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. In which district will the Barnar reservoir be constructed?
[A] Jamui
[B] Patna
[C] Darbhanga
[D] Siwan
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Correct Answer: A [Jamui]
Notes:
Barnar reservoir construction has begun in Jamui district’s Batia valley. In order to irrigate more than 22,000 hectares in the drought-prone Jamui, the project was started in 1972.
42. Which district of Bihar ranks first in implementing PM Awas Yojana smoothly?
[A] Saharsa
[B] Kishanganj
[C] Bhagalpur
[D] Purnia
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Correct Answer: B [Kishanganj]
Notes:
Kishanganj district of Bihar ranks first in implementing PM Awas Yojana smoothly. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a ground-breaking social welfare program that the Indian government introduced in 2015 with the goal of offering millions of Indians access to affordable housing loans. This program’s main goal is to make it easier to build more than 20 million homes in India’s urban and rural areas.
43. Who composed the music for Bihar’s state song, “Mere Bhārat ke Kanṭhahār”?
[A] Satyajit Ray
[B] Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Shivkumar Sharma
[C] Anand Shankar
[D] Shantanu Moitra
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Correct Answer: B [Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Shivkumar Sharma]
Notes:
The music for Bihar’s state song “Mere Bhārat ke Kanṭhahār” was composed by maestros Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Shivkumar Sharma. The song was officially adopted in March 2012. Its lyrics were penned by Satya Narayan, reflecting Bihar’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
44. Which ancient empire of Bihar maintained a navy in the Bay of Bengal?
[A] Magadha Empire
[B] Pala Empire
[C] Maurya Empire
[D] Gupta Empire
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Correct Answer: B [Pala Empire]
Notes:
The Pala Empire (8th–12th century CE), ruling Bihar and Bengal, was known for its strong navy in the Bay of Bengal. Founded by Gopala, the dynasty promoted Buddhism and supported major universities like Nalanda and Vikramashila. Pala influence extended to Southeast Asia and neighboring regions.
45. In which village of Bihar did Sujani embroidery originate in the 18th century?
[A] Ranti
[B] Jitwarpur
[C] Bhusra
[D] Bihariganj
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Correct Answer: C [Bhusra]
Notes:
Sujani embroidery, GI-tagged in 2006, originated in Bhusra village, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It uses old saris/dhotis with running and chain stitches, often depicting symbolic motifs. Traditionally practiced by women, its modern revival began in 1988 and now addresses social issues through its designs.
46. What is the name of the rare 40-cm footprint with nine symbols, believed to be of Lord Vishnu, found in the Vishnupad Temple at Gaya, Bihar?
[A] Sudharshana Paduka
[B] Vishnupada
[C] Padma Peetha
[D] Dharmasila
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Correct Answer: D [Dharmasila]
Notes:
Dharmasila is the sacred 40-cm long basalt footprint of Vishnu with nine symbols, located in Vishnupad Temple, Gaya. The symbols include Shankam, Chakram, and Gadham, and the temple is important for Shraddha rites and is served by Gayawal Brahmins.
47. Identify the personality from Bihar based on the following information:
- First woman from Bihar to earn a master's degree
- Served as Governor of Kerala (1988-1990)
- Vice Chairperson of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1973
Select the correct answer from the options below:
[A] Sumitra Devi
[B] Tarkeshwari Sinha
[C] Prabhavati Devi
[D] Ram Dulari Sinha
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Correct Answer: D [Ram Dulari Sinha]
Notes:
Ram Dulari Sinha (1922–1994) was the first woman from Bihar to earn a master's degree and served as Governor of Kerala from 1988 to 1990. She held significant positions such as Vice Chairperson of the ILO in 1973, making her a pioneer among Indian women politicians in both national and international spheres.
48. Which leader from Bihar was the longest-serving Union Cabinet minister?
[A] Jagjivan Ram
[B] Ram Vilas Paswan
[C] Shri Krishna Sinha
[D] Bindeshwari Dubey
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Correct Answer: A [Jagjivan Ram]
Notes:
Jagjivan Ram (1908–1986) was the longest-serving Union Cabinet minister from Bihar, Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, played a key role in the Green Revolution, and held uninterrupted parliamentary tenure from 1936–1986, a world record.
49. On which river in Bihar is the Karkat Waterfall, known for its natural crocodile habitat, located?
[A] Karmanasa River
[B] Ganges River
[C] Sone River
[D] Gandak River
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Correct Answer: A [Karmanasa River]
Notes:
Karkat Waterfall is situated on the Karmanasa River in Kaimur district, Bihar. It is a renowned natural habitat for crocodiles, lies within the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, and is being developed as a Crocodile Conservation Reserve by the state government.
50. Identify the tribe of Bihar based on the following characteristics:
- Mainly concentrated in Bihar and Jharkhand
- People of this tribe speak Kurukh language
- Sohrai festival is among their major festivals
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Santal
[B] Oraon
[C] Gond
[D] Munda
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Correct Answer: B [Oraon]
Notes:
The Oraon tribe predominantly inhabits Bihar and Jharkhand, speaks the Kurukh language, and considers the Sohrai festival a major cultural celebration. The festival is associated with harvest and cattle, and the Oraons are known for their murals and ritualistic practices. Santals, Gonds, and Mundas have different linguistic and cultural traditions.
