Chakra App to create database of criminals. This app will help police to get complete details of any criminal from anywhere with just one click on the mobile. Data on the app has been fed to perpetrators of crime in last ten years.
38. Which language from Bihar is the second official language in Jharkhand?
[A] Maithili
[B] Bhojpuri
[C] Magahi
[D] Urdu
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Correct Answer: A [Maithili]
Notes:
In March 2018, Maithili received the status of the second official language status in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Apart from that, the Language Commission of Nepal has also recommended Maithili language to be made an official administrative language in its provinces.
39. When was Ganga water lift project was approved for Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya and Nawada districts of Bihar?
[A] December 19, 2019
[B] December 19, 2020
[C] December 20, 2019
[D] December 20, 2020
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Correct Answer: A [December 19, 2019]
Notes:
Ganga Water Lift Project is associated with the water-life-greenery campaign of Bihar government. It aims to reduce the ill effects of climate change. This scheme was started keeping in view the present problem of drinking water and future needs. Ganga water will be brought from Hathidah near Mokama, and will be transported to Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nawada by means of a 149 km long pipeline.
40. Which is the third Indian state to pass the Special Armed Police Bill, 2021?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar ]
Notes:
Bihar government passed the Bihar Special Armed Police Bill 2021 to give more powers to police in controlling protests. The bill seeks to combat extremism, maintain public order, and ensure better protection and security of specific establishments. It proposes to set up a Special Armed Police force for this purpose. The Special Armed Police will comprise of one or more battalions depending on requirement for any specified period.
