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. Which painting form of Bihar is also called as Scroll painting?
[A] Madhubani
[B] Manjusha
[C] Tikuli
[D] Patna Kalam
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Correct Answer: B [Manjusha]
Notes:
Manjusha painting also known as a scroll painting, is the only artform in India in which sequential representation of stories are depicted. Manjusha art is a folk art of Bhagalpur and has been dated back to the 7th century. The story of ‘BihulaBishari’ is depicted through these paintings.
32. Litti chokha is a famous dish of which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Litti Chokha is a dough ball made up of wheat flour, stuffed with a mixture of sattu (chickpea flour) with spices and roasted over cow dung cakes, wood or coal and tossed with ghee. Litti is eaten with chokha which is a blend of eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes mixed with spices.
33. Rashmi Kumari of Bihar is related to which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Carrom
[C] Chess
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: B [Carrom]
Notes:
She is an international carrom champion playing since 1992.
34. How much amount has been allocated for Agriculture Road Map-3 (2017-22)?
[A] 1.54 lakh crore
[B] 2.54 lakh crore
[C] 3.54 lakh crore
[D] 4.53 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: A [1.54 lakh crore]
Notes:
The third phase of Bihar’s Agriculture Road Map is in effect from 2017 to 2022. It was launched by President Ram Nath Kovind in November 2017. The third phase involving an amount of Rs 1.54 lakh crore. It is aimed at increasing the income of farmers and ensuring sustainable development of agriculture sector by emphasising on organic farming by developing organic corridors.
35. 8th Kisan Radio Community Center of Bihar was opened at?
[A] Buxar
[B] Katihar
[C] Sitamarhi
[D] Motihari
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Correct Answer: B [Katihar]
Notes:
Central Government approved to open Bihar’s eighth community farmer radio station in Katihar district. Now, Katihar Krishi Vigyan Kendra will now apply to get license from Ministry of Communications. Once the licence is obtained, Kosi area will be connected to the Kisan radio station.
36. Second zoo of Bihar will be opened at?
[A] Araria
[B] Khagaria
[C] Gaya
[D] Nawada
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Correct Answer: A [Araria]
Notes:
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved the development of second zoo in Bihar. The Zoo will be opened at Forbesganj in Araria district. This move will boost tourism in the state. It will be developed on a 289 acre land.
37. Eighth Kisan Community Radio Center of Bihar was established in which district?
[A] Samastipur
[B] Nawada
[C] Katihar
[D] Rohtas
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Correct Answer: C [Katihar ]
Notes:
Eighth Kisan Community Radio Center of Bihar was established in Katihar. With this, Kosi area will get benefit.
38. Bihar got affected from which of the following cyclone, in September 2021?
[A] Cyclone Yaas
[B] Cyclone Gulab
[C] Cyclone Tauktae
[D] Cyclone Shaheen
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Correct Answer: B [Cyclone Gulab ]
Notes:
Cyclone Gulab affected Bihar in September 2021 while Cyclone Yaas hit Bihar in May 2021.
39. Bihar Government has planned to make state “pollution-free” by reducing carbon emissions by what year?
[A] 2022
[B] 2024
[C] 2030
[D] 2047
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Correct Answer: B [2024]
Notes:
Bihar government seeks to make the state pollution-free by 2024. This target will be achieved by reducing carbon emissions, with the help of UNEP.
40. In the Smart City Ranking 2021, published by central government, what was the rank of Biharsharif?
[A] 29
[B] 53
[C] 54
[D] 81
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Correct Answer: C [54 ]
Notes:
Ranking of four smart cities of Bihar has improved. In the rankings released in April 2021, performance of Patna Smart City is best in Bihar, while Muzaffarpur remains last. Rank of Patna has improved from 38 in January 2021 to 29 in April 2021, that of Bhagalpur from 66 to 53 and Bihar Sharif from 86 to 54. However, Muzaffarpur remains last, with improved ranking from 100 to 81.
