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Q-Total geographical area of Bihar state is? 94163 sq. km.

Q-Which districts of Bihar has least administrative influence? Bhagalpur- Bhagalpur, Banka.
Q-Who was awarded Bihar Ratna Award in June 2023? Soni Chaudhary.
Q-Which award was Subhadra Devi selected for, in recognition of her distinguished service in the field of
art? Padma Shri

o Subhadra Devi has been selected for Padma Shri award for distinguished service in the field of art.
o Subhadra Devi of Madhubani is a Paper Massy artist.

Q-Subhadra Devi, who has been awarded Padma Shri in 2023, is a know? Papier-mache massy artist.

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year.

1- Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous) (former Bihar CM).
2- Lal Krishna Advani (former deputy PM).
3- Narasimha Rao (Posthumous) (former PM).
4- Chaudhary Charan Singh- 23 December 1902 – 29 May 1987.
5- MS Swaminathan (Posthumous) (agriculture scientist)- ‘Father of Green Revolution’
23 December, National Farmer's Day or Kisan Diwas.Day commemorates birth anniversary of India's
former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Q-Which of these persons from Bihar has been awarded Bharat Ratna?
a. Dr. Rajindra Prasad
b. Jan Nayak - Karpoori Thakur
c. More than one of the above
Bihar
Formation 22 March, 1912
Capital Patna
Population 10,40,99,452-> Ten crore forty lakh ninety-nine thousand.
Area 94,163 sq. km. (13th largest state in the country)
Total Districts 38
 High Court Patna
State Animal Bull ‫بيل‬
State Bird Sparrow
State Tree Peepal
State Flower Marigold

 Largest district in terms of area – West Champaran.

 Smallest district in terms of area – Sheohar.
 Northernmost District – West Champaran.
 Southernmost district – Gaya.
 Western most district – Kaimur.
 Easternmost District – Kishanganj.
 Most Populated District – Patna (58,38,465)
 District with minimum population, Least populous district – Sheikhpura (6,36,342)
 District with highest population density – Sheohar (1880 persons/sq.km.)
 District with minimum population density – Kaimur (Bhabua) (488 persons/sq.km.)
Q-On which date Bihar & Orissa were separated from Bengal? 22 March 1912.
Q-On which date did Orissa separated from Bihar?1st April, 1936
Bihar is divided into -9 divisions & 38 districts (mandals).
Administrative Division Headquarters Districts
1-Patna Patna Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur.
2-Tirhut Muzaffarpur Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, East Champaran, West Champaran.
3-Saran Chapra Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj.
4-Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur
5-Kosi Saharsa Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura.
6- Purnia Purnia Purnia, Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj.
7- Magadh Gaya Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad, Jehanabad Arwal.
8- Bhagalpur Bhagalpur Bhagalpur, Banka
9- Munger Munger Munger, Jamui, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Khagaria, Begusarai.
Theme of Bihar Day 2023 is "Yuva Shakti Bihar Ki Pragati"
 Q-Bihar Diwas was 1st celebrated on a large scale in? 22nd March, 2010.
Q-Which one is westernmost district of Bihar? Kaimur.
o Kaimur is westernmost district of Bihar.
o Kaimur district is located in southwestern part of Bihar, bordering UP. It is surrounded by districts of
Rohtas to east, Aurangabad & Arwal to north, Buxar to west & Chandauli district of UP to south.
Kaimur Range, a portion of Vindhya Range, runs through district.
Q-Which of districts of Bihar is smallest in terms of geographical area? Sheohar.
Q-Which district is biggest in terms of Wildlife area of Bihar? Kaimur.
Q-Which district is least populated? Sheikhpura.
Q-Which cities of Bihar does not share border with Nepal? Purnia.
 Purnia does not share its border with Nepal.
 Bihar shares its borders with West Bengal, UP, Jharkhand.
 On 15 November 2000, Jharkhand created from Bihar.
7 districts share boundary with Nepal.
1.West Champaran 2.East Champaran 3.Sithamarhi 4.Madhubani 5.Supaul 6.Araria 7.Kishanganj

Q-Which group of rivers forms boundary between Bihar & UP? Karmanasa, Ghaghra, Gandak.
o Karmanasa, Ghaghra, Gandak, are rivers that form boundary line between UP & Bihar.
1. Karmanasa flows through Sonbhadra district in UP & then enters Bihar where it merges into Ganges.
2. Ghaghra originates in Himalayas & then flows through UP, Bihar before merging into Ganges.
3. Gandak flows through both Nepal & India & then merges into Ganges in Bihar.

Q-Which of the following rivers does not flow through Bihar? Tapi.
Q-Number of rivers in Bihar from East to West is? Kosi, Kamla, Bagmati, Budhi Gandak, Gandak.
Q-Number of rivers in Bihar from West to East is?
Ganga flowing from East to West in Bihar main drainage channel with 7 major rivers on North
1, Ghaghra 2, Gandak 3, Burdhi-Gandak 4, Bagmati 5, Kamla 6, Kosi 7, Mahananda
In South 6
1, Karmnasa 2, Sone 3, Punpun 5, Phalgu 5, Kiul-Harohar 6, Ajay

Q-Which River is called sorrow of Bihar? Kosi

Q-Triveni canal-1979- ‫ تریوينی نہر‬has been constructed on which of the following river? Gandak River
 Triveni canal- ‫ تریوينی نہر‬constructed for irrigation in Champaran district. Gandak river is also called
'Narayani' river.

Q-Kakolat Watefalls-Nawada 160 feet (47.7 m)- ‫نوادہ‬-‫ کاکوالت آبشار‬is located in which district? Nawada.
o Kakolat Falls-Nawada district of Bihar. Kakolat waterfalls fall from a height of 160 feet.
o Kakolat waterfalls is situated on Kakolat hill, located on border of Bihar & Jharkhand.
o Kakolat waterfall is a 160 feet high waterfall that is formed by Kakolat river, which is a tributary of
Sakri river.
o Waterfall is surrounded by dense forests and hills & is a popular tourist destination in Bihar.
Q-How many meters is the height of Kakolat Waterfalls? 47 (47.7 m)

Q-Phalgu river is formed by confluence of which rivers? Mohana & Lilajan rivers.
‫پھلگو ندی کن ندیوں کے سنگم سے بنتی ہے؟ موہنا اور لیالجن ندیاں۔‬
Phalgu, a sacred river (Palghu has 3 manes like, Lilajan, Niranjan, Nilanjan)
 Three kilometers below Bodh Gaya, Lilajan (also known as Niranjan or Nilanjan) & Mohana, two
sizable highland streams with a combined width of more than 270 meters, come together to form
Phalgu.
 Phalgu is also called Niranjan.
 After passing through town of Gaya, unified stream continues to flow north, expanding to a width of
more than 820 meters. Phalgu River in Bihar spans over 135 km. For Buddhists & Hindus, river is
sacred. On banks of Phalgu river is a very well-known temple named Vishnupad Mandir.
 Mouth of Phalgu River is Punpun river.
 Hindu epic known as Ramayana makes mention of city of Gaya & Phalgu River.
 Based on an occurrence, it has been claimed that Sita (Lord Rama's wife) once cursed Phalgu River.
Phalgu is thought to have changed into a long stretch of sand dunes as a result of this curse.

Q-Bhagalpur region is famous for? Cotton & silk industries.

Q-In which district of Bihar silk textile production is maximum? Bhagalpur.
Q-Which district of Bihar is known as Silk City? Bhagalpur.
Q-Which of the following is center of textile industry of Bihar? Bhagalpur.
Q-Which district of Bihar has largest gold reserve? Jamui.

Table of Gold Ore Reserve distribution in India:

States % of gold ore Reserve.
 Bihar 44%
Rajasthan 25%
Karnataka 21%
West Bengal 3%
Andhra Pradesh 3%
Jharkhand 2%

Q-Which city is called Gate to Mecca-‫ ?باب المكه‬Surat.

Q-Famous Cattle-Fair of Bihar is organized on Kartik Purnima? Sonepur-Mela – (Harihar kshetra Mela)
on Gandak river. It is one of Asia's largest cattle fairs.
Q-Which of the following places is famous for Harihar Kshetra Mela? Sonepur
Q-Which of the following pairs of park and district is not correct?
a. BhimBandh- Munger
b. Nagi Nakti Dam-Jamui
c. Rajgir-Nalanda
d. Kaimur – Buxar
e. None of the above / one of the above
Q-Who started Persian festival ‘Nauroj-‫ ’نورروز‬in India? Ghiyasuddin Balban- ‫غیاث الدین بلبن‬
Ghiyasuddin Balban- ‫ غیاث الدین بلبن‬was first ruler who introduced famous Persian festival Nauroj in
India. He started Persian customs Sajda & Paibos.

Q-Which one district is having only National Park of Bihar? West Champaran.

 There are only 1 National Park & 12 wildlife sanctuaries in Bihar.

 Valmiki National Park- West Champaran. Valmiki Tiger Reserve-VTR Forest area covers 899.38
square kilometres (347.25 sq mi), which is 17.4% of total geographical area of West Champaran.
 Valmiki Vanya Prani Sanctuary & Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary are also in West Champaran.
 Rajgir / Pant Vanya Prani Sanctuary is in Nalanda district.
 Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary- Bhagalpur.
Other Wildlife Sanctuaries in Bihar-
1- Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary- Jamui
2- Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary- Jamui
3- Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Wildlife Sanctuary- Darbhanga
4- Baraila Lake Salim Ali Bird Wildlife Sanctuary- Vaishali
5- Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary-Munger
6- Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary -Gaya
7- Kanwar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary- Begusarai
8- Rajgir / Pant Wildlife Sanctuary -Nalanda
9- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary – Bhagalpur
Q-How many tigers were there in VTR in 2010 & how much has this number increased in 2023?
A) 2010 में10, 2023 में62
B) 2010 में5, 2023 में57
C) 2010 में8, 2023 में52 सेअधधक
D) उपरोलत मेंसेएक सेअधधक
E) उपरोलत में से कोई नही
Q-Largest wildlife sanctuary in Bihar in terms of area is? Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bhimbandh-Munger is oldest wildlife sanctuary in Bihar.
Q-Which National Park in Nepal is a continuation of India's Valmiki National Park? Chitwan National Park
‫ نیپال‬،‫نیپال کا کون سا نیشنل پارک ہندوستان کے والمیکی نیشنل پارک کا تسلسل ہے؟ ِچتون نیشنل پارک‬

Q-Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park-Patna is celebrating its 50th yrs. of establishment, is located in? Patna.
Q-In which district Bihar to establish 2nd Tiger Reserve? Kaimur.
As per recent report Bihar has 54 tigers.
Bihar needs for a 2nd reserve arose as Valmiki Tiger Reserve reached its saturation point.
After Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR)- West Champaran, Bihar is set to get a second tiger reserve
in Kaimur district (Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary) by the end of year or early 2024. Total tiger count is 54.
Q-Nagi Band Bird Sanctuary is situated in which district? Jamui.
Q-Nakti Band Bird Sanctuary is situated in which district? Jamui.
Q-Which Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Munger district of Bihar?
 a. Bhimbandh-Munger.
b. Valmiki National Park -West Champaran
c. Rajgir / Pant Wildlife Sanctuary -Nalanda

Q-Which of the following pairs of wildlife sanctuaries & districts in Bihar is correct?
a. Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary – Bhagalpur.

Correct pairs of wildlife sanctuaries & districts in Bihar are as follows:

1- Rajgir / Pant Wildlife Sanctuary – Rajgir
2- Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary – Gaya
3- Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary – Munger
4- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary – Bhagalpur
 It is one of protected areas for endangered Gangetic dolphins in Asia.
 Sanctuary is 60 km stretch of Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district.
 It was notified as Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in 1991.

Q-With reference to Gangetic dolphins, consider the following statements.

1- It is popularly known as ‘Susu’.
2- It is classified under Schedule 1, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s only
sanctuary for Gangetic Dolphins. Ans: 1, 2 and 3.

 Wildlife protection act-1972.

Some important wildlife sanctuaries are:

1- Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
2- Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan.
3- Gir National Park, Gujarat.
4- Kaziranga National Park, Assam.
 5- Kanha National Reserve, MP.
6- Periyar National Park, Kerala.
7- Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal.
8- Bandhavgarh National Park, MP.
9- Dudhwa National Park-UP
10- Bandipur National Park-Karnataka

Q- Which is 1st Ramsar site of Bihar? Kanwar lake-Begusarai, on Budhi-Gandak

Kanwar Lake
 In November 2020, Kanwar lake Bird Sanctuary declared as 1st Ramsar site in Bihar.
 Kanwar Taal Lake is located in Begusarai, it is on Budhi-Gandak.
 It is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake.
 It is approximately six times size of Bharatpur Sanctuary-Rajasthan.

Ramsar Wetland Sites convention was held on 2nd February, 1972 in Ramsar, Iran‫ ايران‬،‫مدينة رامسر‬
o 2nd February, World Wetland Day.
o 1ST Ramsar site is Chilika lake – Odisha, largest lake of India, Saline water lake
o Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary [National Park]– Rajasthan
o Loktak Lake – Manipur famous for phumids. World’s only floating national park. Keibul Lamjao
National Park, Manipur
o Largest Ramsar site is Runn of Kutch, Present time in India total-75.
o Bhojtal [Upper Lake] – Bhopal, MP,
o Kanwar lake Bird Sanctuary – Bihar

Q- In which district of Bihar maximum average annual rainfall occurs? Kishanganj.

Q-Most of the area in Bihar is covered by? Alluvial soil.
Alluvial
Old New
Bangar Khadar
o On the basis of age, Alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial or Bangar & new alluvial or Khadar.
In terms of fertility, Khadar is more fertile as compared to Bangar.
Q-Alluvial soils is classified on the basis of its age. What is name given for new alluvial soil? Khadar.
Q-Which type of soil has higher concentration of Kanker nodules? Bangar.
Q-By which of the following landforms has North-Western part of Bihar fallen? Someshwar Hilly Range.
‫بہارکا شمال مغربی حصہ مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کس زمینی شکل سے گرا ہے؟ سومیشور پہاڑی سلسلہ۔‬
Q-In which district of Bihar is Someshwar hills- ‫ سومیشورکی پہاڑیاں‬located? West Champaran.
Q-Kaimur Plateau is famous for? Limestone- ‫چونا پتھر‬

Q-Which district of Bihar is known as ‘rice bowl of Bihar'? Darbhanga- Andhra Pradesh-Delta for India
Q-What is strength of Bihar Legislative Council? 75
 Number of Lok Sabha Members – 40
 No. of Rajya Sabha members – 16
 Number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in Lok Sabha – 6
 Legislature – Bicameral (Upper House – Legislative council, Lower House – Assembly)
 Number of Assembly-Vidhan Sabha Members – 243
 Number of Legislative Council Members – 75
o With creation of Jharkhand on 15th November, 2000, as a result of Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000
passed by Parliament, strength of Bihar Legislative Council reduced from 96 to 75 members.
Legislative Assembly of Bihar
 Total seats SC ST
243 38 2

Q-How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates in Bihar Assembly? SC-38

Q-How many Rajya Sabha seats are in Bihar? 16

 Rajya Sabha is known as Upper House of Parliament of India or “Council of States".
 Bihar has 16 members in Rajya Sabha & they are indirectly elected by state legislatures of Bihar. i.e.
Bihar MLAs elect Rajya Sabha members who are nominated by their political party.
 No any seat is reserved for Rajya Sabha.

Q-How many seats are allocated to Bihar in Lok Sabha as per state wise list of 17th Lok Sabha? 40
Q-In Bihar Panchayat bodies which year 50% reservation for women was provided? 2006
Q-In which year Patna Municipal Corporation was established? 15th August,1952

Q-How many times President’s Rule been imposed on Bihar? 8 – 1st time-1968, last 2005- article- 356.

Q-Who was Author of ‘Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences’ in 1949? Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Literary work of Rajendra Prasad- (3 December 1884- 28 February 1963- age 78)
1- Book- “Satyagraha at Champaran” (1922)
2- Book- “India Divided” (1946)
3- Book- autobiography “Atmakatha” (1946)
4- Book- “Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar some Reminiscences” (1949)
 5- Book- “Bapu ke Kadmon Mein” (1954)
o Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case -1908, on 30 April 1908, Khudiram Bose & Prafulla Chaki threw a
bomb on carriage of Chief Presidency Magistrate Douglas Kingsford of Calcutta in Muzaffarpur.
Q-Book ‘The Life Divine’ was written by? Aurobindo Ghose- (1872-1950)
Q-Book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ written by? Dadabhai Naroji

Dadabhai Naroji
o Dadabhai Naoroji was also known as "Grand Old Man of India" & ‘Father of Indian Nationalism’.
o He was 1st Indian to be elected as a member of British Parliament.
o Book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' written by him.
o Rast Goftar- ‫ راست گفتار‬newspaper was edited by Dadabhai Naoroji.
o ‘Drain of Wealth’ theory was propounded by him.

Q-Which one of the following statements is correct?

a. ‘A bunch of old Letters’ - Jawaharlal Nehru.
b. Brham Dutt was third Satyagrahi in Individual Satyagraha.
c. ‘The Indian Struggle’ by Subhash Chandra Bose.
d. More than one of the above.

Individual satyagraha (17th October, 1940-41):

Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Individual Satyagraha to affirm the right to free speech.
1. Vinoba Bhave was first Individual Satyagrahi. He also started Bhoodan Movement 1951 at
Pochampally village (Telangana), India.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru was Second Individual Satyagrahi.
3. Brahm Datt was Third Individual Satyagrahi. He was one of inmates of Gandhi's Ashram.
Q-Newspaper "The Motherland" was started by? Maulana Mazhar-Ul-Haq
 Mazhar-ul-Haq started newspaper i.e. Motherland in September 1921 to disseminate Hindu-Muslim
Unity & Gandhian Ideology.
 "The Bihar Times" was published by Mohammad Yunus.
 Maharaja Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga founded "The Indian Nation".

Q-Who among is author of book ‘The Problems of Far East’ Curzon

Q-1st Hindi daily newspaper to be published from Bihar is? Bihar Bandhu

o 1st Hindi newspaper Bihar Bandhu of Bihar started in 1872 by Keshav Ram Bhatta.
o 1st English newspaper The Bihar Herald of Bihar started in year 1875 by Guru Prasad Sen.
Q-Who was Editor of Searchlight newspaper in Bihar? Murli Mohan Prasad

Q-Who said “INC is a begging institute”? Aurobindo Ghosh

Famous people Their opinions on INC

Lord Dufferin (1884-88) INC represents only a microscopic minority
Lord Dufferin Ridiculed Congress as representing only shortsighted minority of people.
Lord Curzon “Congress is tottering to its fall (‫ & )کانگریس اپنےزوال کی طرف جا رہی ہے۔‬one of
my great ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise”.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak Accused Congress for practicing politics of prayer, petition and protest.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak INC should be distinguished between begging & claiming rights
Aurobindo Ghosh INC is a begging institute
Aurobindo Ghosh Called INC a 'begging institute’. He propounded theory of passive resistance.
Vipin Chandra Pal Termed policies of Moderates as ‘Political begging.
Ashwini Kumar Dutta Called early sessions of Congress as a 'three-day spectacle’. '‫'تین دن کا تماشا‬

Q-Ancient site of Chirand on bank Ganga in Saran, Bihar is? Neolithic culture

Ancient history
1- Paleolithic Period (Old Stone Age): 500,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE.
2- Mesolithic Period (Late Stone Age): 10,000 BCE – 6000 BCE.
3-Neolithic Period (New Stone Age): 6000 BCE – 1000 BCE.

Q-Which of the following is/are UNESCO World Heritage Site present in Bihar?
a. Mahabodhi Vihara
b. Buddhist monastery at Nalanda
c. Ancient site of Vikramshila Monastery
d. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
 e. None of the above None of the above / More than one of the above. Answer: E
o Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya & Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda are both UNESCO
World Heritage Sites located in Bihar.
o Mahabodhi Temple Complex was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2002 for its cultural
significance as place where Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment.
o Nalanda Mahavihara, which was a renowned center of learning for Buddhist studies in ancient India,
was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2016 for its archaeological & historical importance.

Q-Which Buddhist site is situated on the bank of River Niranjana (Phalgu)? Bodh Gaya

 Famous Buddhist site located in Bihar; Bodh Gaya is situated on the banks of Niranjana River.
 It is also called Falgu River.
 According to Buddhist beliefs, Mahatma Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment in village-Uruvela
on banks of Niranjana River & was called Tathagata.
Q-What knowledge was attained in Bodh Gaya? Mahatma Gautam Buddha

Q-Who was President of 1st Jain Council held in Pataliputra? Sthulabhadra- ‫ستولبھدرا‬
1st Jain Council presided by Sthulabhadra, Pataliputra, 300 BC. In this council, Jainism was divided into
two sects, Svetambara, Digambara.
2nd Jain Council presided by Devaradhi, Vallabhi-Gujarat, 512 CE. Jain Granth was finally written here.

List of Buddhist Councils

Council Place Patronage Presided by‫صدارت‬
1st Buddhist Council-486 BC Rajgriha in Magadha (Rajgir) King Ajatshatru Mahakashyapa -‫مہا کیشپ‬
2nd Buddhist Council-383 BC Vaishali King Kalasoka Sabakami
3rd Buddhist Council-250 BC Pataliputra- Patna King Asoka Moggaliputtatissa
4th Buddhist Council-250 BC Kundalvana (Kashmir) Kanishka Vasumitra

Match the names of four buddhist Councils given in Column 1 with the places they were held as given
in Column 2 and provide the correct answer from the options given below:
1. First Council a. Rajgir
2. Second Council b. Vaishali

Q-3rd Buddhist Council was held at which place? Pataliputra

Q- Which of the following Buddhist Council that was not organized in Bihar?
a. First- Rajgir
b. Second – Vaishali
c. Third – Pataliputra
d. Fouth - Kashmir
Q-Mahabodhi Temple is built in Gaya where? Gautam Buddha received enlightenment
Q-Who among the following built 1st Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya? Ashoka
 Mahabodhi Temple was built by Emperor Ashoka in around 260 BCE. It is a Buddhist temple in Bodh
Gaya, & a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of four holy sites related to life of Lord Buddha & particularly to
attainment of Enlightenment.
Q-Where was Mahaveer Swami born? Vaishali

o Mahaveer Swami, also known as Lord Mahavir, was born in Kundalagrama- ‫ کنڈل گرام‬Vaishali.
o He was 24th & last Tirthankara of Jainism
Q-Where was 1st conference of Jainism organized? Patliputra

Q-Salvation place of Mahavirji, originator of Jain religion, is located at? Pavapuri

 Pavapiri is located in Nalanda, Bihar.
Q-In ancient time, area to south of Ganga was known as? Magadha

Q-What was 1st capital of Magadha? Girivraja (Rajgriha)

o 2nd Capital of Magadha- Patliputra
o Champa- Capital of Anga- Mahajanpad
o Vaishali- capital of Vajji
Q-Which was 1st capital of ancient Mahajanpad Magadh? Girivraja (Rajgriha)
a. Patliputra
b. Vaishali
c. Champa
d. Anga
e. None of the above / More than one of the above

Q-Who was founder of Nalanda university? Kumargupta I

Ancient 3 universities of Bihar
1- Nalanda University ‫ نالندہ یونیورسٹی‬by Kumargupta I
2- Odantpuri University ‫( اودانتاپوری یونیورسٹی‬Bihar Sharif) by Gopala in 8th century Pala Emperor.
3- Vikramshila University by Dharmapala, 2nd ruler of Pala Empire

Q-Who was ruler of India when English East India Company-31 December, 1600 was formed in London?
Akbar 1556-1605)
o Esat India Company’s ships 1st arrived in India, at the port of Surat, in 1608 Thomas Roe reached the
court of Mughal Emperor, Jahangir as emissary- ‫ سفیر‬of King James I.
o In 1615, Britisher gained right to establish a factory at Surat.
Q-Which company established its factory in 1632at Patna, Bihar? Dutch East India Company
Q-In which year Dutch East India Company established its factory at Patna? 1632
Dutch East India Company established its factory in Patna in 1632.
Previously was called Holland, now known as Netherlands. Dutch is used as adjective for
Netherlands.
Q-Patliputra city was established by whom? Ajatashatru
Q-Patliputra city was established by whom? Sher shah Suri
Q-Sher shah- ‫ کا اصل نام فرید خان‬،‫ شیرشاہ سوری‬was cremated in? Sasaram
‫ سسرام‬،‫ بندیل کھنڈ مدفن شیرشاہ سوری کا مقبرہ‬،‫وفات کلنجر‬
Q-Tom of Sher Shah Suri is situated? Sasaram- Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is octagonal.

Q-Who led Revolt of 1857 in Bihar? Kunwar Singh

Q-Who was leader of Revolt of 1857 from Bihar?

a. Maulvi Ahmadullah- Faizabad
b. Tantia Tope- Knanpur
c. Nana Sahib – Knapur
d. None of the above

Q-Who led Revolt of 1857 at Faizabad (Ayodhya) Maulvi Ahmadullah

Q-Where was Kunwar Singh, a leader of Revolt of 1857 related to? Jagdishpur (Bhojpur District)

Q-Under which treaty British company got Diwani right of Bengal, Bihar & Orissa from Mughal ruler
Shah Alam II? Treaty of Allahabad

Treaty of Allahabad was signed between Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II -EIC, on 16 August 1765,
after Battle of Buxar, 22 October 1764.
Under this treaty, British got Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar & Odisha.

Q-Who invited Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran in 1917? Raj Kumar Shukla

Q-Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded which leader to come to Bihar & lead their movement?
a. Jawaharlal Nehru
b. J.B. Kirpalani
 c. Rajendra Prasad
d. None of the above

Q-Champaran Satyagraha was related to cultivation of which crop? Indigo

 Tenant farmers of Champaran were forced by British planters to cultivate indigo in 3/20th part of a
bigha of their holding; this was known as 'Teen Kathia' system. It led to convergence of peasant
unrest with Indian National Movement.

Q-Teenkathia system in Champaran meant? Cultivation of Indigo on 3/20 area of land

Q-Who was behind 1st known attempt on Gandhi’s life during Champaran Satyagraha in 1917? Erwin

 Mahatma Gandhi started Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 in Bihar against British against conditions
that they imposed for indigo cultivation. As Champaran Satyagraha started to grow, agitations &
upsurges rattled landlords & British officials alike.
 A British manager of Indigo plantation known as Erwin invited Gandhiji for dinner at his house to
assassinate him.
 British manager forced his cook named Batak Mian to serve Gandhiji a glass of milk poisoned.
 When moment came, poor cook did serve Gandhiji poisoned glass of milk, but while doing so he also
told Gandhiji about poison, exposed conspiracy.

Q-Who saved life of Gandhiji in Bihar during Champaran Saytagraha? Batak Mian

Q-Who was political Guru of Gandhiji? Gopal Krishna Gokhle

Q-Which English General showed tribute to Rani of Jhansi saying that ‘Here lay woman who was only
man among rebels? Hugh Rose

Q-Where was 1st Congress session held in Bihar? Bankipore, Patna

Q-Who presided 1912 session of INC held in Bankipore, Patna? Raghunath Narsingh Mudholkar
Q-At which place in Bihar 1922 session of INC was held? Gaya- C.R. Das
Q-When did Bihar became a separate province in India? 22 March, 1912
Q-By Which Act, Bihar become separate province? The Government of Inda Act of 1935
Q-In which year Bihar & Odisha separated from Bengal presidency as separate province? 22 March, 1912
Q-When was Bihar established? 22 March, 1912
Q-Bihar was carved out as Separate Province during British rule in which year? 1 April, 1936
Q-Who led peasant of Bihar during non-Cooperation Movement? Swami Vidyanand
o Swami Vidyanand was main leader of Darbhanga peasant movement in 1919-20.
o Protested under leadership of Swami Vidyananda developed in context of economic & demographic
pressure.
Q-Who was connected with Bihar Kisan Sabha? Swami Sahajananda
Q-Who laid foundation stone of National College & Bihar Vidyapeeth? Mahatma Gandhiji
Q-In which jail was Dr. Rajendra Prasad Prisoned in movement of 1942? Bankipur Jail
JP Narayan was in Hazaribagh Jail.
o Dr. Rajendra Prasad was imprisoned in Bankipur jail. Bankipur Central Jail was a colonial prison
located in Patna (Bihar).
o Many notable dissidents such as Rajendra Prasad, Mulana Mazharul Haque, J.B. Kriplani, among
others, were imprisoned here during struggle for India's Independence.
o Autobiography of Rajendra Prasad, "Atmakatha" was written during his 3-year prison term in
Bankipur jail.

Q-Who is considered to be creator of Modern Bihar? Sachidananda Sinha

Q-Who among the following was 1st Governor of Bihar during British India? Sir James David Sifton

Q-Who established a branch of Anushilan samiti in Patna in 1913? Sachindra Nath Sanyal
Q-Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Congress was founded in? 1936 AD
Q-Which nationalists gave ‘Safety Valve Theory’? Lala Lajpat Rai
Q-Who rejected ‘Safety Volve Theory’ about foundation of congress calling it myth? Bipin Chandra Pal

Q-Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? List 1 (Personalities) - List 2 (Nicknames)
a. Sir Krishna Singh — Bihar Kesari
b. Anugrah Narayan Sinha — Bihar Vibhuti
c. Jay Prakash Narayan— Loknayak
d. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar- — Rashtrakavi
e. None of the above/more than one of the above

Q-Who is known as Bihar vibhuti? Anugrah Narayan Sinha

Anugrah Narayan Sinha –

1st Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar & also holds Finance Ministry of Bihar.
Yadunandan Sharma
Yadunandan Sharma was Indian peasant leader from Bihar who started a movement for rights of tillers
against zamindars & British known as Reora Satyagraha.
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati Intellectual, prolific writer, social reformer, and revolutionary. He Formed
All India Kisan Sabha & established Ashram at Bihta near Patna.
Q-Who was not member of Constituent Assembly of India from Bihar?
a. Anurag Narayan Sinha
b. Dr. Rajindra Prasad
c. Jagjivan Ram
d. Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra
e. None of the above / more than one of the above
Q-Which portfolio did Dr. Rajendra Prasad hold during interim government of 1946?
a. Food & agriculture
b. Defense- Baldev Singh
c. Home – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q-Who was 1st chief minister of Bihar? Shri Krishna Singh

Q-When was Patna High Court established? 1916

Q-Who was 1st Chief Justice of Patna High Court? Sir Edward Maynard Des Champs Chamier

Patna High Court is High Court of Bihar

o Patna high court was established on 9 February 1916 & later affiliated under Govt of India Act 1915.
o Foundation-stone of High Court Building was laid on, 1 December 1913 by late Viceroy Governor
General of India, Sir Charles Hardinge of Penshurst.
o Sir Justice Edward Maynard Des Champs Chamier was 1st Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
Q-In which district of Bihar, 1st floating solar power plant has been built? Darbhanga

Bihar's 1st floating solar power plant is opened in Darbhanga. It has a 2 MW capacity. Bihar
Renewable Energy Development Agency has overseen its preparation (BREDA).
Q-1st sports university & sports academy of Bihar will be established in which district? Rajgir

Bihar’s 1st sports university & sports academy both are to be established at Rajgir in Nalanda district.
Both institutes will be established in International Cricket Stadium complex being built in Rajgir.

Q-In March 2023, who is appointed as Chief Justice of Patna High Court? Justice K Vinod Chandaran
Q-Who is appointed from Bhojpur as secretary of Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) in June 2023?
a. Ravi Sinha-IPS
Q-According to Bihar government in July, 2023 which district after Jehanabad is going to become 100%
digital transaction district?
a. Arwal
b. Sheikhpura
c. A and B
Q-In which district of Bihar 1st Forest forestry college opened in March 2023? Munger
Q-Sri farming method, which recently uploaded on website of Ministry of Agriculture, is related to which
district? Gaya
o Climate-friendly natural Sri farming method being practiced in Gaya has been loaded on website of
Ministry of Agriculture. System of Root Intensification (SRI) is called SRI farming. In this, due to
growth of roots, more plants emerge & there is more yield. It requires very little water.

Q-Where is Bapu Tower being constructed to preserve all memories of Bapu's visit to Bihar? Patna
o To save all memories of Bapu’s visit to Bihar in one place, Bapu Tower is being constructed in
Gardanibagh of capital. Its rectangular building will be known as Bapu Tower & circular building will
be known as Bapu Museum.

Q-Which is 1st constituent college of Bihar to receive an 'A Plus' grade from NAAC?
a. Anugrah Narayan (AN) College of Patliputra University
Q-In which district of Bihar 1st Forest forestry college opened in March 2023? Munger

Q-Which organization of Bihar won 1st rank in 4th National Water Award in June 2023 for Water
Resources Conservation & Management? NTPC Barauni- Begusarai
Q-Which building of Patna University is proposed to be named after Jayaprakash Narayan (JP)?
a. Wheeler Senate House
Iconic 97-year-old Wheeler Senate House of Patna University will now be known as 'Jayaprakash Narayan
Anushad Bhawan’
Q-Which district of Bihar won 1st prize in April 2023 in the field of Education, in Top Five Districts of
country? Sheikhpura.

Q-Which country will help to developed Patna Metro Rail Project (March 2023)? Japan

Q-In how many districts does Bihar government intend to establish 100 libraries through Jeevika under
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society? 32

Q-Which of the following has got GI Tag in Bihar? Maghai Paan

GI tag for
• Chanderi Sarees – Kerala
• Basmati Rice – Delhi

Q-In July, 2023, the Bihar government has announced Rajbhasha Awards, in which how many litterateurs
were honored with Hindi Seva Samman for 2020-21 & 2021-22? 24
o In July, 2023, Bihar government has announced Rajbhasha Awards, in which 24 litterateurs were
honored with Hindi Seva Samman for 2020-21 & 2021- 22.

Q-Film 'Champaran Mutton' actress Falak Khan Abhinit belongs to which district of Bihar? Muzaffarpur

o Actress of film 'Champaran Mutton' Falak Khan Abhinit belongs to Muzaffarpur district of Bihar.
'Champaran Mutton' is directed by Ranjan Kumar of Film & Television Institute of India, Pune. Half-
an-hour film 'Champaran Mutton' is story of honesty of people of Bihar towards their relationships &
never giving up under any circumstances.

Q-According to 2011 census, state of Bihar ranks at which position in the country according to
population? Third

Q-According to 2011 census, which one of the following is percentage of population of Bihar in total
population of India? 10.409(8.58%)

Q-Which of the following districts of Bihar is most populated district in census 2011?
a. Gaya
b. Bhagalpur
c. Vaishali
d. Siwan

Q-What was the slogan of 15th Indian Census 2011? Our census, Our Future

o 2011 Census (15th Census) of India- Slogan - Our census, Our Future

Q-Growth rate of Bihar in 2021-22 was as per economic? 10.98 percent

Q-Which was last Caste Census whose data is available to public? 1931

Q-How many Indian & Bihar districts were covered in Census 2011?
Q-According to 2011 census, total population in Bihar is approximately? 10 Cr- 100 million

 According to the last census of 2011.

 Total population of Bihar - 10, 40, 99, 452 (about 104 million) = 8.6% [8.58%] of total population of
country.
 Of these, 52.14% are male & 47.86% are female.

Q-In which of the following budget, Railway Budget was merged with Union Budget in India? Budget
2017 – 18
In 1924 both budgets were separated
1. Union Budget 2. Railway Budget
Both budgets merged again in 2017-18
 Govt of India approved merger of Railway Budget with General Budget on September 21, 2016.
 Practice of a separate budget for Railways was started in 1924.
 It was done on recommendations of Acworth Committee.
 On February 1, 2017, 1st combined budget was presented in parliament.

Q-According to census 2011, which is the 3rd most populous state of India? Bihar
Q-As per census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar state in terms of population in the country? III
Population of India
1. UP 1st most populous state.
2. Maharashtra 2nd most populous state.
3. Bihar 3rd most populous state.
4. West Bengal 4th most populous state.
5. MP 5th most populous state.

Q-As per census 2011 percentage of Urban population in India was? 31.16%
Q-As per census 2011 percentage of Rural population in India was? 68.84%
Q-The year --- is called a great Divide in the demographic history of India? 1921
Q-Which year is known as ‘The Year of the Great Divide’ in the demographic history of India? 1921
Q-As a percentage of total land area of India, what is approximate share of Bihar? 2.86%
Q-What is total area of state of Bihar? 94,163 km2

 Total Area of Bihar is 94,163km2.

 Bihar, is 13th largest geographical area.
 Bihar is 3rd Largest state in terms of Population.
 Total area of Bihar is 2.86% of total geographical area of country.
 Forest coverage of Bihar is 7.76%

Q-Total geographical area of Bihar state is? 94163 sq. km.

Q-What is percentage of forest area to total geographical area of Bihar? 7.76%

✓ In 2021, total forest & tree cover in India is 80.9 million hectares, which is 24.62% of geographical area
of India.

Q-According to Census of India 2011, which one of the following percentages of urban population in
India is correct? 31.16%
Q-What is total area of state of Bihar? 94,163 km2

Q-What should be the desired percent of forest area in the total geographical area of the country as
outlined in the National Forest Policy of 1952 in India? 33
Q-What is total literacy rate of Bihar state as per Census 2011? 61.80%
 According to Census of India, 2011 literacy rate in Bihar is 61.80%.
 Male-71.20% & female - 51.50%.

Q-What is sex ratio in Bihar State as per Census of India, 2011? 918
o Percentage share of total population of India – 8.60% In terms of total population, 3rd place in
country.
o Sex Ratio – 918 – 1000
Q-Least populous district of Bihar is? Sheikhpura
Q-According to 2011 population, in which district of Bihar there are more women than men? Gopalganj
Q-As per census 2011, the literacy rate of Bihar is? 61.80%
a. 0.00
b. 0.00
c. 0.00
d. 0.00
e. None of the above
Q-As per Census 2011, Child Sex Ratio in Bihar [0-6 baby girl] is? 935- 1000
Organizers of 2024 Olympics- France have unveiled "Games Wide Open" as the official Olympic slogan,
where are 2024 Olympics being held?
o Next Olympic 2024 will be held in Paris, France.
o Headquarters of International Olympic Committee are located in Lausanne, Switzerland & its
president is Thomas Bach.
CEO of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)-Raghuram Iyer
Q-Which one of the following countries is not a member of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known
as 'Quad’?
a. United States of America.
b. Australia
c. Japan
d. Russia
Q-Who was elected 1st president of all India Kisan Sabha Lucknow in 1936? Swami Sahajanand
o Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was elected 1st President of All India Kisan Sabha at Lucknow in 1936.
Q- ‘National Planning Committee’ was set up by? Subhash Chandra Bose.
 National Planning Committee was set up in 1938.
 Congress president in year 1938 was Subhash Chandra Bose.
 Chairman of National Planning Committee was Jawaharlal Nehru.

Q-Under whose chairmanship was National Planning Committee set up in 1938? Jawaharlal Nehru
✓National Planning Committee was set up in 1938.
✓Congress president in year 1938 was Subhash Chandra Bose.
✓Chairman of the National Planning Committee was Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Q-Who introduced the system of Mahalwari Settlement in Bengal? Holt Mackenzie
Q-In the context of interim govt (1946) of India, who among the following was holding the portfolio of
Labour? Jagjivan Ram (INC) he was 32 years minister.
Q-Who introduced system of Mahalwari Settlement in Bengal? Holt Mackenzie
Q-Which of the following States of India borders with maximum number of districts in Bihar?
a. Uttar Pradesh-8
b. Jharkhand-8
c. More than one of the above

UP: West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, and Kaimur.
Jharkhand: Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad and Rohtas.
West Bengal: Kishanganj, Prunea and Katihar.
Nepal: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj.
Q-Who founded Independent Labor Party? Babasaheb Ambedkar
o Temple entry movement launched by Dr. Ambedkar in 1930 at Kalaram temple, Nasik.
o Participated in all Three Round Table Conferences & signed Poona Pact with Gandhiji in 1932.
o In 1936, he founded Independent Labour Party.
o Chairman of Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution.
o 1st Law Minister of Independent India, he introduced Hindu Code Bill (1948).

Q-In which year was NGT [National Green Tribunal] for protection of environment & forest established
by govt of India? 2010
o National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established on 18th October 2010 under the NGT Act of 2010 as
a specialized body for handling any environmental disputes that involve multi-disciplinary issues.
o Tribunal comprises of Chairperson, Judicial Members & Expert Members. They shall hold office for
term of three years or till the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier and are not eligible for
reappointment.
Q- Where does the Toda tribe live? Nilgiri Hills
o Todas are inhabitants of Nilgiri Hills.
o Toda Tribes are found in South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
o In Nilgiri district, there are six particularly vulnerable tribal groups they are Todas, Irulars, Kotas,
Kurumbas, Paniyas, Kattunayakans.
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