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.
41. Who was appointed as the President of recently constituted Bihar Religious Trust Board?
[A] Narendra Goenka
[B] Akhilesh Kumar Jain
[C] Shashi Sinha
[D]
Madhabi Puri Buch
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Correct Answer: B [Akhilesh Kumar Jain ]
Notes:
Bihar government constituted the Bihar State Religious Trust Board after about 5 years. Former law secretary Akhilesh Kumar Jain was appointed as its President. This board was constituted following the Patna High Court direction, during the hearing of Vishnupad Temple (Gaya) management case.
42. In which department of Bihar ‘Drone Cell’ will be formed?
[A] Medical Department
[B] Police Department
[C] Transport Department
[D] Education Department
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Correct Answer: B [Police Department]
Notes:
After the implementation of schemes like FIR, passport verification online, and dial 112, now the police will take the help of drones to monitor criminals, crime, smuggling, etc. in remote areas.
43. According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, which sector is the highest employer in Bihar?
[A] Primary sector
[B] Secondary sector
[C] Tertiary sector
[D] Quaternary sector
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Correct Answer: A [Primary sector]
Notes:
As per the Economic Survey 2023-24, the primary sector is the highest employer in Bihar. The sector has the most significant share in employment absorbing 47.8 percent of the total workforce in the state. Within the primary sector, Agriculture remains the biggest employer in the state. However, the sector shares 20.7 percent in the gross value added in Bihar. The secondary sector and the tertiary sector have 25.9 percent and 26.3 percent share in employment respectively.
44. As of September 2023, which district of Bihar has the highest National Highway Road Length?
[A] Madhubani
[B] Muzaffarpur
[C] Saran
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: D [Patna]
Notes:
As of September 2023, in terms of National Highway road length in Bihar, Patna District has the highest length, measured at 506 kilometers. This surpasses the measurements of other districts such as Madhubani (322 kms), Muzaffarpur (297 kms) in North Bihar, and Jamui (213 kms) and Rohtas (211 kms) in South Bihar. Thus, Patna holds the foremost position in Bihar with regards to the length of National Highways.
45. What is the main purpose of the Bhu-Samadhan app used in Bihar?
[A] To provide weather forecasts for the region
[B] To track land dispute cases
[C] To provide online education in rural areas
[D] To sell agricultural products online to farmers
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Correct Answer: B [To track land dispute cases]
Notes:
The main purpose of Bhu-Samadhan app used in Bihar is to keep track of the land dispute cases. It provides role-based access to government officials at different levels like police stations, circle offices, sub-divisional officers and district level officials. This application is enhanced by the facility of centralized dashboard and reporting for a vigilant supervision at department’s level.
46. Which archaeological site in Bihar contains a 4th-century AD birch leaf Buddhist manuscript inside a miniature stupa?
[A] Lauriaya Nandangarh
[B] Vikramshila
[C] Vaishali
[D] Rajgir
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Correct Answer: A [Lauriaya Nandangarh]
Notes:
Lauriaya Nandangarh, Bihar, features several Mauryan stupas and Ashoka’s pillar. Excavations revealed a miniature stupa with a 4th-century AD birch leaf Buddhist manuscript. The site includes a large brick fortification, dating from the Mauryan to Kushan periods, and important Buddhist antiquities.
47. Which style of Madhubani art is traditionally used for wedding decorations in Bihar?
[A] Bharni
[B] Katchni
[C] Kobhar
[D] Tantric
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Correct Answer: C [Kobhar]
Notes:
Kobhar style of Madhubani art is especially used in marriage rituals and wedding chamber decorations in Bihar. It features symbolic motifs and is practiced largely by women. Other styles include Bharni, Katchni, and Tantric, with each traditionally associated with different communities and purposes.
48. In which year was the Bettiah Mission established in Bihar?
[A] 1827
[B] 1745
[C] 1703
[D] 1919
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Correct Answer: B [1745]
Notes:
The Bettiah Mission was founded in 1745 in Bihar by Capuchin Fathers with the permission of the local ruler after missions in Tibet and Kathmandu. It laid foundations for Christian missions in the region and is considered one of the earliest in northern India.
49. Which district of Bihar is home to Chirand, an archaeological site known for its continuous cultural sequence from the Neolithic period to the Pal dynasty?
[A] Gaya
[B] Saran
[C] Bhagalpur
[D] Muzaffarpur
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Correct Answer: B [Saran]
Notes:
Chirand is located in Saran district, Bihar. The site reveals evidence of human settlement from the Neolithic (circa 2500 BC) through the Pal dynasty. Saran, also known as Chhapra, is bounded by the Ganges, Gandak, and Ghaghra rivers, with a rich historical and archaeological heritage.
50. Which of the following tribes in Bihar is known to follow a matrilineal inheritance system?
[A] Munda
[B] Khasi
[C] Santhal
[D] Oraon
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Correct Answer: B [Khasi]
Notes:
The Khasi tribe, primarily from Meghalaya but with a presence in eastern Bihar, practices matrilineal inheritance. In this system, lineage and property pass through the female line. The Khasi language is part of the Mon-Khmer group.
