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Geography

Location: Eastern India, bordered by Nepal to the north.
Major Rivers: Ganga, Kosi, Gandak, and Son.
Capital: Patna.

History

Ancient: Center of powerful kingdoms like Magadha; birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval: Significant during the Mughal period.
Modern: Key role in the Indian independence movement.

Culture

Language: Hindi (official), Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri.
Festivals: Chhath Puja, Sonepur Mela.
Cuisine: Litti Chokha, Sattu.

Economy

Agriculture: Predominantly agrarian with major crops like rice, wheat, and maize.
Industries: Sugar, silk, dairy.

Education

Institutions: Nalanda University (ancient), Patna University.

Current Affairs

Politics: Known for dynamic political history and leaders.

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Bihar General Knowledge
Q.1	Which was the first Hindi newspaper published in Bihar
A	Aryavarta
B	Bihar bandhu
C	Bharat Ratna
D	Kshatriya Hitaishi
Q.2	Hindi was introduced in the law courts in Bihar in the year
A	1880
B	1882
C	1884
D	1887
Q.3	Patna University is the _____ oldest university in Indian subcontinent
A	4th
B	5th
C	6th
D	7th
Q.4	Patna Film Festival was first started in the year
A	2005
B	2006
C	2007
D	2008
Q.5	In which District, the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located
A	Begusarai
B	Bhagalpur
C	Darbhanga
D	Gopalganj
Q.6	or which one of his work, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar had been awarded with the Sahitya Akademi Award
A	Venu Van
B	Meri Yatrayen
C	Bhaarat ki Saanskritik Kahaani
D	Sanskriti ke Chaar Adhyaay
Q.7	n which year, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar had been awarded with the Sahitya Akademi Award
A	1959
B	1961
C	1963
D	1964
Q.8	Which Magadh King was also known by the name Seniya
A	Ashok
B	Shishunaga
C	Ajatashatru
D	Bimbisara
Q.9	Which one was the capital of Bimbisara
A	Girivraja
B	Pataliputra
C	Vaishali
D	Rajgir
Q.10	What was the traditional water conservation irrigation system used in South Bihar
A	Ahar-Pyne
B	Lohar-Pane
C	Lodhi-Pyne
D	Ahar-Pune
Q.11	Who was the Chair Person in the All India Socialist Conference held at Patna 1934
A	M.N. Roy
B	Acharya Narendra Deva
C	Sampurnanand
D	Sri Prakasa
Q.12	Who was the President of Gaya Session of the Indian National Congress held in 1922
A	Chittaranjan Das
B	S. N. Banerjee
C	Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D	Hakim Ajmal Khan
Q.13	What is the approximate percent of geographical area convered under forest in Bihar
A	5 %
B	7 %
C	11 %
D	13 %
Q.14	How much square metres forest area is there in Bihar
A	2819 square metres
B	3612 square metres
C	2461 square metres
D	2612 square metres
Q.15	Which of the following town is located in easternmost part of Bihar
A	Bhagalpur
B	Patna
C	Katihar
D	Purnia
Q.16	Which of the following lakes is situated in Bihar
A	Anupam Lake
B	Sambar Lake
C	Sukhna Lake
D	Kama Lake
Q.17	For many days the chhath festival is celebrated
A	2 days
B	3 days
C	4 days
D	5 days
Q.18	The chhath festival is celebrated on the month of
A	Chaitra
B	Bhaadra
C	Pausha
D	Kartika
Q.19	Who was the leader of revolutionaries in Bihar during the Revolt of 1857
A	Namdar Khan
B	Babu Kunwar Singh
C	Birsa Munda
D	Shankar Shah
Q.20	Total number of highways within Bihar is
A	22
B	29
C	32
D	34
Q.21	Which of the following is a silk textile producing center in Bihar
A	Hajipur
B	Bajari
C	Bhagalpur
D	Bodh Gaya
Q.22	Who was the first Muslim conqueror of Bihar
A	Malik Ibrahim
B	Iltumish
C	Bakhtiyar Khalji
D	Ali Mardan Khalji
Q.23	Which day is celebrated as the Bihar Diwas
A	3rd February
B	22nd March
C	16th June
D	23rd September
Q.24	In which year, Bihar was carved out from the state of Bengal Presidency
A	1912
B	1921
C	1935
D	1948
Q.25	How many republics are included under Mahajanapadas
A	8
B	10
C	12
D	16
Q.26	King Ajatashatru belongs to which dynasty
A	Shishunaga dynasty
B	Nanda dynasty
C	Maurya dynasty
D	Haryanka dynast
Q.27	Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism was born in
A	Nalanda
B	Vaishali
C	Lumbini
D	Pataliputra
Q.28	Total number of districts in Bihar
A	32
B	48
C	40
D	38
Q.29	Who is the first Chief Minister of Bihar
A	Krishna Singh
B	Deep Narayan Singh
C	K. B. Sahay
D	Mahamaya Prasad Sinha
Q.30	Which one is recognized as the Bihar State flower
A	Rose
B	Jasmine
C	Marigold
D	Tulip
Q.31	Total number of Parliamentary constituency in Bihar
A	28
B	31
C	37
D	40
Q.32	In which year, the Nalanda University was re-established
A	2003
B	2007
C	2012
D	2014
Q.33	Which one is the largest district in Bihar by area wise
A	West Champaran
B	Rohtas
C	Aurangabad
D	Samastipur
Q.34	Besides Hindi and Urdu, which one is the other official language of Bihar
A	Bhojpuri
B	Maithili
C	Magadhi
D	Sanskrit
Q.35	The Barabar Caves are located in which district
A	Jehanabad Districts
B	Buxar Districts
C	Aurangabad Districts
D	Gaya Districts
Q.36	The city Vaishali was the capital of
A	Koliyas
B	Shakya
C	Licchhavis
D	Kuru
Q.37	When the Patna University was established
A	1908
B	1917
C	1925
D	1935
Q.38	In which year, Jayaprakash Narayan has been awarded with the Bharat Ratna award
A	1988
B	1991
C	1995
D	1999
Q.39	The Chatth Puja is celebrated in the month of
A	March and November
B	January and October
C	January and August
D	November and July
Q.40	n which year, farmers in Champaran had revolted against the British for the conditions of indigo cultivation
A	1914
B	1923
C	1935
D	1947
Q.41	Which one is recognised as state animal of Bihar
A	Cow
B	Tiger
C	Lion
D	Ox
Q.42	The Mahabodhi Temple is located in
A	Patna
B	Bodh Gaya
C	Muzaffarpur
D	Bhagalpur
Q.43	Which one was the first Hindi newspaper published from Bihar
A	Magadhi
B	Aryavarta
C	Biharbandhu
D	Prabhat Khabar
Q.44	Which king is known as the founder of the Patna (Pataliputra) city
A	Dhana Nanda
B	Chandragupta Maurya
C	Ashoka
D	Ajatasatru
Q.45	The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year
A	1764
B	1772
C	1780
D	1785
Q.46	In which year Bihar is separated from Bengal Province
A	1903
B	1912
C	1915
D	1935
Q.47	Which one is the first Thermal power plants in Bihar
A	Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station
B	Kanti Thermal Power Station
C	Barauni Thermal Power Station
D	Barh Super Thermal Power Station
Q.48	Dalmianagar of Bihar is famous for
A	Silk
B	Cement
C	Leather
D	Jute
Q.49	Who formed All India Kisan Sabha in 1936
A	Mahatma Gandhi
B	Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C	Anugrah Narayan Sinha
D	Sahajanand Saraswati
Q.50	Kunwar Singh died in the year
A	1855
B	1857
C	1858
D	1862
Q.51	Which city is also known as the Medical City of Bihar
A	Gaya
B	Patna
C	Bhagalpur
D	Darbhanga
Q.52	What is the total length of National Highways in Bihar
A	3712 kms
B	4216 kms
C	4595 kms
D	4755 kms
Q.53	The Mahatma Gandhi Setu was inaugurated in
A	1982
B	1985
C	1986
D	1988
Q.54	The Mahatma Gandhi Setu connects the Patna city with which city
A	Hajipur
B	Digha
C	Dinapore
D	Sonpur
Q.55	Who was the first Governor of Bihar after indepandance
A	Jairamdas Daulatram
B	R. R. Diwakar
C	Zakir Hussain
D	Madhav Shrihari Aney
Q.56	Who was the first vice chancellor of Patna University
A	S. Sultan Ahmad
B	V. H. Jackson
C	J. G. Jennings
D	Stewart Macpherson
Q.57	Who is also known as the Bihar Vibhuti
A	Rajendra Prasad
B	Krishna Singh
C	Anugrah Narayan Sinha
D	Vidyapati
Q.58	Who is also known as the Bihar Kesari
A	Rajendra Prasad
B	Krishna Singh
C	Binodanand Jha
D	Vidyapati
Q.59	Where is the High Court of Bihar?
A	Patna
B	Saran
C	Koshi
D	Magadha
Q.60	What is the official language of Bihar?
A	Hindi and Urdu
B	Sanskrit and Urdu
C	Hindi and Sanskrit
D	none of these
Q.61	Which is the state tree of Bihar?
A	Bell
B	Peepal
C	Mango
D	Neem
Q.62	Which is the state bird of Bihar?
A	Swan
B	hen
C	Cuckoo
D	Sparrow
Q.63	What is the division of Bihar?
A	7
B	8
C	9
D	11
Q.64	Which is the least populated district in Bihar?
A	Munger
B	Sheikhpura
C	Sitamarhi
D	Khagaria
Q.65	Which is the district with the lowest sex ratio in Bihar?
A	Munger
B	Saharsa
C	Aurangabad
D	Madhepura
Q.66	Which is the district with the highest sex ratio in Bihar?
A	Samastipur
B	Sheohar
C	Gopalganj
D	Patna
Q.67	Which is the most literate district in Bihar?
A	Rohtas
B	Nawada
C	Patna
D	Darbhanga
Q.68	Which is the lowest literacy district in Bihar?
A	Gaya
B	Purnia
C	Samastipur
D	Khagaria
Q.69	Which is the district with the maximum rainfall in Bihar?
A	Kishanganj
B	Muzaffarpur
C	Saharsa
D	Madhubani
Q.70	The least rainfall district in Bihar is?
A	Araria
B	Aurangabad
C	Bhojpur
D	Buxar
Q.71	Which is the coldest district in Bihar?
A	Kishanganj
B	Kaimur
C	Gaya
D	Muzaffarpur
Q.72	Which is the largest city in Bihar?
A	Bhagalpur
B	Darbhanga
C	Madhubani
D	Patna
Q.73	Basically the word Bihar means?
A	Buddhist monastery
B	Land of Angels
C	Region of greenery
D	Arya Pradesh
Q.74	Salt Satyagraha started in Bihar?
A	6 February 1921
B	6 February 1929
C	15 April 1930
D	7 April 1934
Q.75	When was the demand for the formation of Bihar as a separate province was presented?
A	1896 AD
B	1906 AD
C	1911 AD
D	1936 AD
Q.76	Bihar was formed as a province of the Mughal Empire?
A	1504 AD
B	1540 AD
C	1580 AD
D	1600 AD
Q.77	How many members are there in the Bihar Legislative Assembly at present?
A	240
B	243
C	245
D	246
Q.78	How many seats are there in Rajya Sabha in Bihar?
A	12
B	14
C	15
D	16
Q.79	Which river is considered the lifeline of Bihar?
A	Yamuna
B	Ganges
C	Brahmaputra
D	Narmada
Q.80	What is the famous folk dance of Bihar, known for its energetic masked performances?
A	Bhangra
B	Kathakali
C	Chhau
D	Odissi
Q.81	Which historical site in Bihar is associated with the Buddha attaining enlightenment?
A	Sarnath
B	Bodh Gaya
C	Kushinagar
D	Rajgir
Q.82	What is the largest freshwater lake in Bihar?
A	Chilka Lake
B	Kolleru Lake
C	Point Calimere
D	Kanwar Lake
Q.83	Which mountain range forms the northern border of Bihar?
A	Aravalli Range
B	Eastern Ghats
C	Himalayas
D	Vindhya Range
Q.84	The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to
A	The Legislative Assembly
B	The Chief Minister
C	The Governor
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above.

Q.85	At what level does a Panchayat Samiti operate a Panchayati Raj Structure?
A	Block Level Body
B	District Level
C	Gram Panchayat Level
D	More than one or above.
E	None of the above.

Q.86	The maximum number of Tax industries is in which district?
A	Kishanganj
B	Darbhanga
C	Purnia
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above

Q.87	Which committee suggested the enactment of the Competition Act, 2022?
A	Vijay Kelkar Committee
B	Rangarajan Committee
C	S.V.S Raghavan Committee
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above

Q.88	Which organization carries out the survey to determine the poverty line?
A	RBI
B	NSSO
C	Niti Ayog
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above.

Q.89	Who was the founder of All India Harijan Sangh in 1932?
A	Dr B.R Ambedkar
B	Jagivan Ram
C	Mahatma Gandhi
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above

Q.90	Who established Swaraj Dal in Bihar?
A	Bankim Chandra Mitra
B	Shri Krishna Singh
C	Ramlal Shah
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above

Q.91	Who is the oldest church in Bihar?
A	Padri Ki Haveli
B	Lukes Church
C	Stephens Church
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above

Q.92	What type of banks is proposed to be established for agriculture and rural development in Bihar?
A	Krishi Vigyan Banks
B	Krishi Yantra Banks
C	Krishi Vikas Banks
D	Krishi Utthaan Banks
E	None of the above/More than one of the above

Q.93	The “split system” in the Indian administration related to:
A	Audit/Accounts
B	Union/States
C	Policy/Implementation
D	All India Services/Central Services
E	None of the above/More than one of the above

Q.94	Which of the following is concerned with the Supreme Court of India?
A	Collegium System
B	Appellate Jurisdiction
C	Original Jurisdiction
D	More than one or above
E	None of the above

Q.95	The Vikramshila University was established by?
A	Gopala
B	Dharmpala
C	Devapala
D	More than one or above.
E	None of the above.

Q.96	Who was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar?
A	Ibn Bhaktiyar Khilji
B	Ibrahim
C	Dariyan Khan Noohani
D	Malik Husamuddin
E	None of the above/More than one of the above

Q.97	Where was the first Buddhist Council convened?
A	Rajagriha
B	Amaravati
C	Kanaganhalli
D	Pataliputra
E	None of the above/More than one of the above

Q.98	In which year did the Chauri Revolt of Bihar take place?
A	1842
B	1798
C	1784
D	1832
E	None of the above/More than one of the above

Q.99	The tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was born in Patna in the year ______
A	1666
B	1667
C	1668
D	1669
Q.100	The Patna Museum was inaugrated in the year
A	1912
B	1917
C	1925
D	1928
Q.101	Bihar’s only National Park, “Valmiki National Park” is located in which district
A	Katihar
B	Begusarai
C	Bhagalpur
D	West Champaran
Q.102	Which company established its factory in 1632 at Patna, Bihar
A	British East Indian Company
B	Dutch East Indian Company
C	French East Indian Company
D	Portuguese East Indian Company
Q.103	Who drew Gandhiji’s attention to the plight of indigo peasants in Champaran
A	Rajendra Prasad
B	Anugrah Narayan Sinha
C	Acharya Kripalani
D	Raj Kumar Shukla
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