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1. In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is  Dharampala was Gopala's son, who
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‘Sujini’ in Bihar? (69 BPSC) founded Odantapuri University. This
A. A type of glassware demonstrates how important educa on was to the
B. A metal cra Pala rulers of Bengal and Bihar.
C. A type of embroidery  Around 1203 AD, it was destroyed by Muhammad
D. A type of clay po ery Bin Bakhtiyar Khalji's forces.
Ans. C. A type of embroidery Vikramshila University - Features
Sujini or Sujani is a beau ful handicra from Bihar. It  The professors were asked to propagate Buddhist
is a form of embroidery originated from Bhusra village teachings by kingdoms from outside India.
of Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The handicra can also be found  As a noteworthy abbot (a man who is the head of
in few villages of Madhubani in the state of Bihar and an abbey of monks), Atisa, the famed Pandita and
also in the southern parts of Rajasthan. philosopher, is highlighted.
 Vikramashila is mostly known from Tibetan
2. In Indian art, the construction of ‘Stupa’, ‘Chaitya’ sources, par cularly the works of Taranatha, a
and ‘Vihara’ is related to which of the following? 16th–17th century Tibetan monk historian.
(69th BPSC)  It was a center for Vajrayana Buddhism and
A. Ajivika sect employed Tantric preceptors.
B. Vaishnava sect  Logic, Vedas, astronomy, urban development, law,
C. Buddhism grammar, philosophy, and other disciplines were
D. Shaiva sect also taught.
Ans. C. Buddhism
Buddhist architecture can be seen in forms of Stupas, 4. The Maithili language was started to develop
Chaityas, and Viharas. Chaityas were constructed as during the reign of which of the following? (69th
places of worship in Buddhism. BPSC)
A. Chero dynasty
3. Consider the following statements regarding the B. Oiniwar dynasty
Vikramshila University in Bihar : C. Karnat dynasty
1. It was located in the present-day Banka district of D. Pithipa s
Bihar. Ans. C. Karnat dynasty
2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala Karnat dynasty
dynasty.  The Period of Karnat rulers were known as golden
3. The ‘Vajrayana’ sect of Buddhism flourished here. period of Mithila
4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar  Mithila or north Bihar was a part of the Pala
and Philosophy were also taught here. empire, but a er the death of vigrahapala-3, the
Which of the above statements are incorrect ? (69th hold of Palas in north Bihar as in South Bihar
BPSC) became very loose.
A. 2 and 3  Karnat dynasty in East Bengal and Nanyadeva
B. 1 and 4 dynasty in Mithila came to power during the 1097
C. 1 and 2 AD.
D. None of the above  Nanyadeva founded the independent Karnat
Ans. C. 1 and 2 dynasty in Mithila, in => 1907 with
Statements 1 & 2 are incorrect. Simraon(Simraogarh), in Champaran as his capital.
Vikramshila University - Background  It was situated in an inaccessible place and was
 It is in the present-day Bihar district of Bhagalpur. defended by high walls and seven ditches. This was
 The Pala dynasty ruler Dharmapala (783–820 AD) observed by the Tibetan scholar Dharmaswami,
founded Vikramashila in response to a perceived who visited Tirhut in 1234.
decrease in the level of study at Nalanda.  Mulla Taqia, a contemporary on Bharata
Natyashastra, refers to himself as

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 Mahasamantadhipa together with Kanva Dynasty Pataliputra
Mithileshwar(King of Mithila) and Nripamalla. Satavahana Dynasty Pra shthana, Amarava
 Nanyadeva is called Karnatakshatriya and Chola Dynasty Gangaikonda
Karnatakulabhushana in Mithila tradi on. This Cholapuram
shows his feudatory status to some overlord, /Tanjore
probably to Vijaysena. Vakataka Dynasty Vatsagulma
 Harsimhadeva was the last great King of the Karnat Ikshvaku Dynasty Andhra pradesh
dynasty. Gupta Dynasty Pataliputra
 He was succeeded by his sons Gangadeva and Kadamba Dynasty Vanavasi, North
Malladeva. Karnataka
Chero dynasty Ganga Dynasty Mysore
 A er the decline of the Pal dynasty in Bihar, some ( Western )
tribal states emerged. Chero was one of the Pallava Dynasty Kanchipuram
important tribal states among them. They laid the Vardhana Dynasty Thanesar
founda on of strong state in the districts of
Maitraka Dynasty Vallabhi
Shahabad, Saran, Champaran, Muzaffarpur and
Chalukya ( Badami) Badami
Palamu. They ruled for nearly 300 years. There
Maukhari Dynasty Kannauj
were four estates of Chero in the Shahabad district.
Karkota Dynasty Kashmir
 Between 1587 to 1607, Kukumchand Jharap was
Hun Shakal
the head of Cheros of Bhojpur. He chased the
Ujjainias from large part of Bhojpur. A decisive Rashtrakuta Manyakheta
ba le was fought between Cheros and Ujjaini in Pala dynasty Bengal
1611 AD. Narayn Mal was the King of Ujjainnis at Sena Dynasty Bengal
that me. Ujjainnis defeated Cheros. Medini Rai Utpala Dynasty Kashmir
was the most famous ruler of the Cheros. His Hindu Shahi Udabhandapura
territory extended to Gaya, Dawoodnagar and Lohara Dynasty Kashmir
Arwal. Even Ramgarh was part of his territory. Solanki Dynasty Anahilavada
 Medini Rai was succeeded by his son Pratap Rai. Kalchuri Dynasty Tripuri
During his rule three Mughal invasions took place. Chandela Dynasty Bundelkhand
Finally, Cheros were assimilated into Mughal Gahadavala dynasty Kannauj
Empire. Chauhan Dynasty Ajmer
Gurjara Pratihara Kannauj
5. Which city served as the capital of the ancient
kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic 6. When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal
period? (69th BPSC) Presidency under the British-ruled India? (69th
A. Rajgriha BPSC)
B. Campa A. 1912
C. Vaishali B. 1936
D. Pataliputra C. 1947
Ans. A. Rajgriha D. None of the above
Rajgriha served as the capital of the kingdom of Ans. A. 1912
Magadh. The making of Present Bihar
Dynasty Capital  Bihar had its own iden ty as a province, although
Haryanka Dynasty Rajgriha/Pataliputra there has been several changes in its poli cal
Shaishunaga Dynasty Rajgir boundaries from me to me. During the medieval
Nanda Dynasty Pataliputra period, Bihar had been created as the separate
Maurya Dynasty Pataliputra province. Even during the Mughal period, Bihar
Shunga Dynasty Pataliputra was iden fied as a separate administra ve unit.

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 Later on, in the middle of 18th century the Bri sh  The Valmiki Tiger Reserve is the only ger reserve
rulers merged Bihar and Orissa with Bengal and in Bihar, which forms the easternmost extent of the
created a new administra ve unit. Himalayan Terai forests in India.
 Even when the Diwani was granted to the Bri sh in  Situated in the Gange c plains bio-geographic
1765, three separate farmans were issued, which region, the vegeta on of this Tiger Reserve is a
shows that Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were treated combina on of Bhabar and Terai regions.
as separate units.  According to the Forest Survey of India Report
 The first a empt to make Bihar as a poli cal unit 2021, 85.71% of its total area is covered by forest
was made by Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha in 1889. cover.
 In 1894, publica on of ‘Bihar mes’ was started in  Wild mammals found in the forests of Valmiki Tiger
which separa on of Bihar got momentum. Reserve include ger, sloth bear, leopard, wild dog,
 A new province of Bihar and Odisha was created by bison, wild boar etc.
the Bri sh Government on 1st April, 1912. A er Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
that the Legisla ve Council with a total of 43  The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a protected area
members belonging to different categories was in U ar Pradesh located on the India-Nepal border.
formed in 1912.  It stretches mainly across the Lakhimpur Kheri and
 The Bri sh Government came up with the Act of Bahraich districts.
1935 that introduced several reforms. By following  It comprises of:
the Act, two important developments took place. o Dudhwa Na onal Park through which Suheli
First was the crea on of Bihar and Odisha into two and Mohana streams flow,
separate provinces in 1936 and Bihar a ained its o Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary through
statehood. The second important development which Sharda River flows, and
was general elec ons organised in Bihar. o Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary through
 Jharkhand was founded by the Bihar which Geruwa River flows.
Reorganisa on Act on 15 November 2000 as the  All of these rivers are tributaries of the Ghagra
28th State of India. Jharkhand got separated from River.
Bihar by taking 45.85% of land(i.e.,79714sq.km).  It is the only place in U.P. where
Earlier Bihar had 55 districts which reduced to 37 both Tigers and Rhinos can be spo ed together.
districts a er 2000. 38th district Arwal is a part Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
of Magadh division. It came into existence on 20 The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (GWS) is located at a
August 2001 and was earlier part of Jehanabad distance of about 32.0 km from Bikaner in Rajasthan.
district. Currently Bihar has 38 districts. There is a lake in this sanctuary and a variety of animals
come here to quench their thirst in summer. It is a lush
7. Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife green forest which is a haven to the nilgai, chinkara,
Sanctuaries are in Bihar? black buck, wild boar, flocks of imperial sand grouse
1. Valmiki National Park and many other species of migratory birds that make
2. Dudhwa National Park the sprawling forest their winter home. This is one of
3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary the proposed forests for the reintroduc on of cheetahs
4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
(69th BPSC)  Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the
A. 1 and 4 south west of Munger district, near Jamui district.
B. 2 and 3  According to Mahabharata, Bheema, one of the
C. 1 and 3 Pandavas, constructed a dam (bandh) here and
D. 2 and 4 therefore it is called Bhimbandh, also known for the
Ans. A. 1 and 4 warm water source.
Valmiki National Park  The forest covers an area of 681.99 km² on the hills
and undula ng tract of Kharagpur Hills. It is

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 situated in the south of the Ganges river, at the  Source:
northern edge of Chota Nagpur Plateau and west o The river Gandak originates at an al tude of
of Santhal Pargana. 7620 m above main sea level in the north of
Name Type Districts of Dhaulagisi in Tibet near Nepal
Bihar border. Origina ng from the Himalayas, the
Barela Jheel Salim Wildlife Vaishali river stretches over a length of 630 kilometers,
Ali Bird Sanctuary Sanctuary with 445 kilometers running through India and
Bhimbandh Wildlife Munger 185 kilometers in Nepal.
Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary  Drainage Basin:
Gautam Budha Wildlife Gaya o The Gandak River has a total drainage basin
Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary area of 29,705 square kilometers.
Kaimur Wildlife Wildlife Kaimur and o The river flows through the Indian states of
Sanctuary Sanctuary Rohtas Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and joins
Kanwar Lake Bird Wildlife Begusarai the Ganges near Patna just downstream of
Sanctuary Sanctuary Hajipur.
Nagi Dam Bird Wildlife Jamui  Tributaries:
Sanctuary Sanctuary o The major tributaries of the Gandak River
Nakti Dam Bird Wildlife Jamui include the Mayangadi, Bari, Trisuli, Panchand,
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sarhad, Budhi Gandak.
Pant Wildlife Wildlife Rajgir, Nalanda
Sanctuary Sanctuary 9. Gold is found in which of the following districts of
Sanjay Gandhi Zoo and Patna Bihar? (69th BPSC)
Biological Park Botanic A. Munger
Garden B. Saran
Udaypur Wildlife Wildlife Champaran C. Siwan
Sanctuary Sanctuary D. Jamui
Valmiki National Na onal West Ans. D. Jamui
Park Park Champaran
Valmiki Wildlife Wildlife West
Sanctuary Sanctuary Champaran
Vikramshila Wildlife Bhagalpur
Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
Sanctuary

8. The other name of river Gandak is (69th BPSC)

A. Burhi Gandak
B. Mahananda
C. Narayani
D. Punpun
Ans. C. Narayani
Key Facts about River Gandak 10. The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which
 About: of the following rivers? (69th BPSC)
o The river Gandak, is also known as the Gandaki A. Kosi
and Narayani River in Nepal. It is a significant B. Sone
river that flows through the northern part of C. Gandak
India and Nepal. D. Mayurakshi
o Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve in Ans. C. Gandak
Bihar is located on the banks of this river.
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Triveni canal is built on Gandak river. Under this Quaternary Formed in Pleistocene and recent
project, a 740 m long barrage has been built on Gandak Rock periods.
river near Triveni Ghat. It covers the regions of Nepal, Found in the down warped sec on
Bihar and U ar Pradesh. In Bihar, It covers districts like between the Himalayas and
Champaran, Saran, Chhapra, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Chhotanagpur Plateau
Siwan and Vaishali. They are made up of sandstones,
alluvium, conglomerate, coarse gravel
11. Bihar’s geographical structure consists of rock etc.
systems.
Match the rock systems with their descriptions : 12. The Bakasht Movement in Bihar during 1937–
List A 1938 was organized by whom? (69th BPSC)
a. Dharwar rock system A. Swami Dayanand Saraswa
b. Vindhyan rock system B. Jayaprakash Narayan
c. Quaternary rock system C. Swami Sahajanand Saraswa
d. Tertiary rock system D. Peer Ali Khan
List B Ans. C. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
1) Created by the rapid deposition of alluvium by  In Bihar, Swami Sahajanand Saraswa coordinated
Himalayan and Peninsular rivers the Bakasht Movement between 1937 and 1938.
2) Can be found in the West Champaran district “Bakasht” is Arabic for self-taught.
3) Part of the oldest Archaean rock system  The Bihar Tenancy Act and the Bakasht Land Tax
4) Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and were passed as a result of the agita on against
shale are the main constituents of this rock system zamindars’ evic on of tenants from Bakasht lands.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.  In the Dalmia Sugar Mill at Bihta, where worker-
(69th BPSC) peasant unity was crucial, he also led a victorious
A. a(3), b(4), c(1), d(2) uprising. Subhash Chandra Bose and the All India
B. a(1), b(3), c(2), d(4) Forward Bloc decided to commemorate April 28 as
C. a(2), b(3), c(4), d(1) All-India Swami Sahajanand Day in protest of his
D. a(4), b(2), c(3), d(1) imprisonment by the Bri sh Raj a er learning of
Ans. A. a(3), b(4), c(1), d(2) Saraswa ’s deten on during the Quit India
Types of Confined area and rock descriptions Movement.
rocks
Dharwar Found in the South-Eastern part of 13. The cook from Bihar who saved Mahatma
Rock Bihar like Munger, Jamui, and Nawada. Gandhi’s life from a murder attempt by food
They are made up of Quartzite, phyllite, poisoning in 1917 was (69th BPSC)
Gneiss, Schist, and slate A. Muzaffar Ahmad
Region is dominated by mica-schists B. Batak Mian
Vindhyan Sub-system of Purana rock system. C. Mir Bakawal
Rock Found in South- Western part of Bihar D. None of them
in between Kaimur district and Sone Ans. B. Batak Mian
river valley in Rohtas District. Batak Mian, was a cook who saved the life of Mahatma
They are made up of sandstone, Gandhi from a murder a empt by food poisoning in
quartzite, limestone, dolomites, and 1917. He was an employee of an indigo plant
shale at Mo hari, Bihar. A erwards, he was ousted from his
Tertiary Rock Found in the Himalayan Terai region of job, tortured, and compelled to leave the village
Bihar. Incident
Formed by up warping of sediments Mahatma Gandhi was invited to dinner by the manager
deposited in Tethys Sea between the of an indigo plant, Erwin. Erwin insisted to his cook,
Eurasian plate and Indian plate. Batak Mian, to add poison to a glass of milk, and to

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serve to Gandhi. He went to serve, but revealed the  In 1662, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb granted trade
plot to Rajendra Prasad. A er escaping from the rights to the Dutch to trade in Bihar, Bengal and
a empt, Mahatma Gandhi con nued his protest Orissa.
at Champaran. The estate manager tortured Batak  In 1665, French traveller Tavernier came to Patna
Mian, lost his house and proper es, and was driven out and later travelled to Chhapra which was the major
of his village. centre of saltpetre refinery in Bihar at that me.
 There was a dispute among the French, Bri sh and
14. The Quit India Movement in 1942 witnessed Dutch companies over the trade rights of saltpetre.
significant contributions from leaders of Bihar.  In 1759, Ba le of Bedara happened in which Bri sh
Which prominent Bihar leader was known as the defeated Dutch.
‘Bihar Kesari’ and actively participated in the Quit  In 1781, Bri sh commanding officer Major Hardy
India Movement? (69th BPSC) captured the warehouse of Dutch in Patna but later
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1784, it was returned back to the Dutch.
B. Shri Krishna Singh
C. Anugrah Narayan Sinha 16. In response to the mass agitation of the
D. Ram Manohar Lohia Champaran Movement, the British Government
Ans. B. Shri Krishna Singh took which step to address the issue? (69th BPSC)
Sri Krishna Singh was born on 21st October 1887 in A. Appointed Mahatma Gandhi as the Governor of
Khanwa. He received his early educa on from Zila Champaran
School in Monghyr. Sri Krishna Sinha graduated from B. Enforced strict curfew and imposed Mar al Law in
Patna University. A er obtaining a degree in Law, he the region
started legal prac ce in 1915. Known as Bihar Kesari, he C. Ins tuted the Champaran Agrarian Commi ee
was the first Chief Minister of the Indian state of D. Declared Champaran as an independent State
Bihar(1946-1961). Ans. C. Instituted the Champaran Agrarian Committee
Important persons by their surname During the Champaran movement, the Bri sh Govt. set
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Deshratna, Ajatshatru up the Champaran Agrarian Commi ee to look into the
Jai Prakash Narayan Loknayak, JP grievances of the peasants.
Kunwar Singh Babu
Dr. Shri Krishna Singh Bihar kesari 17. Who established “Swaraj Dal” in Bihar? (68th
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Na onal Poet(Rashtra BPSC)
Kavi) A. Shri Krishna Singh
Babu Jagjivan Ram Babujee B. Ramlal Shah
Baidya Nath Mishra Baba, Nagarjuna C. Bankim Chandra Mitra
Jnardhan Prasad Singh Jus ce of peace D. More than one of the above
Dr. Anugrah Narayan Bihar Bibhu Ans. A. Shri Krishna Singh
Sinha Swarajist Movement in Bihar: In December 1922, the
Vidyapati Maithil Kokil, Mahakavi All India Congress Session was held in Gaya under the
presidency of Chi aranjan Das. This session resulted in
an ideological fac on between congress- one who
15. The Dutch East India Company established its
supports the entry of the legisla ve council and others
factory at Patna in which year? (69th BPSC)
who opposed this and supported the Gandhian path.
A. 1635
CR Das, Mo lal Nehru, and Ajmal Khan was the
B. 1632
supporter of the entry of legisla ve council.
C. 1643
Vallabhbhai Patel, C Rajagopalachari, and MA Ansari
D. 1648
were the non-supporters of the entry of the legisla ve
Ans. B. 1632
council. Mo lal Nehru and Chitranjan Das formed
 In 1632, Dutch established factory in Patna.
Swaraj Dal. Narayan Prasad was the first Chairman and
Abdul Bari was the first Secretary. A branch of Swaraj

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Dal was formed in Bihar which was led by Srikrishna Shri Krishna Singh formed the first congress ministry in
Singh. 1937, he demanded the release of poli cal prisoners.
His ministry resigned on 15 February 1938 to put
18. During the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar, in addition to pressure on the viceroy, the viceroy later conceded the
making salt, the people choose to oppose the demands and Yogendra Shukla was released in March
government by opposing which tax? (68th BPSC) 1938 along with poli cal prisoners
A. Haathi
B. Development 20. Who saved the life of Gandhiji in Bihar during
C. Malba Champaran Satyagraha? (68th BPSC)
D. None of the above A. Batak Mian
Ans. D. None of the above B. Hamid Ansari
Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in Bihar C. Ravindra Pathak
 Dr. Rajendra Prasad dra ed the Salt Satyagraha and D. More than one of the above
chosen 6th April 1930 as the date of the Ans. A. Batak Mian
movement. Pt. Jawaharlal visited Bihar for the In 1917, in Champaran Satygraha, A Bri sh manager
success of the Satyagaraha. He travelled Bihar from Erwin decided to assassinate Gandhiji and invited
31st March to 3rd April, 1930. Gandhiji for dinner and Ordered his cook named Batak
 Movement was begun from Champaran and Saran Main to serve Gandhi ji a glass of milk laced with
districts and later influence the region of Patna, poison. Batak main served Gandhi the poisoned glass
Be eh, Hajipur, and Darbhanga. Movement of milk but doing so he informed Gandhiji about that,
emphasizes on the use of Khadi and gave a strong and Mahatma Gandhi escaped. later Batak Mian was
message against intoxica ng drinks, refusal to pay dismissed from work and arrested and tortured.
Chaukidari tax.
 Swadeshi Commi ee was set up at Patna. 21. Who led cultivators in Bihar during the Non
Movement got great par cipa on of women from Cooperation Movement? (68th BPSC)
every sec on of society. Sachidanad Sinha, Hasan A. Swami Vidyanand
Imam, and Sir Ali Imam were prominent leaders. B. Rajkumar Shukla
 Bihpur Satyagrah was started at the same me. In C. Shri Krishna Singh
the protest of the lathi charge on Dr. Rajendra D. None of the above
Prasad and Prof. Abdul Bari, Rai Bahadur Ans. A. Swami Vidyanand
Dwarkanath resigned from Bihar Legisla ve The peasant Swami Vidyanand was a strong supporter
Council. of the Non Coopera on Movement, who had already
 Chandarva Devi and Ramsunder Singh was toured the province preaching the non-coopera on
another leader of the movement who took ac ve along with peasant. He led the cul vators in Bihar
par cipa on. Champaran, Bhojpur, Purnia, Saran, during the Non-coopera on Movement.
and Muzaffarpur was an important district where
the movement got flourished. Gorkha Police were 22. In 1940, Patna Women’s College was founded by
employed for the brutal suppression of the which of the following societies? (68th BPSC)
movement. A. Society of Jesus
B. Irish Chris an Brothers
19. The elected Government of Bihar formed by Shri C. Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel
Krishna Singh resigned in February, 1938 for which D. None of the above
reason? (68th BPSC) Ans. C. Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel
A. Par cipa on in the Freedom Struggle of India In 1940 Patna Woman's College was founded by Bishop
B. For the release of Poli cal prisoners B.J. Sullivan S.J., Bishop of patna and mother M.
C. Satyagraha against the Bri sh at the call of Gandhiji Josephine A.C. superior General of the Apostolic
D. More than one of the above Carmel (society) It was the first ins tu on of higher
Ans. B. For the release of Political prisoners

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learning opened to cater to the educa onal needs of  Prasad was elected as the President of the Bombay
women in Bihar. Session of the Indian Na onal Congress in October
1934.
23. Who was the author of Mahatma Gandhi and  He was also elected as the President for second
Bihar, Some Reminiscences? (68th BPSC) me in 1939 a er Subhash Chandra Bose resigned
A. J.P Narayan from his post and third me President of INC in
B. Karpoori Thakur 1947 when J.B.Kripalani resigned from his post.
C. Dr Rajendra Prasad  Prasad was arrested several mes during the
D. More than one of the above na onal struggle and imprisoned by Bri sh
Ans. C. Dr Rajendra Prasad authori es during the Salt Satyagraha of 1931 and
Dr. Rajendra Prasad the Quit India Movement of 1942.
Personal Life: Literary Works: Satyagraha at Champaran (1922), India
 Birth: He was born on 3rd December 1884 in a Divided (1946), Atmakatha (1946) his autobiography
small village called Ziradei in Saran district(Now wri en during his 3 year prison term in Bankipur Jail,
Siwan district). Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences
 Educa on: He joined the famed Calcu a (1949), Bapu Ke Kadmon Mein (1954), Since
Presidency College in 1902. A er comple ng his Independence (1960)
Master’s degree in Economics from the University
of Calcu a in 1907, he went on to study law at the 24. Which is the oldest Church in Bihar? (68th BPSC)
Calcu a Law College and prac sed at the Calcu a A. Luke’s Church
High Court. He completed his Doctorate in Law B. Stephen’s Church
from Allahabad University in 1937. C. Padri Ki Haveli
 In the early 1920s, he became the editor of a Hindi D. More than one of the above
weekly Desh and an English biweekly, Searchlight. Ans. C. Padri Ki Haveli
Indian National Movement: Padri ki Haveli is known as is Mary's church and it is the
 Prasad a ended the 1906 Calcu a session of oldest church in Bihar. It was built by the Roman
Indian Na onal Congress. Catholics on their arrival at Bihar.
 He joined the party in 1911 and later elected to the
All India Congress Commi ee a er which he met 25. Who among the following made an offer to
Mahatma Gandhi. Humayun that he would surrender Bihar and pay
 He was highly impressed by Mahatma Gandhi and an annual tribute of 10 lakh dinars if he was
he supported Gandhi during the Satyagraha allowed to retain Bengal? (68th BPSC)
Movement against Indigo Planters in Champaran, A. Sher Khan
Bihar. B. Bairam Khan
 He later quit his lucra ve career as a lawyer in 1920 C. Bahadur Shah
and jumped into Freedom Struggle Movement and D. More than one of the above
par cipated in the Non-Coopera on Movement. Ans. A. Sher Khan
 He led the Non-Coopera on Movement in Bihar Sher Khan made an offer to Humayun that he would
holding mee ngs, touring state and making surrender Bihar and pay an annual tribute of 10 lakh
speeches. He urged people to boyco government dinars if he was allowed to retain Bengal.
schools, colleges, jobs.
 He started the Na onal College in Patna in 1921 26. The Vikramshila University was established
to promote Swadeshi asking people to boyco by(68th BPSC)
foreign goods. A. Dharmpala
 He set up the Que a Central Relief Commi ee in B. Devapala
Sindh and Punjab under his own presidency a er C. Gopala
1935 Que a Earthquake. D. More than one of the above
Ans. A. Dharmpala

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Dharamapala was ruler who founded Vikramshila As men oned earlier, all of the Bihar districts are
University for the Buddhists in the late 8th or early 9th divided into 9 administra ve divisions for be er control
Century. The remains of the ancient university have over the law and order within the districts. Check out
been par ally excavated in Bhagalpur district of Bihar. the table shared below to find out which district in
Bihar falls under which administra ve division
27. Who among the following was the first Governor Division Bihar Districts
of Bihar? (68th BPSC) Patna Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur, Patna,
A. Sir James David Si on Rohtas, Nalanda
B. Sir Hugh Dow Saran Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj
C. Sir Maurice Garnier Halle Tirhut East Champaran, Muzaffarpur,
D. More than one of the above Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, West
Ans. A. Sir James David Sifton Champaran
Sir James David Si on was the Governor of Bihar and Purnea Araria, Ka har, Kishanganj, Purnea
Orissa from 7 April 1932 to 31 march 1936 and then Bhagalpur Banka, Bhagalpur
Governor of Bihar from 1 April 1936 to 10 March 1937 Darbhanga Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samas pur
He was the first Governor of Bihar a er division of Kosi Madhepura, Saharsa, Supaul
province from Orissa. Magadh Arwal, Aurangabad, Gaya,
Jehanabad, Nawada
28. Which of the following States of India borders Munger Begusarai, Jamui, Khagaria, Munger,
with the maximum number of districts in Bihar? Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura
(68th BPSC)
A. U ar Pradesh 29. Phalgu, a sacred river flowing in Bihar is formed
B. Jharkhand by the confluence of which of the following rivers?
C. West Bengal (68th BPSC)
D. More than one of the above A. Lilajan and Son rivers
Ans. D. More than one of the above B. Son and Mohana rivers
Jharkhand and U ar Pradesh C. Mohana and Lilajan rivers
 Nepal = 7 districts(West Champaran, East D. More than one of the above
Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria Ans. C. Mohana and Lilajan rivers
and Kishanganj. Nepal shares longest border with Rivers in north Bihar
West Champaran. In Bihar, the north of the Ganga river lies the alluvial
 Uttar Pradesh = 8 districts(West Champaran, plains namely the north Bihar plains. These plains are
Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur endowed with a number of rivers which are both
and Rohtas. perennial and seasonal in nature. Most importantly,
 Jharkhand = 8 districts(Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, some of the rivers of north Bihar are Ghaghra, Gandak,
Nawada, Jamui, Banka, Bhagalpur and Ka har) Burhi Gandak, Kosi and Mahananda etc. These rivers
 West Bengal = 3 districts(Kishanganj, Purnia and fall into the Ganga river. On the other hand, Bagma -
Ka har) Adhwara, Kamla-Balan etc. fall into the Ganga river
 Districts surrounding Patna = 9(Bhojpur, Saran, through the Kosi river.
Vaishali, Samas pur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Rivers Description
Nalanda, Jehanabad, Arwal) Ghaghra / The Ghaghra river basin has a total
Common districts: Saryu catchment area of 1,27,950 Sq Km, of
Nepal and U ar Pradesh = West Champaran /Karnali which the area lying in Bihar is 2995 Sq
Nepal and West Bengal = Kishanganj Km, the rest 70,303 Sq Km being in Nepal
U ar Pradesh and Jharkhand = Rohtas and 54,652 Sq km in UP. Sixteen districts
Jharkhand and West Bengal = Ka har of UP and three districts namely
Districts in Bihar - Administrative Divisions Gopalganj, Siwan and Chapra of Bihar are
covered by the catchment of this basin in
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 India. Nearly the en re plains of the been constructed by the State
catchment lie below the south of the Indo- Government near Jainagar town.
Nepal border line in India. This forms part Dhauri, Soni, Balan and Trisula is the main
of the alluvial Gange c plains. In Bihar tributaries.
State, the tributaries such as the Li le Mahanan It originates from Sikkim and enters into
Gandak, the Jharahi and the Daha joining da Bihar from Purnia. It meets Ganga at
the Ghaghra on its le bank flow through Manihar(Ka har)
silted cross sec ons. There are also some It forms in its upper course an
low-lying lands called `Chaurs’ which important eastward linguis c boundary
remain submerged for a considerable between the Bengali and Hindi-speaking
period due to drainage conges on. area.
Gandak/ It originates from the north of Dhaulagiri Balason, Ratwa, and Kankai are the main
Narayani/ in Tibet near Nepal and enters into the tributaries.
Shaligram Indian Territory near Triveni town in It joins the Ganga in Nawabgunj district of
i Nepal. It meets Ganga at Pahleja Ghat, Bangladesh.
Patna Rivers in South Bihar
It flows in a southern direc on and forms The tract of the south Bihar is drained mainly by the
a boundary between U ar Pradesh and rivers namely Karmnasa, Sone, Punpun, Kiul, Badua
Bihar. It drains its water in West Chandan etc. all falling into the Ganga.
Champaran, East Champaran, Rivers Description
Muzaffarpur, Gopalgunj, Siwan, Saran, and Son It originates from Amarkantak Hills in
Vaishali district of Bihar. Madhya Pradesh and joins the Ganga
Treveni Canal gets water from Gandak at Maner.
River. Rihand and the North Koel are the
Burhi Burhi Gandak originates from Someshwar main tributaries.
Gandak hills and flows parallel to the river Gandak. Anicut at Dehri and Indrapuri
It forms meanders in its course and is Barrage is built to check the flood.
known as Sikeahana in its upper reaches. Kosi It is known as ‘sorrow of Bihar’.
Its important tributaries are Harha, Kapan, It is also known as 'Saptakoshi' for its
Mason, Pandai, Urai, Telabe, Tiur etc.It has seven upper tributaries.
the same course as the Gandak river, from It enters the Indian Territory
northwest to southeast. near Hanuman Nagar in Nepal and
Samas pur and Muzaffarpur are major joins the Ganga River near Kursela in
ci es situated on the bank of Burhi Kathihar district.
Gandak Punpun It originates from Hazaribagh Plateau
Bagmati It originates from the Shivpuri range of and joins the River Ganga Fatuha.
hills in Nepal and enters Bihar Main tributaries: Dordha, Batane,
at Shorwa a village in Sitamarhi. Madar and Morhar.
It flows from Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, It originates in Palamu district of
and Samas pur. Jharkhand and flows through Chatra,
It is a perennial river of Bihar. Lalbakeya Aurangabad, Gaya and Patna districts
and Lakhendei are its tributaries. of the Indian states of Jharkhand and
It meets the Kosi River at Badlaghat. Bihar.
Kamla It originates from the Mahabharta range River is men oned in the Vayu and the
of Hills in Nepal near Sindhuliagarhi. Padma Puranas in connec on
It enters Bihar from Jainagar town of with Gaya Mahatmya as the punah-
Madhubani district. Kamala Barrage has punah of which Pun-Pun is the
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 Phalgu Niranjana is another name for the In 1980s, the tea gardens were developed in Pothia and
river. Thakuragnj blocks of Kishanganj Now, Just 10 kms away
It is a sacred river for Hindus and from the district headquarters you can see the
Buddhists. As per Hindu beau ful tea graders at belwa along the road leading
belief, pindadan or religious ceremony towards Thakurganj.
is performing at the bank of river to Kishanganj
the salva on for the dead from About district Kishanganj is a part of Purnea
the cycle of rebirth. division. It came into existence on
Phalgu is formed by the confluence of January 14, 1990. Kishanganj is
Lilajan and Mohana, two large hill situated on the north-eastern part
streams. of Bihar and is part of chicken neck
Karmanasa It originates from Rohtas Plateau and on the map of India. It has an
joins the river Ganga near Chausa interna onal border with Nepal and
forming U ar Pradesh- Bihar border a narrow strip of 20km land of West
for a long distance. Bengal separates Kishanganj from
Main tributaries: Durgava , Bangladesh. Important rivers
Chandraprabha, Karunu , Nadi, and flowing through the district are
Khajuri Mahananda, Kankai, Mechi,
Kiul The Kiul river originates from Tisri Hill Doictnk, Ratua and Sudhani.
range in Giridih district of Jharkhand. History During the Mughal period,
A er that it enters into Bihar through Kishanganj was a part of Nepal and
a gorge in Satpahari hill in Jamui was known as Nepalgarh. It was
district, then it passes through captured by Shah Alam, the Mughal
Lakhisarai and at Rahuaghat, Harohar emperor and was renamed as
river (a con nua on of Sakari river, Alamganj in his honour.
coming from Nawada via Sheikhpura) It is one of the most sensi ve
converges into it and finally submerges district of India, as it shares border
into Ganga near Surajgarh (Lakhisarai). with Nepal and is very near to
Kiul-Harohar river System forms the Bangladesh.
famous Tal region in Bihar along Demographic Popula on = 1690400
Southern bank of the Ganga river. Profile Popula on density = 897 per sq.km
Ajay The Ajay river originates from Chakai Sex ra o = 950 per 1000 males
block of Jamui (Bihar) and flows Literacy rate = 55.5%
through Jharkhand and West bengal
and finally converges into Bhagirthi 31. Choose the correct order of the following districts
river near Katwa Town (West Bengal). of Bihar as per the ascending decadal population
The important tributaries of the Ajay growth [2001-2011] (68th BPSC)
are Pathro and Jayan in Jharkhand A. Siwan<Kishanganj<Madhepura
and Tumuni and kunur in Bardhaman B. Madhepura<Kishanganj<Madhepura
district of West Champaran. C. Kishanganj<Madhepura<Siwan
D. None of the above
30. In Bihar, tea gardens were established for the first Ans. A. Siwan<Kishanganj<Madhepura
time in which of the following places? (68th BPSC) As per the ascending decadal popula on growth [2001-
A. Thakurganj 11], the correct order of districts.
B. Bahadurganj Siwan<Kishanganj<Madhepura.
C. Supaul Districts and State Decadal Growth Rate
D. None of the above [2001-11]
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 Kishanganj 30.44%  Decade growth in popula on (2001–2011)
Siwan 22.25% – 25.42% (6th rank in the country)
Bihar : General Information  Popula on Density (person/sq.km.) – 1,106 (1st in
 State name – Bihar, it is believed that due to the the country, Census– 2011)
abundance of Buddhist monasteries (viharas) in  Most Populated District – Patna (58,38,465)
the region, This region was named Bihar. It is  District with minimum popula on – Sheikhpura
noteworthy that in ancient mes this area was a (6,36,342)
major center of Buddhism.  District with highest decadal growth rate of
 Statehood Day (Bihar Diwas) – March 22, 1912 popula on – Madhepura (31.12%)
 State capital – Patna (In ancient mes Pataliputra,  District with lowest decadal growth rate of
Pushppur, Kusumpur and Azimabad have been popula on – Gopalganj (19.02%)
other names.)  District with highest popula on density – Sheohar
 Geographical loca on of the state – 24°20'10" to (1880 persons/sq.km.)
27°31'15" North La tude and between 83°19'50"  District with minimum popula on density – Kaimur
to 88°17'40" East Longitude. (Bhabua) (488 persons/sq.km.)
 The area of the state is – 94,163 sq. km.  District with highest urban popula on – Patna
(13th largest state in the country) (25,14,590)
 Length from North to South – 345 km.  District with minimum urban popula on – Sheohar
 Length from East to West – 483 km. (28,116)
 Total geographical area (all over India) – 2.86%  Percentage of rural popula on to total popula on
 District adjoining Bihar's capital Patna – 9[Arwal, – 88.71%
Jehanabad, Nalanda, Lakhisarai, Begusarai,  Percentage of urban popula on to total popula on
Samas pur, Vaishali, Saran, Bhojpur] – 11.29%
 Largest district in terms of area – West Champaran  Highest percentage of urban popula on – Patna
 Smallest district in terms of area – Sheohar (43.07%)
 Northernmost District – West Champaran  Minimum percentage of urban popula on
 Southernmost district – Gaya – Samas pur (3.47%)
 Western most district – Kaimur  Scheduled Castes (SC) – 15.9% of the total
 Easternmost District – Kishanganj popula on
 State Climate – Monsoon  District with Highest Scheduled Caste Popula on
 Normal rainfall – 1,205 mm – Gaya (13,343,51)
 Highest rainfall district – Kishanganj  District with highest percentage of SC popula on
 The districts with minimum rainfall – Kaimur, – Gaya (30.39%)
Rohtas, Aurangabad and Gaya.  District with minimum scheduled caste popula on
 Ho est place – Gaya – Sheohar (96,655)
 The average distance from the beach is – 200 km.  District with Minimum Scheduled Caste Popula on
 The average height above sea level is – 173 feet Percentage – Kishanganj (6.69%)
(about 53 m).  Scheduled Tribes (ST) of the total popula on – 1.3%
 Total Popula on of the State (Census– 2011)  District with highest ST popula on – West
– 10,40,99,452 (3rd place in the country) Champaran (250046)
 Male – 5,42,78,157 in the total popula on of the  District with minimum ST popula on – Sheohar
state (318)
 Female – 4,98,21,295 in the total popula on of the  District with highest percentage of ST popula on
state – West Champaran (6.35%)
 Percentage share of total popula on of India  Districts with minimum percentage of ST
– 8.60% In terms of total popula on, the third popula on – Aurangabad, Khagaria
place in the country (first – U ar Pradesh, while and Samas pur.
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 State Symbol – Bodhi tree (located between two  Felspar………Gaya, Jamui and Monghyr
swas kas)  Fireclay……….Bhagalpur and Purnea
 Official language – Hindi  Gold………Jamui
 Second official language – Urdu  Granite…….. Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jahanabad and Jamui
 State fish – Mangur  Iron ore (hema te)……….. Bhagalpur
 State anthem – Mere Bharat Ke Kanth har, Tum Ko  Iron ore (magne te)………Gaya and Jamui
Shat– Shat Vandan Bihar...  Lead-zinc………Banka and Rohtas
 State Prayer – Meri ra aar pe suraj ki kiran naaz  Pyrites……Rohtas
kare...
 Folk dances – Kathghodwa, Chhau, Launda, 34. Which of the following is the last railway station
Dhobia, Jhijhiya, Jharni, Karma and Domkach. of Bihar in the train route from Bhagalpur towards
 Major Forest Type – Deciduous Mirza Cheuki? (68th BPSC)
A. Pirpain Railway Sta on
32. Which food industry dominated among the agro- B. Ammapali Railway Sta on
based industries in Bihar? (68th BPSC) C. Kahalgaon Railway Sta on
Cereal-based industry D. More than one of the above
Pulses industry Ans. B. Ammapali Railway Station
Sugarcane industry Ammapali Railway sta on is the last railway sta on of
More than one of the above Bihar in the train route from Bhagalpur towards Mirza
Ans. A. Cereal-based industry Cheuki. It is a halt railway sta on on Sahibganj loop line
Cereal based industry like Rice Millers dominate the under the Malda railway division of Eastern Railway
agro-based industries in Bihar. Hence, the answer is zone It is situated beside Na onal Highway 80 at
op on (a). Pakaria, Ammapali in Bhagalpur district in the Indian
state of Bihar.
33. With reference to the mineral production in Bihar,
consider the following statements: 35. In which type of climate region do Uttar Pradesh
1. Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites. and Bihar fall as per Koppen’s classification
2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabua), Munger scheme? (68th BPSC)
(Monghyr) and Rohtas districts. A. Cwg
3. Gold deposits are found in Jamui districts. B. Aw
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? C. Dfc
(68th BPSC) D. None of the above
A. 3 only Ans. A. Cwg
B. 1 and 2 only According to Koppen's Categoriza on system U ar
C. 1 and 3 only Pradesh and Bihar are Classified as Cwg types of climate
D. More than one of the above regions. Aw covers south India, not UP/Bihar.
Ans. D. More than one of the above
District-wise Minerals in Bihar 36. The first “floating solar power plant” has been
Type of Mineral ……………District built at which place in Bihar? (68th BPSC)
 Limestone……………Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr, A. Dilbarpur, Darbhanga
and Rohtas B. Jamalpur, Darbhanga
 Mica……….Nawada C. Kadirabad, Darbhanga
 Quartz/Silica…….Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr and D. More than one of the above
Nalanda Ans. C. Kadirabad, Darbhanga
 Quartzite…… Lakhisarai, Monghyr, and Nalanda The first “floa ng solar power plant” has been built at
 Talc/ soapstone/ stea te……… Monghyr Kadirabad, Darbhanga in Bihar.
 Bauxite……… Monghyr and Rohtas The world’s first floa ng solar plant was built in Japan
 China clay…….. Bhagalpur and Monghyr in Aichi Prefecture in Central Honshu.

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 Ans. A. Sidhu and Kanhu
37. The late actor Kumudal Ganguly, also known by On 30th June 1855, two years before the Great Revolt
his stage name Ashok Kumar was born in which of of 1857, two Santhal brothers Sidhu and Kanhu
the following cities of Bihar? (68th BPSC) organised 10000 Santhals and proclaimed a rebellion
A. Munger against the Bri sh. The rebellion of the Santhals began
B. Bhagalpur as a reac on to end the revenue system of Bri sh East
C. Patna India Company (BEIC), usury prac ces and the
D. None of the above Zamindari system in India.
Ans. B. Bhagalpur
Kumudlal Ganguly (13 October 1911 – 10 December 41. In which year the Chauri Revolt of Bihar took
2001), be er known by his stage name Ashok Kumar place? (67th BPSC Re-exam)
and also by Dadamoni, was an Indian actor who A. 1842
a ained iconic status in Indian cinema. He was born to B. 1798
a Bengali Hindu Brahmin family in Bhagalpur, Bengal C. 1784
Presidency, Bri sh India (present-day Bihar, India). D. 1832
Ans. B. 1798
38. Who was the real founder of “Turk rule” in Bihar? Chauri Revolt took place in Bihar in 1798.
(67th BPSC Re-exam) Name of Description of Revolt
A. Bakh yar Khalji Revolts
B. Ibrahim Ho and Date: 1820, 1827, 1899, 1900, 1860-
C. Dariyan Khan Noohani Munda 1920
D. Malik Husamuddin Uprisings People associated with revolt: Raja
Ans. A. Bakhtiyar Khalji Parhat
Ibn Bakh yar Khilji made repeated a acks against Nature & Objec ve: Against Bri shers
Bihar. A er the fall of Gahadwals, the Central authority new land revenue policy
in Magadha collapsed. Various Chiefs of Magadh thus, Kol Date: 1831-32
began to fight amongst themselves for power. Md. Uprisings People associated: Budhu Bhagat,
Bakh yar Khilji a acked upon Bihar and captured the Vinda Rai, and Surga Munda
fortress. Nature & Objec ve: Against expansion
of Bri sh rule on Kol land and transfer
39. Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar? (67th of their land to outsiders like Sikh and
BPSC Re-exam) Muslim farmers.
A. Dr. Shri Krishna Singh Bhumij Date: 1832-1833
B. Brij Kishor Prasad Revolt People associated: Ganga Narayan
C. B.P Mandal Nature & Objec ve: Against land
D. Satyendra Prasanna Sinha revenue policy of Bri shers.
Ans. D. Satyendra Prasanna Sinha Santhal Date: 1855-56
Satyendra Prasanna Sinha was appointed as the first Uprising People associated: Sidhu, Kanhu,
Governor of Bihar and Odisha in the year 1920 (29th Bhairo & Chand
December). He was the first Indian to become a Nature & Objec ve: Against the
member of the Viceroy's Execu ve council. exploita ve Zamindars and
moneylenders.
40. Who were the leaders of Santhal Revolt? (67th Sapha Hor Date: 1870
BPSC Re-exam) Revolt People associated: Baba Bhagirath
A. Sidhu and Kanhu Manjhi, Lal Hembram & Paica Murmu
B. Gaurakshni Bhagat and Keshav Chandra Nature & Objec ve : Against
C. Shambjitmaj Pal and Korra Mallaya restric on on religious sen ment
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 Munda Date: 1899-1900 D. Baisakhi
Revolt People associated : Birsa Munda Ans. C. Deepawali
Nature & Objec ve : Against Jayaprakash Narayan along with his accomplices
aliena on of tribal land due to Forest started making plans to escape from the jail. He
Regula on Act of 1865 became successful in escaping on the occasion of
Tana Date: 1914 Deepawali in 942 when several guards were on leave.
Bhagat People associated: Oraon started the It was a daring escape which made Jayaprakash
Movement movement and Jatra Bhagat was the Narayan a folk hero.
main leader
Nature & Objec ve: Against 45. Where was the first Buddhist Council convened?
moneylenders and contractors. (67th BPSC Re-exam)
A. Rajagriha
42. In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar? B. Amrava
(67th BPSC Re-exam) C. Kanganhalli
A. 1936 D. Pataliputra
B. 1956 Ans. A. Rajagriha
C. 2000 Buddhist Councils
D. 1912 COUNCI VENUE CHAIRMAN PATRON
Ans. A. 1936 L KING
On 1st April 1912 both Bihar and Orissa division were First Sa apani Mahakasyapa Ajatasatr
separated from the Bengal presidency. As Bihar and 483 BC cave at u
Orissa remained a ached but on 1st April 1936 Orissa Rajgriha.
was separated from Bihar. Second Vaishali Sabbakami Kalashok
383BC a
43. During which movement, “Azad Dasta” was active Third Pataliputr Mogalipu aTiss Ashoka
in Bihar? (67th BPSC Re-exam) 250 BC a a
A. Non Coopera on Movement Fourth Kashmir Vasumitra & Kanishka
B. Civil Disobedience Movement 98AD Ashvaghosa
C. Quit India Movement
D. Champaran Satygraha First Council
Ans. C. Quit India Movement  The first Buddhist council is claimed to have taken
Jaya Prakash Narayan ac vely worked underground for place shortly a er Buddha's Parinirvana, circa 483
Indian freedom Movement in this period. For figh ng BC, under King Ajatshatru's sponsorship and
the tyranny of Bri sh rule, he organised an "Azaad presided over by Mahakasyapa, a monk.
Dasta" (Freedom brigade) in Nepal. A er some months,  The mee ng took place at Rajgriha's Sattapani
he was arrested from Punjab while travelling in a train cave.
in September 1943.  The council was convened in order to preserve
The first training camp with Sardar Nityanand Singh as Buddha's teachings (Su a) and disciple norms. The
the chief instructor was set up in Nepal where the Buddha's teachings were separated into three
headquarters of the Madhubani Azad Dasta was Pitakas during this mee ng.
located.  The Buddhist order's regula ons are mostly
contained in the Vinaya Pitaka. Upali was the one
44. In 1942 AD, on the occasion of which festival who recited this.
Jayaprakash Narayan escaped from Hazaribagh  At this council, Ananda composed the Sutta
Jail? (67th BPSC Re-exam) Pitaka (Buddha's teachings) while Mahakassapa
A. Holi composed the Vinaya Pitaka (Monastic Code).
B. Dussehra
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 Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka. It offers one of Telhar Kund waterfall is a popular waterfall that's found
the most comprehensive compila ons of Buddha's in the Kaimur district in Bihar. This waterfall is on the
teachings on doctrine and ethical ideas. Rohtas plateau which is in close proximity to the
Durgava River in Bhabua.
46. The total geographical area of Bihar state is (67th Waterfall Description
BPSC Re-exam) Kakolat The Kakolat falls is located
A. 94316 square km waterfall(Niagra of about 33km away from
B. 94163 square km Bihar) Nawada.
C. 94526 square km Karkat waterfall It is situated near Kaimur hills in
D. 94200 square km the Kaimur district of Bihar.
Ans. B. 94163 square km Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is
The geographical area of Bihar state is “94,163 square located near to it.
kms”. Bihar’s area is 2.86% of the India’s total area and Telhar waterfall It is also located in the Kaimur
it ranks 12th in the country in terms of area. district.
Dhuakund The Dhua Kund are a pair of
47. Which river is known as “Sorrow of Bihar”? (67th waterfall(on Kao waterfalls situated in the city of
BPSC Re-exam) river) Sasaram, Rohtas district.
A. Ganga Manjhar Kund(on It is situated near Sasaram,
B. Kosi Karmnasha river) Rohtas district. It is famous for
C. Son Rakshabandhan fair.
D. Ghaghra Durgawati It is located in Rohtas.
Ans. B. Kosi waterfall(highest
Kosi River System waterfall of Bihar)
 The Kosi is a trans-boundary river which flows Suara waterfall It is located in Rohtas.
through Tibet, Nepal and India. Kaimur
 It has its source in Tibet that includes the world's About district The present district of Kaimur was
highest upland, it then drains a large part of Nepal formed in 1991 from the former
before emerging onto the Gangetic plains. Bhabua sub-division of Shahabad
 Its three major tributaries, the Sun Kosi, Arun and district which had been passed over
Tamur meet at one point just upstream of a 10 km into Rohtas district in 1972. It is the
gorge cut through the Himalayan foothills. western most district of Bihar. The
 The river crosses into northern Bihar, India where Western point of Kaimur called
it branches into distributaries before joining Chand is situated on the Bhabua-
the Ganges near Kursela in Katihar district. Chandauli road. It is surrounded by
 The Kosi carries the maximum amount of silt and Buxar and Rohtas districts of Bihar
sand after the Brahmaputra in India. and Ghazipur, Mirzapur and
 It is also known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” as the Chandauli districts of U ar Pradesh.
annual floods affect about 21,000 sq. km. of fer le The main rivers flowing through the
agricultural lands thereby disturbing the rural district are Karmnasha, Durgawa
economy. and Kudra.
History Kaimur was a part of Magadhan and
48. In which district of Bihar, Telhar Kund waterfall is Gupta rulers from 6th century B.C. to
located? (67th BPSC Re-exam) 5th century A.D. Later it was ruled by
A. Nawada Harshvardhan of Kannauj, Senas,
B. Kaimur Palas and Gauda Kings. It was a part
C. Rohtas of Delhi Sultanate, Sher Shah and
D. Sasaram later it was under Mughals.
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 Kaimur also witnessed the revolt of next to the World Peace Pagoda and
1857 under Kunwar Singh. encircled by lush landscapes
Demographic Popula on = 1626384 Kusheshwar It is been located in Darbhanga’s
Profile Popula on density = 488 per sq.km Asthan Lake Kusheshwar. In 1972, Kusheshwar
Sex ra o = 920 per 1000 males Lake was designated as a bird
Literacy rate = 69.3% sanctuary. Its size fluctuates
between 20 sq km and 100 sq km.
49. Which is the Asia’s largest and freshwater oxbow Its area tends to grow excessively as
lake in Bihar? (67th BPSC Re-exam) a result of the rainy season’s intense
A. Kanwar Lake precipita on. This lake receives
B. Anupam Lake water from lakes like Kamla, Kareh,
C. Kusheshwar Lake etc. It is renowned for producing
D. Ghogha Lake fish. During the winter, migra ng
Ans. A. Kanwar Lake birds such the Pelicia Dama a and
Lakes in Bihar Siberian Crane stop by Kusheshwar
Lake Description Lake
Sagar Pokhar Sagar Pokhar is a pond located at Gogabill Lake It is situated in the district of
Be ah, West Champaran district. Kathihar. It extends upto 218 acres
During Chhath, an important in total. One of the biggest wetlands
fes val of Bihar and eastern U ar in Bihar is this one. It joins the
Pradesh, this pond becomes the Ganga and Mahananda rivers when
center of a rac on. the water level is high due to heavy
Kanwar Lake Kanwar Lake is located in Manjhol rain or flooding. It func ons as a
village in Begusarai district of Bihar sanctuary for birds, pets, and other
The total area of this lake is 16 aqua c and land species. Around
square kilometers. Construc on of 300 migra ng birds from the
Kanwar Lake was done by spilling of Siberian region and the Caspian Sea
Gandak River. More than 60 species visit it throughout the winter and
of birds come from Central Asia to monsoon seasons.
live in this lake during cold days. Anupam Lake Anupam Lake is a natural lake that
Also, Siberian birds appear here in can be found in the Bihar region of
both November and December. All Kaimur. It is a beau ful picture as
in all, this lake is famous for its the lake’s crystal-clear water
habitat of birds. About 106 species reflects the surrounding vegeta on.
of birds, both Indian and foreign, For those who enjoy the outdoors
live here. and photography, the lake is the
Muchalinda It is located in the Bihar town of ideal loca on because it provides
Lake Bodhgaya. At this lake, Buddha used many chances to capture its tranquil
to prac ce his meditate. The statue beauty.
of Lord Buddha is situated in the Matsyagandha In Northern Bihar, there is a man-
middle of the lake and is shown in a Lake made lake called Matsyagandha
posi on of medita on. In essence, Lake. It is located in the Saharsa
it is a lovely pond surrounded by district’s Sa ar Kataiya block.
vegeta on Kharagpur Located in Kusheshwar in
Ghora Katora This lake is located near Rajgir, Lake Darbhanga district of Bihar state,
Lake Bihar’s Nalanda district and is being this lake is also known as
surrounded by Hills. It is situated Kusheshwar Sthan Lake. This lake is
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 This lake is home to a large number D. 61.80%
of birds, so this lake was declared a Ans. C. 51.50%
bird sanctuary in 1972.  Literacy rate (as per 2011, Census) – approximately
Ghogha Lake It is located in Manihari, Ka har. The 61.80% (71.20% male, 51.50% female)
birds of India are mainly seen in this  District with highest per capita income – Patna
lake The trend of migratory birds in  District with minimum per capita income – Sheohar
this lake is very low Also, this lake is  District with highest literacy rate – Rohtas (73.37%)
not very popular among the people  District with lowest literacy rate – Purnia (51.08%)
of Bihar. Also, there are many small  District with highest male literacy rate – Rohtas
lakes around the Ghogha lake, (82.88%)
which become one due to flooding  District with lowest male literacy rate – Purnia
and the area of this lake increases (59.06%)
considerably.  District with highest female literacy rate – Rohtas
Jagatpur Lake It is located in Bhagalpur (62.97%)
Simri- It is located in Saharsa District  District with lowest female literacy rate – Saharsa
Bakhtiarpur (41.68%)
Lake
53. Choose the correct order of the following districts
50. Which district of Bihar has the largest gold of Bihar as per the ascending level of urbanisation
th
reserve? (67 BPSC Re-exam) (67th BPSC Re-exam)
A. Jamui A. Nalanda < Patna < Munger
B. Banka B. Patna < Munger < Nalanda
C. Ka har C. Munger < Nalanda < Patna
D. Munger D. Nalanda < Munger < Patna
Ans. A. Jamui Ans. D. Nalanda < Munger < Patna
As per a Geological Survey of India (GSI) survey, around Patna district has the highest level of Urbanisa on
222.88 million tonnes of gold reserve, including 37.6 (44.3%) apart from this, only two districts Munger
tonnes of mineral -rich ore, are present in Jamui (28.3%) and Nalanda (26.2%) have more than 25%
district, which has the largest gold reserve in Bihar. Urbanisa on.

51. Which district of Bihar is known as “Silk City”? 54. Which type of banks is proposed to be established
th
(67 BPSC Re-exam) for agriculture and rural development in Bihar?
A. Bhojpur (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam)
B. Bhagalpur A. Krishi Vigyan Banks
C. Banka B. Krishi Yantra Banks
D. Ka har C. Krishi Vikas Banks
Ans. B. Bhagalpur D. Krishi U haan Banks
Bhagalpur in Bihar is known as the "Silk City of India" Ans. B. Krishi Yantra Banks
due to its popularity for Bhagalpur (Tussah) silk. As per the announcement of the Agriculture
Bhagalpur translates into the city of good luck, known Department, 328 Krishi Yantra Banks will be set up by
for some major Buddhist a rac ons as well as a large the government in 13 districts of the State. These
number of religious and historic places. Yantra banks will be set up in aspira onal districts of
Bihar like Nawada, Ka har, Begusarai, Sheikhpura,
52. What is the female literacy rate of Bihar as per the Araria, Khagaria, Purnia, Gaya, Aurangabad, Banka,
“Census 2011” of India? (67th BPSC Re-exam) Jamui, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi. Yantra Bank will be set
A. 71.25% up through farmer groups and Agricultural machines
B. 50.50% will be given on rent by these groups to nearby farmers.
C. 51.50% The government will give 80 percent subsidy for

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agricultural machinery banks, the maximum limit of 58. Who is not related to the Champaran Satyagraha
which has been fixed at Rs.8 lakh. of 1917 AD? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam)
A. J.B Kriplani
55. According to the 15th Finance Commission’s B. Raj Kumar Shukla
recommendations, how much share will Bihar C. Rajendra Prasad
receive in divisible pool of Central taxes from D. Ram Manohar Lohia
2021- 26? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam) Ans. D. Ram Manohar Lohia
A. 4.12% Gandhi ji arrived in Champaran, on 10 April 1917 and
B. 4.23% stayed at the house of Sant Raut in Amolwa village with
C. 4.89% a team of eminent lawyers: Brajkishore Prasad,
D. 4.06% Rajendra Prasad, Maulana Mazharul Haque, Anugrah
Ans. A. 4.12% Narayan Sinha, Babu Gaya Prasad Singh, Raj Kumar
The Finance Commission is a cons tu onal body Shukla, Ramnavmi Prasad, and others including J. B.
formed by the President of India to give sugges ons on Kripalani.
centre-state financial rela ons. The 15th Finance
Commission has recommended 4.12 percent share to 59. Who established a branch of Anushilan Samiti in
Bihar in divisible pool of central taxes from 2021-26. Patna in 1913 AD? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam)
A. Ramanda Sinha
56. Who had attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya? B. Sa sh Jha
(67th BPSC Cancelled Exam) C. Sachindra Nath Sanyal
A. Mahavira Swami D. Bipin Jha
B. Gautama Buddha Ans. C. Sachindra Nath Sanyal
C. Simandhar Swami A branch of Anushilan Sami was established in Patna
D. Parshvanath Swami by Sachindranath Sanyal in 1913 and Bankimchandra
Ans. B. Gautama Buddha Mitra of BN College was given responsibili es to lead
Gautam Buddha a ained enlightenment under a pipal the organiza on.
tree at Bodhgaya ( Bihar). Buddha gave his first sermon
in the village of Sarnath, near Varanasi in U ar Pradesh. 60. Who had formed the Bihar Socialist Party in 1931
This event is known as Dharma Chakra Pravartana AD? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam)
(turning of the wheel of law). He died at the age of 80 A. Phulan Chand Tiwari and Rajendra Prasad
in 483 BCE at Kushinagar, U ar Pradesh. B. Phulan Prasad Varma and Jayaprakash Narayan
C. Rajkumar Shukla and Swami Agnivesh
57. Who was the President of the First Buddhist D. Swami Sahajananda and Swami Yogananda
Council? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam) Ans. B. Phulan Prasad Varma and Jayaprakash
A. Vasumitra Narayan
B. Mahakashyapa Ganga Sharan Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri and
C. Sangharaksha Ramanand Mishra formed the “Bihar Socialist Party in
D. Parshvaka 1931.
Ans. B. Mahakashyapa Later in 1934, Jaiprakash Narayan convened a mee ng
First Buddhist Council- 486 BC in Anjuman Islamia Hall in Patna and formally
In Sa aparni guha (Cave) situated outside Rajgriha. inaugurated “Bihar Congress Socialist Party”.
King: Ajatasatru Acharya Narendra Dev became the President of the
Presiding Priest: Venerable Maha Kasyapa with 500 party and Jaiprakash Narayan was made general
monks. secretary.
The First Buddhist Council collected together and
arranged the Buddhist Scriptures known as the Pali 61. Where is Sher Shah’s tomb located? (67th BPSC
Tipitaka Cancelled Exam)
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B. Maner 64. Which district of Bihar has mica deposits? (67th
C. Sitamarhi BPSC Cancelled Exam)
D. Pavapuri A. Rohtas
Ans. A. Sasaram B. Patna
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is in the Sasaram town of C. Gaya
Bihar. The tomb was built by Sher Shah Suri, a Pathan D. Saran
from Bihar defeated the Mughal Empire and founded Ans. C. Gaya
the Suri Empire in northern India. He died in an Mica is found in Jamui, Gaya and Nawada districts of
accidental gunpowder explosion in the fort of Kalinjar Bihar.
in 1545. This tomb is an example of Indo-Islamic
architecture, it was designed by the architect Mir 65. The confluence of the rivers Son and Ganga is
Muhammad Aliwal Khan and built between 1540 and located in which district of Bihar? (67th BPSC
1545. Cancelled Exam)
A. Buxar
62. During Quit India Movement, who among the B. Patna
following escaped from the Hazaribagh Jail? (67th C. Bhojpur
BPSC Cancelled Exam) D. Nalanda
A. Sachchidananda Sinha Ans. B. Patna
B. Jayaprakash Narayan  Patna the capital of Bihar state, is a historic city
C. Jagjivan Ram located at the confluence of three rivers, the
D. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Ganga, the Gandak, and the Son. The Ganga flows
Ans. B. Jayaprakash Narayan all along its northern boundary.
On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Commi ee  The river “Punpun” meets the Ganga near Fatuha
session in Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Patna.
launched the 'Quit India' movement. During this  The river “Karamnasa” meets river Ganga near
period, when the an -Bri sh movement was raging Chausa [Buxar district].
throughout the country, Jayaprakash Narayan made a  The river “Saryu” joins Ganga from North-West
successful escape bid from the Hazaribagh central jail direc on in Chhapra.
in 1942.
66. Which is the first Ramsar site in Bihar? (67th BPSC
63. Who was the President of Gaya session of the Cancelled Exam)
th
Indian National Congress held in 1922 AD? (67 A. Kaimur Range
BPSC Cancelled Exam) B. Kharagpur Lake
A. Chi aranjan Das C. Kanwar Lake
B. Hakim Ajmal Khan D. Rajgir Hill
C. Mahatma Gandhi Ans. C. Kanwar Lake
D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Kanwar lake or Kabartal Lake is situated in the
Ans. A. Chittaranjan Das Begusarai district of Bihar.
Chi aranjan Das (5 November 1870 – 16 June 1925), Kanwar lake is the Asia’s largest and freshwater oxbow
popularly called Deshbandhu (Friend of the Country or lake in Bihar.
Na on), was a Bengali freedom fighter, poli cal ac vist
and lawyer during the Indian Independence Movement 67. Brahmayoni Hill is located in which district of
and the Poli cal Guru of Indian freedom fighter Netaji Bihar? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam)
Subhas Chandra Bose. A. Gaya
Chi aranjan Das was the President of the Gaya Session B. Rohtas
of the Indian Na onal Congress held in 1922. C. Nalanda
D. Nawada
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Brahmayoni is a sacred hill in Gaya in Bihar, which is Ans. B. Northern West
men oned in Mahabharata and Buddhist records. It is Agro- Districts Soil
very close from the Vishnupad Temple. Climatic
Gaya zone
About district Gaya was cons tuted as a district on Agro- West Sandy loam, loam
October 3, 1865. In 1976 Nawada Climatic Champaran, The following are
and Aurangabad were carved out zone East the six broad soil
from Gaya and in 1986 Jehanabad 1(Northern Champaran, association groups
was carved out. Gaya district is a West) Saran, Siwan, of this zone.
part of Magadha division. Falgu is Sitamarhi,  Sub-
the major river flowing through the Sheohar, Himalayan
district. Muzaffarpur, and forest
History Gaya has historical and mythological Vaishali, soil
importance. Gaya derives its name Madhubani,  Recent
from mythological demon Gayasur, Darbhanga, alluvial Tarai
whose body became so pious that Samas pur, soil
he had the power to absolve the sins Gopalganj,  Young
of those who touched him or looked Begusarai Alluvial
at him. Hence, people come to Gaya calcareous
to perform shraddha on his body to soil
absolve the sins of their ancestors.  Young
Hindus perform Pind Daan in gaya alluvial
on the river Falgu. calcareous
Gaya is surrounded by small rocky saline soil
hills namely Mangala-Gauri,  Young
Shringa-Sthan, Ram-Shila and alluvial non-
Brahmayoni on three sides and river calcareous,
Falgu on the fourth side. non-saline
Gaya has witnessed the rise and fall soil
of many dynas es such as Sisunaga,  Recent
Nanda, Mauryas, Palas and Khaljis. alluvial
Bodh Gaya is the famous holy place calcareous
of the Buddhists. Ashoka visited soil
Gaya and built the first temple at Agro- Purnea, Sandy loam, clay
Bodh Gaya to commemorate the Climatic Ka har, loam
enlightenment of Gautam Buddha. zone Saharsa, There are three
Demographic Popula on = 4391418 2(Northern Supaul, broad soil
Profile Popula on density = 883 per sq.km East) Madhepura, association groups
Sex ra o = 937 per 1000 males Khagaria, in this zone:
Literacy rate = 63.7% Araria,  Recent
Kishanganj alluvial terai
68. Which agro-climatic region of Bihar has the soil
highest number of districts? (67th BPSC Cancelled  Recent
Exam) alluvial non-
A. Northern East calcareous
B. Northern West soil
C. Southern East  Recent
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 calcareous  Old alluvial
soil saline and
Agro- Sheikhpura, Sandy loam, clay saline-alkali
Climatic Munger, loam, loam, clay soils.
zone Jamui, The following are
3A(Southern Lakhisarai, the broad soil
East) Bhagalpur association groups
and Banka in this zone.
Agro- Rohtas,  The recent
Climatic Bhojpur, alluvial
zone Buxar, calcareous
3B(Southern Bhabua, soil.
West) Arwal, Patna,  Tal land soil,
Nalanda, light grey,
Nawada, dark grey
Jehanabad, medium to
Aurangabad, heavy
69. According to 2011 Census, which district of Bihar
Gaya textured
has more women than men? (67th BPSC Cancelled
soil.
Exam)
 Old alluvial
A. Gopalganj
reddish
B. Begusarai
yellow,
C. Patna
yellowish-
D. Siwan
grey
Ans. A. Gopalganj
centenary
CENSUS 2011
soil.
 Sex Ra o – 918
 Old alluvial
 District with highest sex ra o – Gopalganj (1021)
grey,
 District with lowest sex ra o – Munger (876)
greyish-
 Child Sex Ra o (0–6 Years) – 935
yellow,
 District with highest child sex ra o – Kishanganj
heavy
(971)
texture soil
 District with lowest child sex ra o – Vaishali (904)
with
Gopalganj
cracking
About district Gopalganj was no fied as a district
nature.
on October 2, 1973. River Gandak
 The recent
flows through the district.
alluvial
History The history of Gopalganj is basically
yellowish to
the history of Saran. The ancient
reddish-
state of Mallayas served as the
yellow non-
fron er of Gopalganj. Saran was
calcareous
part of Kaushal Kingdom.
non-saline
In medieval mes Gopalganj came
soils.
under the control of the Afghans
 Old alluvial
and Mughals.
yellowish to
During the Bri sh me, Gopalganj
red-yellow
was a Kingdom of Maharaja Fateh
soil of
Shahi of Hussainpur.
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 Demographic Popula on = 2562012  He a famous Indigo cul vator of Champaran and he
Profile Popula on density = 1260 per was a money lender as well.
sq.km  He rose to fame for his close associa on with
Sex ra o = 1021 per 1000 males Gandhiji during the Champaran Satyagraha.
Literacy rate = 65.5%  Raj Kumar Shukla convinced Mahatma Gandhi to
visit Champaran, which was a turning point in
70. In which year was the first sitting of the Bihar India’s struggle for independence.
Legislative Council convened? (67th BPSC
Cancelled Exam) 73. In which year was Bihar divided to create
A. 1911 “Jharkhand”? (67th BPSC Cancelled Exam)
B. 1913 A. 2000
C. 1914 B. 2001
D. 1919 C. 2004
Ans. B. 1913 D. 2005
The first si ng of the Council was convened on 20th Ans. A. 2000
January, 1913 at Bankipore, in Patna. The state of Jharkhand was created on 15 November
2000, by dividing Bihar. In the same year state of
71. How many seats are reserved for the SC U arakhand and Chha sgarh were also created.
candidates in the Bihar Legislative Assembly? (67th
BPSC Cancelled Exam) 74. Which city of Bihar is surrounded by five hills?
A. 38 (66th BPSC Re-exam)
B. 40 A. Gaya
C. 44 B. Patna
D. 46 C. Bhagalpur
Ans. A. 38 D. Rajgir
With the crea on of a separate State of Jharkhand, by Ans. D. Rajgir
an Act of Parliament tled as the Bihar Reorganisa on Rajgir city of Bihar is surrounded by five hills. It is
Act, the strength of the Bihar Legisla ve Assembly was located in Nalanda district of Bihar. It is surrounded by
reduced from 324 to 243 members. Among 243 seats five hills named Ratnagiri, Vipulachal, Vaibhavagiri,
38 are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 2 are Songiri and Udaygiri. It is an important Buddhist, Hindu
reserved for Scheduled Tribes. and Jain pilgrimage site

72. Who invited Gandhiji to come to Champaran? 75. The oldest culture from Chirand of Bihar is (66th
(67th BPSC Cancelled Exam) BPSC Re-exam)
A. Rajkumar Shukla A. Palaeolithic Culture
B. Rajendra Prasad B. Mesolithic Culture
C. Jayaprakash Narayan C. Neolithic Culture
D. Krishna Sahay D. Chalcolithic Culture
Ans. A. Rajkumar Shukla Ans. C. Neolithic Culture
Mahatma Gandhi was invited to Champaran by Raj Chirand is an important archaeological site in the Saran
Kumar Shukla and Sant Raut. Champaran Satyagrah of district of Bihar. It is 1st known site of Neolithic culture
1917 was the first Satyagrah Movement lead by in India. However, Chirand has also revealed evidences
Mahatma Gandhi in India. The Satyagraha was against of Chalcolithic and Iron Age se lements.
the exploita ve Prac ces adopted by European
Planters. 76. Baba Thakur Das established which society in
 Raj Kumar Shukla was born on 23rd August 1875 in Patna? (66th BPSC Re-exam)
Satwaria village of Champaran in Bihar. A. Servants of India Society
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C. Seva Sami 80. All India Azad Dasta at Bakri ka Tapu was
D. Social Service League organized during the Quit India Movement by
Ans. B. Ramkrishna Mission Society (66th BPSC Re-exam)
Baba Thakur Das established the Ramakrishna mission A. Ram Manohar Lohia
society at Patna in 1906-07 with the aim of social B. Usha Mehta
upli ment of women, to help poor and to eradicate C. Chi u Pandey
untouchability and orthodoxy from society D. Jayprakash Narayan
Ans. D. Jayprakash Narayan
77. Kunwar Singh entered Jagdishpur on (66th BPSC Azad Dasta was organized by Jai Prakash Narayan while
Re-exam) being underground during Quit India Movement, from
A. 22nd April, 1858 Tarai region of Nepal (Bakari ka Tapu), to fight the
B. 23rd April, 1858 tyranny of the Bri sh rule.
C. 20th April, 1858
D. 25th April, 1858 81. The Bihar Herald was started in 1872 by (66th BPSC
Ans. A. 22nd April, 1858 Re-exam)
Kunwar Singh led the rebellion of 1857 in Bihar. On 22 A. Munshi Surajmal
April 1858 he re-entered Jagdishpur and defeated the B. Rai Roshan Lal
Bri shers but due to ba le injuries, he died on 26th C. Baba Guru Prasad Sen
April 1858 in his palace in Jagdishpur. D. Krishan Bha
Ans. C. Baba Guru Prasad Sen
78. The Champaran movement was basically against Newspapers in Bihar
(66th BPSC Re-exam)  The first English weekly newspaper of Bihar is “The
A. Land revenue Bihar Herald”. It was started by Guru Prasad Sen in
B. Cash crops the year 1875.
C. Agricultural policies of the Bri sh Government  “The Searchlight” was the first English daily
D. Land Grants newspaper from Bihar.
Ans. B. Cash crops  In 1881, a newspaper named “Indian chronicle”
The Champaran movement of 1917, was against the was published from Patna.
Tinkathia system of Indigo planters. So basically, it was  The early 20th century witnessed the publica on of
against the cash crop a daily named “The Motherland” and “Bihar
Standard” other newspapers by Na onalists.
79. In 1904, the Golden League was established at
Deoghar with the objective of boycotting the 82. Who was the first Governor of Bihar after
British and advancing the Swadeshi movement in Independence? (66th BPSC Re-exam)
(66th BPSC Re-exam) A. Jagannath Mishra
A. Bengal B. Lalit Narayan Mishra
B. Avadh C. Jairamdas Daulatram
C. Punjab D. Jaiprakash Narayan
D. Bihar Ans. C. Jairamdas Daulatram
Ans. D. Bihar Shri Jairamdas Daulatram was first governor of Bihar
The Golden League was established at “Deoghar” in a er independence.
Bihar with the objec ve of boyco ng the Bri sh and
advancing the Swadeshi movement. The Golden 83. How many districts of Bihar had less than 10 lakhs
League Society was formed in 1904 by a group of population in 2011? (66th BPSC Re-exam)
teachers who used a gymnasium as the loca on. A. 2
Notable members included Barin Ghose, his uncle B. 3
Manindra Basu, and many others. C. 4
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Ans. B. 3 1954. Kosi and Bagma are the
As per census 2011, Out of 38 district of Bihar only 3 important rivers flowing through
district have less than 10 lakhs popula on. These the district.
districts are- Arwal (700843), Sheohar (656246) and Under the Guptas(from 320AD) the
Sheikhpura (636342). en re North Bihar was consolidated
as a Tribhuk (province) with its
84. Name the districts of Bihar which has the lowest capital at Vaishali.
rural female literacy rate in 2001 and 2011 The Karnatas and Senas claimed
respectively? (66th BPSC Re-exam) authority over the por on of
A. Kishanganj and Madhepura Saharsa.
B. Supaul and Saharsha Demographic Popula on = 1900661
C. Supaul and Madhepura Profile Popula on density = 1127 per
D. Kishanganj and Saharsa sq.km
Ans. D. Kishanganj and Saharsa Sex ra o = 906 per 1000 males
In 2001 lowest rural female literacy rate among districts Literacy rate = 53.2%
of Bihar was in Kishanganj while in 2011 Saharsa district
has the lowest rural female literacy rate 85. What is the share of Bihar in the divisible pool of
Kishanganj Central taxes on the recommendation of the 15th
About district Kishanganj is a part of Purnea Finance Commission? (66th BPSC Re-exam)
division. It came into existence on A. 10.06%
January 14, 1990. Kishanganj is B. 11.02%
situated on the north-eastern part C. 13.02%
of Bihar and is part of chicken neck D. 15.03%
on the map of India. It has an Ans. A. 10.06%
interna onal border with Nepal and The share of Bihar in the divisible pool of Central taxes
a narrow strip of 20km land of West on the recommenda on of the 15th Finance
Bengal separates Kishanganj from Commission is 10.06%
Bangladesh. Important rivers
flowing through the district are 86. Ram Vilas Paswan started his political career from
Mahananda, Kankai, Mechi, which political party? (66th BPSC)
Doictnk, Ratua and Sudhani. A. Janta Party
History During the Mughal period, B. Bhara ya Lok Dal
Kishanganj was a part of Nepal and C. Samyukta Socialist Party
was known as Nepalgarh. It was D. Praja Socialist Party
captured by Shah Alam, the Mughal Ans. C. Samyukta Socialist Party
emperor and was renamed as Ram Vilas Paswan started his poli cal career from
Alamganj in his honour. Samyuakta Socialist Party. He was elected to the Bihar
It is one of the most sensi ve State Legisla ve Assembly in 1969 from Alauli, a
district of India, as it shares border reserved cons tuency. He formed Lok Janshak Party
with Nepal and is very near to in 2000. He died on 8 October 2020.
Bangladesh.
Demographic Popula on = 1690400 87. Who spearheaded the 1857 revolt in Bihar? (66th
Profile Popula on density = 897 per sq.km BPSC)
Sex ra o = 950 per 1000 males A. Nana Saheb
Literacy rate = 55.5% B. Tatya Tope
Saharsa C. Kunwar Singh
About district Saharsa came into independent D. Maulavi Ahmadullah
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Kunwar Singh was a member of the illustrious Ujjainiya unbeatable right up un l the last end. He had
(Panwar) Rajput family of Jagdispur, which is now a part mastered the techniques of guerilla warfare.
of India’s Bhojpur district. The Bri sh were perplexed by his tac cs.
 Role of Kunwar Singh In Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
o One of the most significant freedom fighters 88. Who drew Gandhiji’s attention to the plight of
during the Sepoy Mu ny of 1857 was Kunwar Indigo peasants in Champaran? (66th BPSC)
Singh. Kunwar Singh was born in Jagdishpur, A. Rajendra Prasad
Shahabad, Bihar, which is currently in the B. Anugraha Narayan Sinha
district of Bhojpur. C. Acharya Kripalani
o It was meant to die a hero in the Great Rising D. Raj Kumar Shukla
of 1857, and it was around 1777 AD. Babu Ans. D. Raj Kumar Shukla
Kunwar Singh was about eighty years old when Raj Kumar Shukla was an Indigo cul vator of
the people of all of India rose up in 1857 in Champaran , Bihar. He had convinced Mahatma Gandhi
opposi on to Bri sh rule. He had already to visit Champaran in Bihar to see the plight of the
passed his prime-age years. He ba led the cul vators under an oppressive system established by
Bri sh East India Company at that me. European Indigo planters. This led to the launch of
o When the call to ba le came, Kunwar Singh Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 by Gandhi ji
jumped into the fray despite his advanced age
and deteriora ng health. For nearly a year, he 89. Which was the first capital of ancient
fought the Bri sh forces with grim resolve and Mahajanapada “Magadh”? (66th BPSC)
unflinching heroism. A. Pataliputra
o Kunwar Singh led the resistance to the Bri sh B. Vaishali
in Bihar. On July 5, at Danapur, the men who C. Champa
had rebelled were now under his authority. D. Anga
o He took over the district’s administra ve E. None of the above/More than one of the above
centre in Arrah two days later. On August 3, Ans. E. None of the above/More than one of the
Major Vincent Eyre relieved the town, routed above
Kunwar Singh’s army, and obliterated As per Buddhist text Angu ara Nikaya there were 16
Jagdishpur. In December 1857, Kunwar Singh Mahajanpadas. Magadha gained sovereignty and
le his home village and travelled to Lucknow. became the most powerful Mahajanpada. Rajagriha or
o He took control of Azamgarh in March 1858. modern-day Rajgir historically known as Girivraja was
But he soon had to leave the area. Brigadier the first capital of Magadha.
Douglas was a er him, so he fled for his Bihar
home. 90. Swami Sahajananda was related to which of the
o Kunwar Singh was a key player in the First War following? (66th BPSC)
of Independence, a magnificent period in A. Tribal Movement in Bihar
Indian history. B. Labour Movement in Bihar
o The Bihar-based Indian Rebellion of 1857 was C. Peasant Movement in Bihar
led by Singh. When he was asked to take up D. Caste Movement in Bihar
arms, he was about 80 years old and in poor Ans. C. Peasant Movement in Bihar
condi on.  Swami Sahajanand Saraswa had established the
o Both Babu Amar Singh, his brother, and Hare Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929. He was the
Krishna Singh, his commander in chief, gave first president of All India Kisan Sabha, which was
him assistance. Some contend that the la er formed with some congress socialists at the
was Kunwar Singh’s true secret to his ini al Lucknow session of INC on 11th April 1936.
military victory.  Sahajanand Saraswa was an asce c, a na onalist
o He put up a valiant effort, tormented Bri sh and a peasant leader of India. Although born in
forces for almost a year, and remained North-Western Provinces (present-day U ar

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 Pradesh), his social and poli cal ac vi es focussed  There was a dispute among the French, Bri sh and
mostly on Bihar in the ini al days, and gradually Dutch companies over the trade rights of saltpetre.
spread to the rest of India with the forma on of the  In 1759, Ba le of Bedara happened in which Bri sh
All India Kisan Sabha. He had set up an ashram at defeated Dutch.
Bihta, near Bihar carried out most of his work in the  In 1781, Bri sh commanding officer Major Hardy
later part of his life from there. He was an captured the warehouse of Dutch in Patna but later
intellectual, prolific writer, social reformer and in 1784, it was returned back to the Dutch.
revolu onary. Danes in Bihar
 Saraswa organised the Bakasht Movement in In 1774-75, the Danes started a factory in Patna at
Bihar in 1937–1938. "Bakasht" means self- Nepali Kothi.
cul vated. The movement was against the evic on East India Company in Bihar
of tenants from Bakasht lands by zamindars and led  They established factory in 1620(closed in 1621) at
to the passing of the Bihar Tenancy Act and the Alamganj in Patna for the trade of saltpetre that
Bakasht Land Tax. He also led the successful was much in demand in European market.
struggle in the Dalmia Sugar Mill at Bihta, where  In 1651, they established factory in
peasant-worker unity was the most important Gulzarbagh(Presently the company factory at
characteris c. On hearing of Saraswa 's arrest Gulzarbagh has been turned into Government
during the Quit India Movement, Subhash Chandra prin ng press).
Bose and All India Forward Bloc decided to observe  Warren Has ngs (Governor-General of India) in
28 April as All-India Swami Sahajanand Day in 1783 order to construct dome-shaped granary of
protest of his incarcera on by the Bri sh Raj. Golghar, in order to fight against famine. Captain
 Subhash Chandra Bose said: “Swami Sahajanand John Gars n in 1786 AD built the massive granary.
Saraswa is, in the land of ours, a name to conjure  Lord Cornwallis introduced Permanent land
with. The undisputed leader of the peasant Se lement in Bengal, Orissa and Madras to fix the
movement in India, he is today the idol of the share of revenue i.e. 10/11th for
masses and the hero of millions…” Bri sh and 1/11th for Zamindars.

91. Which company established its factory in 1632 at 92. When was Bihar established? (66th BPSC)
th
Patna, Bihar? (66 BPSC) A. 1911
A. Bri sh East India Company B. 1912
B. Dutch East India Company C. 1913
C. Portuguese East India Company D. 1914
D. French East India Company Ans. B. 1912
Ans. B. Dutch East India Company Bihar was established on 22 March 1912. On this day,
Portuguese in Bihar the Bri sh carved out the state from Bengal in 1912. In
 1st European to enter Bihar in 17th century. 1912 Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal
 They established factory at Hoogly in Bengal but Presidency.
frequently visited Patna for trade through water
channels and roads. 93. In Tinkathia system in Bihar, how much land was
Dutch in Bihar to be reserved for indigo cultivation? (66th BPSC)
 In 1632, Dutch established factory in Patna. A. 01/20
 In 1662, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb granted trade B. 01/03
rights to the Dutch to trade in Bihar, Bengal and C. 03/20
Orissa. D. 03/25
 In 1665, French traveller Tavernier came to Patna Ans. C. 03/20
and later travelled to Chhapra which was the major Tinkathiya System was the system under which the
centre of saltpetre refinery in Bihar at that me. na ve farmers of Champaran in Bihar were forced to
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of land. This gave birth to several revolts and went to America, there he was greatly influenced by
movements. Marxist thoughts. In 1929, he came back to India and
joined Indian Na onal Congress. During the Civil
94. Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar? (66th Disobedience Movement in 1932, Shri JayPrakash
BPSC) Narayan was imprisoned for a year and a er arrest, he
A. Shri Krishna Singh was sent to Nasik jail. A er returning from jail, he was
B. Satya Pal Malik determined to form Congress Socialist Party in 1933
C. Ni sh Kumar and himself was the General Secretary of that party. In
D. Rabri Devi 1939, he was again arrested and absconded
Ans. A. Shri Krishna Singh drama cally along with his fellows from Hazaribagh jail.
Sri Krishna Singh was born on 21st October 1887 in Due to this he became the hero of underground
Khanwa. He received his early educa on from Zila movement. On Diwali night(9th November 1942 he
School in Monghyr. Sri Krishna Sinha graduated from escaped from Hazaribagh jail. In 1948, people with
Patna University. A er obtaining a degree in Law, he socialist inclina ons le the Congress and formed Praja
started legal prac ce in 1915. Known as Bihar Kesari, he Socialist Party in 1952. Due to poli cal differences, he
was the first Chief Minister of the Indian state of le party in 1954 and devoted his life for the Bhoodan
Bihar(1946-1961). Movement of Vinoba Bhave. He le the poli cs of
power and in 1974, on request he took over the charge
95. Where was the first Congress session in Bihar of student movement. With this movement, he came
held? (66th BPSC) to be known as Loknayak. With the declara on of
A. Patna emergency in India on 25th June, 1975, he was kept
B. Gaya under strict watch. Later on, due to illness he was
C. Muzaffarpur released. In general elec on of 1977, Indira’s Congress
D. Darbhanga was badly defeated and Morarji Desai became the
Ans. A. Patna Prime Minister of India. On 8th October, 1979, he died
The first Congress session in Bihar was held at Bankipur at Patna.
in Patna, Bihar.
Session Year Place President of the 96. Which of the following was Gandhiji’s first
session Satyagraha Movement in Indian in which he used
27th 1912 Bankipur R.N. Mudholkar Civil Disobedience? (66th BPSC)
session A. Champaran
37th 1922 Gaya C.R. Das B. Kheda
Session C. Ahmedabad
53rd 1940 Ramgarh Maulana Abul D. Rowla Satyagraha
Session Kalam Azad Ans. A. Champaran
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Civil
Which title was given to Jayaprakash Narayan? (66th Disobedience Movement launched by Mahatma
BPSC) Gandhi to protest against the injus ce meted out to
A. Praja Hitechhu tenant farmers in Champaran district of Bihar.
B. Lok Nayak
C. Lokmanya 97. Among the following pairs of mineral and district,
D. Rashtra Nayak which one is correctly matched? (66th BPSC)
Ans. B. Lok Nayak A. Limestone: Kaimur
JayPrakash Narayan was an important pillar of freedom B. Mica: Gaya
struggle of India. He was born on 11th October, 1902 at C. Quartzite: Madhubani
Sitab Diyara village of Saran district in Bihar. Since his D. Lead and Zinc: Gaya
student life he was ac ve in the na onal movement. Ans. A. Limestone: Kaimur
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 Kaimur, Munger and Rohtas Limestone
Nawada, Jamui and Gaya Mica
Lakhisarai, Munger and Nalanda Quartzite
Banka and Rohtas Lead and Zinc

98. Which one of the following pairs of Industry and

place is not correctly matched? (66th BPSC)
A. Oil-Refinery: Barauni
B. Cement: Banjari
C. Fer lizer: Bhaurahi
D. Bharat Wagon and Engineering Plant: Bhagalpur
Ans. D. Bharat Wagon and Engineering Plant:
Bhagalpur
Bharat Wagon and Engineering Corpora on Limited is
located at Muzaffarfur and “Mokama” 100. In which one of the following pairs of
administrative divisions of Bihar, Ganga river does
99. Piedmont Swamp Soil is found only in which one not flow? (66th BPSC)
of the following districts of Bihar? (66th BPSC) A. Darbhanga: Munger
A. Madhubani B. Purnea: Bhagalpur
B. Bhagalpur C. Tirhut: Saran
C. West Champaran D. Kosi : Magadh
D. Sitamarhi Ans. D. Kosi : Magadh
Ans. C. West Champaran The Ganga river originates from Gangotri glacier in
Piedmont Swamp Soil is found in Northwestern part of U arakhand. It flows in U arakhand, UP, Bihar,
West Champaran district of Bihar. Here abundance of Jharkhand and West Bengal. It drains into the Bay of
swamps are found, which favour the cul va on of Bengal. In Bihar Ganga river flows through the middle
Paddy in this region of North Bihar & South Bihar from west to east. It flows
 Piedmont Swamp Soil is formed in the north- from Darbhanga-Munger, Purnea-Bhagalpur, and
western parts of West Champaran. It is a region of Tirhut-Saran. It does not flow from Kosi-Magadh.
Bhabar plain. Rocks and pebble are predominant in
the soil. 101. Among the following pairs of tribe and
 Due to excessive rain and moisture, marshy land district, which one is not correctly matched? (66th
has developed at some places. BPSC)
 Due to the pre-dominance of forests, the soil is A. Santhal: Banka
brownish and acidic in nature. B. Munda: Jamui
 It is rich in organic ma er. This soil is suitable for C. Oraon: Supaul
rice cul va on. D. Kharwar: Bhagalpur
Ans. B. Munda: Jamui
There are 33 tribes that have been no fied as schedule
tribes in Bihar
Tribes Districts
Santal Bhagalpur, Purnia, Saharsa, Munger,
Banka, Jamui, Kishanganj, Araria,
Madhepura
Oraon Purnia, Ka har, Supaul, Rohtas, Buxar,
Darbhanga, Kaimur, West Champaran,
Bhagalpur
Kharwar Bhagalpur, Purnia, Rohtas, Kaimur
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 Gond Siwan, Bhojpur, Kaimur, West Champaran, covered by the sanctuary. Dry and wet sal (Shorea
Saran, Rohtas robusta) forests, ravine thorn woods, and tropical
Munda Ka har dry riverine forests are among the natural
Chero Rohtas, Bhojpur, Gaya vegeta on found in the sanctuary. Tigers, leopards,
Kora Munger, Jamui, Ka har wolves, sloth bears, chitals, chinkaras, and several
Tharu West Champaran bird species are among the fauna found in the
Korwa Rohtas, Bhojpur, Purnea, Munger, Ka har sanctuary.
Lohra Purnia  Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary: Kaimoor Wildlife
Mal Bhagalpur, Saharsa Sanctuary is located in two different districts
Paharias named Kaimur and Rohtas. It is the largest
sanctuary in the state and occupies an area of
about 1342 sq km. This sanctuary has ancient cave
102. Which one of the following districts is having
the only National Park of Bihar? (66th BPSC) pain ngs and the world’s oldest Fossil Park to its
A. Nalanda acclaim. In the valleys of the sanctuary there are
B. Bhagalpur several waterfalls, of which the finest are, Karkat
C. West Champaran Waterfall and Telhar. It is home to more than 70
D. East Champaran species of resident birds, which stay here all around
Ans. C. West Champaran the year. The number increases in the migratory
The only Na onal Park of Bihar, “Valmiki Na onal Park” season i.e., during the winters, when there is an
is located in West Champaran district influx of birds from the Central Asia region. Tigers,
All the wildlife sanctuaries and the national parks leopards, wild boars, sloth bears, sambar deer,
found in Bihar are given below: chitals, four-horned antelopes, and nilgais are just
 Bhimbandh Sanctuary: Bhimbandh is located west a few of the creatures that call the Wildlife
of Santhal Pargana, north of the Chota Nagpur Sanctuary home.
Plateau, and south of the Ganges River. The wildlife  Pant Wildlife Sanctuary: The Pant Wildlife
sanctuary was established in 1976. It is located Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary close to the town
near Bhagalpur and spans a vast area with a of Rajgir in Bihar. It is a part of the Nalanda Forest
surface size of over 682 square kilometres. It also Division. The five mountains that make up the Pant
has non-forest areas that are heavily populated on Wildlife Sanctuary’s landscape are Ratnagiri,
all sides. The majority of the Bhimbandh Vipulgiri, Vaibhargiri, Songiri, and Udaygiri. Species
Sanctuary’s terrain is made up of a cockling length of vital importance in this sanctuary are: Wild boar
of knolls, which offers a stunning view. The (Sus scrofa), nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus),
chital (Axis axis), red junglefowl (Gallus gallus
Bhimbandh Sanctuary is easily reachable from any
far-flung corner of the country because it is situated murghi), Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica),
about 56 kilometres from the district of Munger Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis), northern plains gray
toward its southwestern border. There are several langur (Semnopithecus entellus), rhesus macaque
hot water springs that maintain nearly the same (Macaca mula a), and golden jackal (Canis
temperature all year round, the best of which may aureus). Some of the endangered species found in
be found in Bhimbandh, Sita Kund, and Rishi Kund. the sanctuary are the Indian python (Python
 Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary: Gautam Budha molurus) etc.
Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gaya district of  Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary: Kabartal Wetland,
Bihar state and Koderma district of Jharkhand state also known as Kanwar Jheel, covers 2,620 hectares
of the Indo-Gange c plains in the northern Bihar
in east-central India. The sanctuary, which has a
259 sq km area, was established in 1976. The State. The Site is one of 18 wetlands within an
region was an exclusive hun ng reserve un l it was extensive floodplain complex; it floods during the
made into a wildlife refuge. Parts of the Chota monsoon season to a depth of 1.5 metres. This
Nagpur dry deciduous forests and Lower Gange c absorp on of floodwaters is a vital service in Bihar
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 inunda on. During the dry season, areas of Vikramshila Gange c Dolphin Sanctuary. The
marshland dry out and are used for agriculture. sanctuary is a 60-kilometre stretch of the Ganges
Significant biodiversity is present, with 165 plant river in the Bhagalpur district, running from
species and 394 animal species recorded, including Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. Being a riverine habitat,
221 bird species. The Wetland is an important its boundary and expanse keep on changing due to
stopover along the Central Asian Flyway, with 58 changing geomorphology of the Ganga river. The
migratory waterbirds using it to rest and refuel. It sanctuary is named a er the well-known
is also a valuable site for fish biodiversity with over archaeological remnants of Vikramshila University,
50 species documented. Five cri cally endangered which, along with Nalanda during the Pala dynasty,
species inhabit the site, including three vultures – was once a renowned centre of Buddhist learning
the red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), white- throughout the world. It was designated as the
rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Indian Vikramshila Gange c Dolphin Sanctuary in 1991
vulture (Gyps indicus) – and two waterbirds, the and is Asia’s only protected habitat for cri cally
sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) and Baer’s endangered Gange c dolphins. The Gange c
pochard (Aythya baeri). Major threats to the Site Dolphin is the na onal aqua c animal of India. The
include water management ac vi es such as Gange c Dolphins are also known as Soons by
drainage, water abstrac on, damming and locals and are the main a rac on. They are listed
canaliza on. The wetland is situated in Begusarai in Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife Protec on Act,
district in the state of Bihar. 1972, and Appendix 2 of the Conven on of
 Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary: The two sanctuaries at Migratory Species, and they are considered
Nagi Dam and Nak Dam are so near to one endangered on the 2006 IUCN Red List of
another that they can be considered one bird area. Threatened Species. The sanctuary is also home to
The Nagi-Nak Bird Sanctuary is situated in south a wide range of other aqua c species that are in
Bihar’s Jhajha Jamui district, close to the Jharkhand danger, such as the 135 species of waterfowl, the
border. On February 25, 1984, Nagi Bird Sanctuary gharial (Gavialis gange cus), the Indian smooth-
was designated a bird sanctuary in accordance with coated o er (Lutrogale perspicillata), and other
Sec on 18 of the Wildlife (Protec on) Act, freshwater turtles.
1972. According to a report by Wetlands  Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park: In Patna, Bihar,
Interna onal, 1,600 bar-headed geese, or about 3% India, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, commonly
of the species’ global popula on, have been referred to as Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park or
spo ed here. As a result of this unusual occurrence, Patna Zoo, is situated off Bailey Road. The park was
Birdlife Interna onal, a global organisa on, has first created in 1969 as a botanical garden, and it
designated the Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary as an was made public in 1973 as a zoo. Since 1973, this
important bird area and held that it is vital for the park has been a combina on of a botanical garden
conserva on of the world’s bird popula on. During with a zoo. The state government declared the area
the winter, thousands of migratory birds to be a protected forest on March 8, 1983, a er
congregate in the reservoir, par cularly from acquiring it from the Public Works Department and
November to February. Some of these species the Revenue Department.
found in the Nagi- Nak Bird Sanctuaries are from  Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary: The West
Eurasia, Central Asia, the Arc c Circle, Russia and Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar is
Northern China. Other major birds: Indian Courser, home to the Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary. It is
Indian Sandgrouse, Yellow-wa led Lapwing and located on 8.74 sq km of land and was established
Indian Robin. Major threats to the biodiversity of in 1978. It is located in the moist deciduous wood
the sanctuaries: Agricultural runoff; Land dispute ecoregion of the Lower Gange c Plains. The wildlife
between Irriga on and Forest Departments; sanctuary is primarily a wetland and is situated on
Leasing out of the site for fishing. an oxbow lake in the Gandaki River floodplain. A
 Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary: The wide diversity of permanent and migratory aqua c
Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India, is home to the birds inhabit the place. The sanctuary contains

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 sec ons of Khair-sissoo forest, dry riverine forest, A. Swami Sahajanand Saraswa
and swamp forest (Acacia catechu-Dalbergia B. Ram Sundar Singh
sissoo). C. Ganga Saran Sinha
 Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary: Bihar’s West D. Ramanand Mishra
Champaran district is home to the Valmiki Na onal Ans. A. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Park, a ger reserve. This protected area surrounds Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha(1929)
the Gange c Plains biogeographic region. It is the It was formed by Swami Sahajanand Saraswa .
only na onal park in Bihar. The Be ah Raj and Kisan Sabha at Munger(1922-23)
Ramanagar Raj owned the vast forest region of It was organized by Mohammad Zubair and Shri Krishna
Valmiki Nagar (formerly known as Bhainsa Lotan) Singh.
ll the early 1950s. It was designated as a wildlife
sanctuary in 1978 and it was made Valmiki 105. Who led the Salt Satyagraha in Bhagalpur?
Na onal Park in 1990. The Valmiki Nagar Na onal th
(65 BPSC)
Park is rich in flora and fauna. It contains a A. Shri Krishna Singh
combina on of forests like moist mixed deciduous B. Mahadev Lal Sarraf
forests without Sal, wet and dry Sal forests and C. Kumar Mishra
tropical swamp forests without wet grasslands and D. Satyanarayan
reed beds. There are nearly 32 rep les in the forest, Ans. B. Mahadev Lal Sarraf
including cobras, pythons, krait, crocodiles, sand  The Salt Satyagraha in Bhagalpur was led by
boas, gharials, monitor lizards, banded krait, etc. Mahadev Lal Saraf in the year 1930. He was highly
influenced by Gandhiji's thoughts. The movement
103. Who is considered as the Creator of Modern witnessed the refusal to pay chaukidari tax, protest
Bihar? (65th BPSC) infront of liquor shops, promo on of use of Khadi
A. Sachchidananda Sinha etc.
B. Kumar Kalika Prasad Sinha  Salt Satyagraha was organized under the leadership
C. Sir Ganesh Singh of Shri Krishna Singh in Munger district. Rajendra
D. Acharya Narendra Dev Prasad prepared the outline of this Salt Satyagraha
Ans. A. Sachchidananda Sinha movement. During the Salt Satyagraha, a group of
 Sachchidananda Sinha is considered as the 13 people in Champaran district was headed by
“Creator of Modern Bihar”. Vipin Bihari Verma. The Salt Satyagraha started in
 Sachchidananda was born in 1928. Patna on 16 April 1930 and Nakhaspind was chosen
 Sachchidanand Sinha remained ac ve as a writer, to break the salt law near Mangal Talab.
thinker, speaker, journalist, editor and ac vist
throughout his life. The sources of his ideology 106. Who led the “Ambari Satyagraha” in 1939 in
remained within the socialist ideology, but he Bihar? (65th BPSC)
expressed his belief in taking a cri cal view towards A. Rahul Sankrityayan
socialist poli cs and its leaders. B. Yadunandan Sharma
 Some of his major books: Chaos and Crea on (Arup C. Swami Sahajanand
aur Akar), Sanskri Vimarsh, Culture and Socialism, D. Swami Yoganand
manav sabhyata aur rashtra-raajya, Adventures of Ans. A. Rahul Sankrityayan
Liberty, Zindagi: sabhyata ke hashiye par, kadavi Rahul Sankrityayan led the 'Ambari Satyagraha' in 1939
phasal, niha ha paigambar, marksvaad ki in Bihar. He was a unique personality of Hindi literature.
lohiyawadi samiksha, naksali andolan ka vaicharik During this movement he was implicated in false case
sankat, Emergency in Perspec ve - Reprieve and and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment
Challenge etc.
107. Who was the Editor of Searchlight newspaper
104. Who formed Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha? in Bihar? (65th BPSC)
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B. Lambodar Mukherjee Types of Confined area and rock descriptions
C. Murli Mohan Prasad rocks
D. Ramananda Cha erjee Dharwar Found in the South-Eastern part of
Ans. C. Murli Mohan Prasad Rock Bihar like Munger, Jamui, and
The Editor of Searchlight Newspaper in Bihar was Nawada.
Murali Mohan Prasad. He started searchlight as a bi- They are made up of Quartzite,
weekly newspaper. phyllite, Gneiss, Schist, and slate
Region is dominated by mica-schists
108. Who formed the Bihar Socialist Party in 1934? Vindhyan Sub-system of Purana rock system.
(65th BPSC) Rock Found in South- Western part of
A. Phulan Prasad Varma Bihar in between Kaimur district and
B. Swami Yoganand Sone river valley in Rohtas District.
C. Narhari Parikh They are made up of sandstone,
D. Dadabhai Naoroji quartzite, limestone, dolomites, and
Ans. A. Phulan Prasad Varma shale
Phulan Prasad Verma formed the 'Bihar Socialist party' Tertiary Rock Found in the Himalayan Terai region
in 1931. Bihar Socialist Party later provided the of Bihar.
founda on for Congress Socialist Party in 1934. The Formed by up warping of sediments
party had the Following objec ves- (1) Propaga on of deposited in Tethys Sea between the
socialist ideas. (2) Forma on of labour and peasant's Eurasian plate and Indian plate.
organiza on. Quaternary Formed in Pleistocene and recent
Rock periods.
109. Yousuf Shah Chak, the last Muslim ruler of Found in the down warped sec on
Kashmir valley, who was exiled to Bihar by the between the Himalayas and
emperor Akbar was buried in (65th BPSC) Chhotanagpur Plateau
A. Pataliputra They are made up of sandstones,
B. Rajgir alluvium, conglomerate, coarse
C. Munger gravel etc.
D. Nalanda Rohtas
Ans. D. Nalanda About district Rohtas district is a part of Patna
Yusuf Shah Chak was buried in Nalanda. He was the last division. It was established as a
ruler of the Kashmir Valley. He ruled Kashmir from 1579 district on November 10, 1972 a er
to 1586. He was one of the last na ve rulers of spli ng from Ara. It is surrounded
Independent Kashmir. He was imprisoned by the by the districts of Bhojpur and Buxar
Mughal emperor Akbar and later exiled to Bihar. He was in north, Palamu and Garhwa
given land in the Islampur block of Nalanda district and districts Jharkhand in the south,
permi ed to maintain a cavalry of 500 soldiers. The Aurangabad and Jehanabad in the
place where he se led was known as Kashmir Chak. He east and Kaimur in the west. Son
died in 1592 in Odisha and buried in Biswak, which is river flows through the district.
adjacent to Kashmir Chak. History Rohtas derives its name from
Rohitashwa, the son of Raja
110. Which one of the following districts does not Harishchandra.
have Dharwar Geological formations? (65th BPSC) Rohtas was part of Magadha
A. Munger empire. The minor rock edict of
B. Rohtas Ashoka at Chandan Sahid near
C. Jamui Sasaram confirms Mauryan
D. Nawada conquest of Rohtas.
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 In 1537 Humayun seized the Bhimbandh Wildlife Munger 1976
fortresses of Chunar and Sanctuary
Rohtasgarh from Afghan ruler Sher Gautam Budha Gaya 1976
Shah Suri. Wildlife Sanctuary
A parallel road bridge (Jawahar Kaimur Wildlife Kaimur and 1979
Setu) and rail bridge(Nehru Setu) Sanctuary Rohtas
are built over the Son river. Kanwar Lake Bird Begusarai 1987
Demographic Popula on = 2959918 Sanctuary
Profile Popula on density = 763 per sq.km Nagi Dam Bird Jamui 1987
Sex ra o = 918 per 1000 males Sanctuary
Literacy rate = 73.4% Nakti Dam Bird Jamui 1987
Sanctuary
111. The number of districts situated on the bank Pant Wildlife Rajgir, 1978
of Ganga river in Bihar state is (65th BPSC) Sanctuary Nalanda
A. 21 Sanjay Gandhi Patna 1969
B. 17 Biological Park
C. 12 Udaypur Wildlife Champaran 1978
D. 6 Sanctuary
Ans. C. 12 Valmiki National West 1989
The districts are Buxar, Bhojpur, Saran, Patna, Vaishali, Park Champaran
Samas pur, Begusarai, Munger, Khagaria, Ka har, Valmiki Wildlife West 1976
Bhagalpur and Lakhisarai. Sanctuary Champaran
Vikramshila Bhagalpur 1990
Gangetic Dolphin
Sanctuary

113. The district of Bihar which has recorded the

highest sex ratio as per the 2011 census is? (65th
BPSC)
A. Siwan
B. Gopalganj
C. Saran
D. Kishanganj
Ans. B. Gopalganj
Gopalganj
112. Which one of the following wildlife About district Gopalganj was no fied as a district
sanctuaries is situated in Munger district of Bihar? on October 2, 1973. River Gandak
(65th BPSC) flows through the district.
A. Valmiki
History The history of Gopalganj is basically
B. Rajgir
the history of Saran. The ancient
C. Bhimbandh
state of Mallayas served as the
D. Gautam Budhha
fron er of Gopalganj. Saran was
Ans. C. Bhimbandh
part of Kaushal Kingdom.
Name Districts of Established in In medieval mes Gopalganj came
Bihar under the control of the Afghans
Barela Jheel Salim Ali Vaishali 1997 and Mughals.
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 During the Bri sh me, Gopalganj 116. Which district of Bihar has recorded the
was a Kingdom of Maharaja Fateh highest density of population (per sq.km) as per
Shahi of Hussainpur. the 2011 census? (65th BPSC)
Demographic Popula on = 2562012 A. Sheohar
Profile Popula on density = 1260 per B. Vaishali
sq.km C. Patna
Sex ra o = 1021 per 1000 males D. Darbhanga
Literacy rate = 65.5% Ans. A. Sheohar
Sheohar district of Bihar has recorded the highest
114. Among the following districts, which one has popula on density per sq. km as per the 2011 census.
larger area under dense deciduous forest cover? The Density of given district of Bihar are as: Sheohar -
(65th BPSC) 1882, Vaishali - 1717, Patna - 1823 and Darbhanga-
A. Paschim Champaran 1728
B. Gaya Important 2011 Census Data:
C. Kaimur Demographic India Bihar
D. Nawada Term
Ans. A. Paschim Champaran Decadal 17.7% 25.42%
Paschim Champaran in Bihar has larger area under Growth rate
dense deciduous forest cover. The Someshwar and Dun [2001-2011]
mountain ranges in west Champaran are covered with Urbanization 31.2% 11.3%
dense moist deciduous forest. The forest cover in the Population 382 1106
state is 7,381 square km which is 7.84% of the state’s Density
geographical area as per ISFR, 2021. Sex ratio 943 918
Literacy rate 74.04% 61.8%
115. The district of Bihar which has a longer length
of river Ganga is? (65th BPSC) 117. Among the following tributaries, which one is
A. Bhagalpur the part of Ganga river Basin? (65th BPSC)
B. Ka har A. Sankh
C. Patna B. North Koel
D. Begusarai C. South Koel
Ans. C. Patna D. Barakar
The longest strength of Ganga River in Bihar is in Patna Ans. B. North Koel
district and the length of the river in Patna is around 99 The Ganga River rises from the Gangotri glacier near
kilometeres. Gomakh Tal in the U arkashi district of the
U arakhand. The total length of Ganga is about 2525
km. The right tributaries of Ganga are Yamuna, Son,
Chambal, Mahananda, etc. and le tributaries, Karnali,
mahakali, Gandak, Kosi, Ramganga, Ghagra, etc. North
Koel is a part of the Ganga River basin. The North Koel
rises on the Chhota Nagpur Plateau, It flows in the
Jharkhand and falls into son River, which is a part of
Ganga River Basin
South Koel and Sankh river are the tributaries of
Brahmani river.

118. What is the significance of “Bihar Diwas” that

is celebrated on 22nd March every year? (65th
BPSC)
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A. On this day, State Reorganiza on Commission  Bagmati Project: A canal has been taken out by
created Bihar construc ng a dam at Ramnagar near Dhang
B. Bihar was carved out of United Provinces on this railway sta on in Sitamarhi.
day in 1873  Barnal Reservoir Project: This is a dam constructed
C. To commemorate Bihar’s separa on from Bengal on Barnal river in Sono division of Jamui district.
Presidency in 1912  Tehri Project: It has been constructed at Tehri at
D. To celebrate naming of Bihar in 12th century by the confluence of the rivers Bhilangana and
Muslim rulers Bhagirathi.
Ans. C. To commemorate Bihar’s separation from  Ramganga Project: It is constructed on the river
Bengal Presidency in 1912 Ramganga, tributary of Ganga.
Bihar Diwas marks the forma on of Bihar state from  Tanakpur Project: It has been executed at
the Bengal presidency. It was formed on March 22, Tanakpur (U arakhand) on the river Kali that flows
1912, when the Bri sh government par oned the on the Indo-Nepal border.
Bengal Province  Gandak Project: It is joint project of Bihar, U ar
Pradesh and Nepal. Hydro-electricity is produced at
119. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the Suratpura (Nepal) on the river Gandak. The dam
foundation of Mandal Dam project to be built on has been built at Bhaisalotan (Valmikinagar) in
which river? (65th BPSC) Bihar.
A. Koshi  Kosi Project: It is a joint project of Bihar and Nepal.
B. Burhi Gandak The main objec ves of this project are flood
C. Phalgu control, hydro-electricity produc on and irriga on.
D. North Koel Kataiya in Nepal produced Hydro-electricity. The
Ans. D. North Koel main canal in Bihar has been drawn out from the
The Mandal Dam project will be built on “North Koel” Hanuman Nagar Barrage.
river.  Rihand Project: It has been executed at Pipri
River Valley Projects (Sonebhadra district, U ar Pradesh) on the river
 Son Project: This is the first irriga on project of Rihand, a tributary of the son.
Bihar, before independence. In 1873-74, one of the  Bansagar Project: It is joint project of Madhya
oldest irriga on systems in the country was Pradesh, U ar Pradesh and Bihar on the son. It has
developed with an anicut across the Son at Dehri. been built on the son in the district of Shahdol in
In 1968, a new barrage(Indrapuri barrage) was Madhya Pradesh.
constructed 8km upstream of the South from the  Mayurakshi Project: It is joint project of undivided
anicut. The Western Son canal irrigates Bhojpur, Bihar (Now Jharkhand) and West Bengal. A dam has
Buxar, Rohtas and Kaimur districts. The Eastern Son been built on the river Mayurakshi at Masanjor in
canal irrigates Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad and Dumka district of Jhakhand. It is also known as the
Patna districts. Son Project has now been ‘Canada Dam’.
converted into mul -purpose project. On this  Other River Valley Projects
project there are two hydelpower sta ons-Near o North Koel/Madal Dam Project – Gaya,
Dehri-on-Son, Rohtas district – having capacity of Aurangabad
6.6MW. Barun, Aurangabad district – having o Punpun Barrage Project – Aurangabad, Gaya,
capacity of 3.3MW. Patna, Jehanabad
 Durgavati Project: The Durgawa river originates o Bateshwarnath Pump Canal project – Bhaglpur
from Kaimur hills and joins the Karmnasa river as a o Zamania Pump Canal Project – Kaimur
right bank tributary. The founda on stone for the o Tilaiyya Diarsan Project – Gaya, Nawada
project was laid in 1976 by Jagjivan Ram. The dam o Munahara Veyar Project – Madhubani
was constructed on Durgava river. The projects o Batane Reservoir Project - Aurangabad
irrigates areas in Kaimur and Rohtas districts.

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120. Who was the president of first Jain council Womesh Chandra Bannerjee. The 38th INC session was
convened at Pataliputra? (65th BPSC Re-exam) held at Gaya in 1922 and the president of that session
A. Vasumitra was Chi aranjan Das. Chi aranjan Das is popularly
B. Sthirama known as Deshbandhu. C.R. Das and Mo lal Nehru
C. Sthulbhadra formed the Swaraj Party in January 1923
D. Sudharman
Ans. C. Sthulbhadra 123. Who raised the question of the Indigo growers
 The first Jain council was held around 300 BC, 160 of Bihar in the Lucknow session of Indian National
years a er Mahavira's death in Pataliputra congress, 1916? (65th BPSC Re-exam)
(modern-day Bihar). A. Raj Kumar Shukla
 It was presided over by Sthulabhadra. B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
 Jainism was split into two fac ons at this council: C. J B. Kripalani
Svetambara and Digambara. D. Dr. Sampurna Nand Sinha
 Bhadrabahu, the last acharya of the undivided Ans. A. Raj Kumar Shukla
Jains and the leader of the Digambara sect, and his The Lucknow Session of Indian Na onal Congress was
followers fled to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka to held in 1916 in Lucknow (U.P) and the president was
avoid hunger. Ambika Charan Mazumdar. In 1916, Lucknow session of
 Sthulabhadra, the leader and creator of the INC, Raj Kumar Shukla raised the ques on of the Indigo
Svetambara sect, and his followers stayed in growers of Bihar. A er this session, the Bihar delegate,
Magadha. Raj Kumar Shukla par cularly urged Gandhiji to visit
 The Jains classified Mahavira's teachings into Champran to witness the miseries of the riots.
twelve Angas during this council.
124. At which of following place River Koshi merge
121. Which ruler shifted his capital to Pataliputra? in the River Ganga? (65th BPSC Re-exam)
(65th BPSC Re-exam) A. Kursela
A. Bimbisar B. Vaishali
B. Ajatashatru C. Hajipur
C. Udayin D. Jamalapur
D. Chandragupta Maurya Ans. A. Kursela
Ans. C. Udayin The river Koshi merges in the river Ganga near Kursela
Udayin transferred his capital from Rajgir to Patliputra. (Ka har, district of Bihar). River Koshi is also known as
Udayin, son of Ajatastaru, was a ruler from the Saptkoshi for its seven tributaries. It is called as Sorrow
Haryanka dynasty who ruled over Magadha from 460 of Bihar because it causes severe flood in Bihar.
BCE to 444 BCE. The ancient city of Pataliputra was
founded in the 5th century BCE by Ajatashatru, king of 125. In which movement did the farmers of Bihar
Magadha (South Bihar). refused to pay 'Chowkidari Tax"? (65th BPSC Re-
exam)
122. Who was the president of Indian National A. Champaran Satyagraha
Congress of Gaya Session in 1922? (65th BPSC Re- B. Non-Coopera on movement
exam) C. Swadeshi Movement
A. C. R. Das D. Civil-disobedience movement
B. S. P. Sinha Ans. D. Civil-disobedience movement
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad The Chowkidari Tax was collected by the secretary of
D. Ras Bihari Bose the state. It was collected from the farmers for the
Ans. A. C. R. Das compensa on of village watchmen and that affected
The Indian Na onal Congress was established in 28 the poor farmers. In 1930, the farmers refused to pay
December 1885 by A.O. Hume. The 1st session of INC this tax during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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126. Which of the following is the latest in the  Kamla Plain: It is located in the central part of the
Geological history of Bihar? (65th BPSC Re-exam) North Bihar plain. It is surrounded by Kosi plain in
A. Dharwar-region of south-east the east, Bagma plain in the west, Indo-Nepal
B. Plateau region border in the north and river Ganga in the south.
C. Plains of Bihar The river Kamla also changes its course, due to
D. Vindhya region of South-east which a large number of chaurs are formed in the
Ans. C. Plains of Bihar regions.
The plain of Bihar is the latest in the Geological history  Bagmati Plain: It is situated between Kamla plain in
of Bihar. the east and Gandak plain in the west. It includes
The Bihar Plain the districts of Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Samas pur,
The vast alluvial plain is formed by the silt carried by East Champaran and Sheohar. A number of chaurs
the river Ganga and its tributaries. It extends between are formed in the region.
the Someshwar range in north-west and hilly regions of  Gandak Plain: It extends between Bagma and
the south and from U ar Pradesh in the west to West Ghangra plains.
Bengal in the east. The plain is bifurcated into North  Ghaghra Plain: It is the western most part of North
and South Bihar plains by the river Ganga. Bihar plain. It includes the districts of Siwan,
The North Ganga Plain Gopalganj and Saran.
 The North Ganga Plain spreads over the whole of The South Ganga Plain
Tirhut, Saran, Darbhanga and Kosi divisions, from  The South Ganga Plain extends from the south of
Ghagra-Gandak doab in west to Mahananda valley Ganga upto the north of Chhota Nagpur plateau. It
in the east. has an area of 33670 sq.km. It is smaller than the
 A large deposi on of silt by these rivers have made North Bihar Plain, is triangular in shape with wider
their beds higher than the surrounding plains, thus west and narrower east part.
breach of embankments leads to flood. Chaurs are  A number of hills are located in this plain, such as
basically oxbow lakes or abandoned channels of Barabar hills, Rajgir-Jethian hills, Giriak hills and
rivers. Chaurs are mostly found in Samas pur, Kharagpur hills which lie in the districts of
Begusarai, Saharsa and Ka har districts. Jehanabad, Nalanda and Munger.
 The northern part of the North Bihar plain has a  These hills are the outliers of Chhota Nagpur
terai region with high eleva on. The soil is rocky plateau and are termed as residual hills. The
and porous with higher water percola on level Rajmahal hills form the north-east angle of the
resul ng in higher water table. South of terai is Chhota Nagpur plateau and approach the Ganga in
marshy land. The Terai carries sal forests and tall its course in that region.
reedy grasses.  Hills – Pretshila, Ramshila, Jethiyan of Gaya and
The North Bihar Plain can be divided into following Giriak hill of Bihar Sharif, Vipulgiri, Udaygiri,
regions: Vaibhavgiri and Ratnagiri of Rajgir.
 Mahananda Plain: It is the easternmost part of the  The Taal region of South Bihar is spread from Patna
North Bihar Plain. Its boundary is demarcated by to Mokama. Its width near Mokama is nearly 25km.
Indo-Nepal border in the north, river Ganga in the  The South Gange c plain differs in many respects
south, West Bengal in the east and river Kosi in the from the North Gange c Plain. It is higher in the
west. south and slopes towards the Ganga, but the slope
 Kosi Plain: It is surrounded by Mahananda plain in is not so gradual as in North Gange c Plain.
the east, river Kamla in the west, Nepal border in The South Bihar Plain can be divided into following
the north and river Ganga in the south. It extends parts:
in the districts of Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura,  Chandan Plain: It is the easternmost part of south
Madhubani, Darbhanga. The river Kosi is known to Ganga plain and includes Banka and Bhagalpur
change its course and hence it is the most flood districts. The Chandan river originates from the
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 Kiul Plain: It is located to the western side of  Highest concentra on is found in Araria.
Chandan Plain and east of Tal region. The  The lowland terai soil is more fer le than upland
Kharagpur hills form a watershed region between terai. The soil is brown to yellow in colour. It has
Kiul and Maan rivers. abundant moisture and is a fer le soil.
 Tal Region: It is a low lying region which is filled  This soil is best suitable for rice, sugarcane and
with water during rainy season. To the east of Tal patsan cul va on.
region is the Kiul plain and to the west is the Recent Alluvium Soil
Magadha Plain. The alluvium deposited is

Recent Alluvium Soil

important for rabi crops.
 Central South Bihar Plain: It is triangular in shape,
and is surrounded by rivers Ganga in the north, Son
in the west and Tal region in the east. It extends to
an area of 17 thousand square kilometre and Bhangar
includes the district of Gaya, Aurangabad,
Jehanabad, Patna, Nalanda and Nawada.
 Shahabad Plain: It is the westernmost part of south Khadar
Bihar Plain. Its boundaries are demarcated by river
Ganga on the north, Kaimur plateau in the south,
river Son in the east and river Karmnasha in the
west. It includes Bhojpur, Buxar and some parts of
Kaimur districts. This plain is suitable for the Bhangar Soil(Older Alluvium)
cul va on of rice.  It covers upland tracts beyond flood limits. It is
under the process of denuda on(Denuda on is the
127. Old alluvial soil or Bangar soil is found in geological processes in which moving water, ice,
which of the following areas of Bihar? (65th BPSC wind, and waves erode the Earth's surface, leading
Re-exam) to a reduc on in eleva on and in relief of
A. Patna and Gaya landforms and landscapes.). The forma on of
B. Purnea and Gaya kankar or nodular lime concentra ons is also
C. Purnea and Patna no ceable.
D. Darbhanga and Purnea  An impervious, clay layer is found in the sub-soil.
Ans. A. Patna and Gaya The bangar soil range from balua or sandy to clayey
Soils of North Bihar Plain loam but are o en heavier with high clay factor in
Piedmont Swamp Soil depressions.
 Piedmont Swamp Soil is formed in the north-  It is rich in lime content than the Khadar. It is more
western parts of West Champaran. It is a region of suitable for rice cul va on because of its water
Bhabar plain. Rocks and pebble are predominant in holding capacity.
the soil.  Another variant of Bhangar soil is balsundari soil
 Due to excessive rain and moisture, marshy land which extends from the southern part of Purnea to
has developed at some places. Saharsa, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Saran
 Due to the pre-dominance of forests, the soil is and Champaran. It has high propor on of lime.
brownish and acidic in nature. Khadar Soil(newer alluvium)
 It is rich in organic ma er. This soil is suitable for  It is deposited by rivers every year. It is more fer le
rice cul va on. than bhangra. Khadar soil is dark brown in colour.
Terai Soil  It is sandy in the upper reaches and silty in the
 This soil is found in the northern part of Bihar to lower reaches. Because of be er drainage except
the south of Someshwar range and extends as a in river beds, newer alluvial soil contains a low
narrow strip from West Champaran to Kishanganj percentage of humus and nitrogen and li le lime
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 being more sandy or silty, it is highly friable and is Red Sandy Soil (plateau regions of Kaimur and Rohtas
rich for bhadai, rabi, zaid and sugarcane. districts): Due to high percentage of sand, it is less
Do you know? fer le and can only sustain crops like bajra, jowar, etc.
Domat soil is found in a broad belt in the south-western
por on of the North- Bihar plain in the districts of 128. Barauni refinery in Bihar was established with
Siwan, Gopaganj, Vaishali, Saran, Muzaffarpur, whose co-operation? (65th BPSC Re-exam)
Samas pur, etc. It has a different texture, color, physical A. Germany
and chemical proper es. The Eastern domat soil is B. South Korea
white to grey but appears dark in vast flowing areas of C. Soviet Union
this region known as “Chaurs”. D. France
Soils of South Bihar Plain Ans. C. Soviet Union
It is formed from ancient igneous and metamorphic Barauni Refinery is located in the Begusarai district of
rocks by the ac on of seasonal rivers. Moreover the Bihar. It was built in 1964 as a dream project of first
soils have low propor on of lime – kankars. Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Krishna Sinha, in
Old Alluvial Soil(Rohtas to Gaya, Aurangabad, Patna, collabora on with the Soviet Union. It was
Jehanabad, Munger and Bhagalpur) Commissioned with a refining capacity of 1 million
 It is found in those parts of South Bihar where the tonnes per year.
flood water never reaches.
 This is a heavy clay soil and hence it is also known 129. The famous cattle fair (Pashu Mela) of Bihar is
as karail-kewal soil in different regions. held on Kartik Purnima at ? (65th BPSC Re-exam)
 The soil is alkaline in nature. The soil is brown to A. Gaya
yellow in colour. The Kewal soil is highly balanced B. Madhubani
with alkalinity and acidic nature, high water C. Bhagalpur
absorp on capacity and is highly fer le in nature. D. Sonepur
The soil is suitable for both rice and rabi crops. Ans. D. Sonepur
Bangar+Clay = Karail-kewal Sonpur Mela, a famous ca le fair (Pashu Mela) is
Tal Soil(backwaters of Ganga and extends from Buxar organized at Sonpur, Bihar on Kar k Purnima, in the
to Banka) month of November which is situated on the
 This soil has a characteris c of both loam and kewal confluence of the holy rivers Ganga and Gandak. It is
soils. Tal soil varies in colour from light grey and in one of the Asia's largest ca le fair.
texture from medium to heavy soil. The soil is
suitable for rabi crops such as wheat, gram, peas, 130. The traditional water conservation of
len ls etc. irrigation system popular in South Bihar is called?
 Why is it not suitable for kharif crop? (65th BPSC Re-exam)
Ganga during monsoon(Jun-Aug) is at high water- A. Ahar-Pyne
holding capacity. Tal regions are submerged under B. Iron-Pyne
water during sowing seasons of kharif and thus C. Cast-Pyne
Kharif crops are not grown in Tal region not D. Gahan-Pyne
because of soil quality but because of geo-clima c Ans. A. Ahar-Pyne
condi ons. A tradi onal water harves ng irriga on method
Balthar Soil(Kaimur to Banka along the Chhotanagpur prevalent in South Bihar is known as Ahar-Pyne. It is an
plateau and Rajmahal hills) indigenous irriga on technology which con nue from
This soil is also known as red and yellow soil. It has the me of the Magadh dynasty to irrigate substan al
developed in the transi onal zone between the Chhota areas even today in South Bihar.
Nagpur plateau and South Ganga plain. It is less fer le
and has less water absorp on capacity. Due to the 131. Patna Youth Association was established in?
presence of iron, the soil is red in colour. It is suitable (65th BPSC Re-exam)
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B. 1925 B. Forest-based industry
C. 1927 C. Sand-mining industry
D. 1930 D. Agro-based industry
Ans. C. 1927 Ans. D. Agro-based industry
Patna Youth Associa on (Patna Yuvak Sangh) was Bihar is the third most populous state in India with
established in 1927 by revolu onary leader Shri majority of its popula on depending on agriculture.
Manindra Narayan Rai. According to the 2011 census. 88.71% popula on of
Bihar lives in rural areas where agriculture is the main
132. The earliest description of Bakhtiyar Khalji’s occupa on. Bihar is endowed with fer le gange c
invasion of Bihar is mentioned in (64th BPSC) alluvial soil categories associated with different agro-
A. Tarikh-i-Hind Clima c zones.
B. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
C. Taj-ul-Maasir 135. Most of the area in Bihar is covered by (64th
D. Tarik-i Mubarak Shahi BPSC)
Ans. B. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri A. Mountainus soil
The earliest reference of the Afghan military Chief B. Alluvial soil
Bakhityar Khalji's invasion of Bihar in 1200 CE is found C. Regur soil
in the Tabaqat-I-Nasiri wri en by Minhaj-ISiraj Juzjani. D. Terai soil
Khalji invaded Bihar and destroyed the Nalanda, Ans. B. Alluvial soil
Vikramshila and Odantapuri Universi es Most of the area in Bihar is covered by Alluvial soil.
There are three major types of soil in Bhiar.
133. Which one of the following parts of Bihar is A. Gange c Alluvium: The Gange c Alluvium covers the
geologically older in age relatively? (64th BPSC) plain of Bihar (Both new as well as old.)
A. Rohtas Plateau B. Piedmont Swamp Soil: found in northwestern part of
B. North-Western Hills west Champaran district.
C. Kharagpur Hills C. Terai Soil: found in northern part of the state along
D. North Ganga Plains with the border of Nepal.
Ans. A. Rohtas Plateau
Rohtas Plateau lies in South western part of Bihar, 136. The ruler of Suvarnabhumi, who founded a
Significant waterfalls along Rohtas Plateau are Devdari Buddhist monastery at Nalanda and requested
Falls (58 m) in the Karmanasa River, Telharkund Falls (80 Devapala through his ambassador to grant five
m) on the Suara West River, Suara Falls (120 m) on the villages for its maintenance, was (64th BPSC)
Suara East River, Durgawaa Falls (80 m) on the A. Dharanindra
Durgava River etc. The Oraon or Kurukh tribe resides B. Sangramadhananjaya
in this Plateau C. Balaputradeva
 Two types of rock systems are found in the D. Chudamanivarmana
southern plateau region - the Vindhya rock system Ans. C. Balaputradeva
and the Dharwar rock system. “Balaputradeva” founded a Buddhist monastery at
 The Vindhya rock system is found in the western Nalanda and requested “Devpala” through his
part of the southern plateau region (in the Kaimur ambassador to grant villages for its maintenance. He
and Rohtas districts). belonged to Shailendra dynasty of Suvarnabhumi.
 The Dharwad rock system is found in the southern
part of Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, and 137. Among the states of India, Bihar’s rank in
Banka districts. terms of lowest literacy rate [Census 2011] is (64th
BPSC)
134. Which type of industries has potentials and A. First
prospects in Bihar? (64th BPSC) B. Second
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D. Fourth prominent individuals who drank alcohol as a
Ans. A. First device to persuade people to start drinking again.
In terms of lowest literacy rate as per Census 2011, Name the province. (64th BPSC)
Bihar stands at first posi on A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
138. Bihar Economic Survey, for the first time, was C. Bombay
published for the financial year (64th BPSC) D. Gujarat
A. 2004-05 Ans. B. Bihar
B. 2006-07 Gandhiji’s Non Co-opera on Movement urged people
C. 2008-09 to avoid alcohol. This resulted in a serious loss of
D. 2009-10 revenue for the government. The government of a
Ans. B. 2006-07 province circulated a list of prominent individuals who
The first economic survey of Bihar was released in drank alcohol as a device to persuade people to start
2006-07. It was presented by “Sushil Modi”, who was drinking again. It happed in the province of Bihar
then the deputy Chief Minister and Finance minister of
Bihar. 142. When was the Bihar Socialist Party formed?
(64th BPSC)
139. In which territory did tribals rebel against the A. 1921
British? (64th BPSC) B. 1927
A. Bihar C. 1931
B. Punjab D. 1934
C. Sindh Ans. C. 1931
D. Kathiawar Ganga Sharan Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri and
Ans. A. Bihar Ramanand Mishra formed the “Bihar Socialist Party in
Tribals revolted against the Bri shers in “Bihar” 1931.
Later in 1934, Jaiprakash Narayan convened a mee ng
140. When were the rights of the tenants on land in Anjuman Islamia Hall in Patna and formally
in Bengal and Bihar recognized by the Bengal inaugurated “Bihar Congress Socialist Party”. Acharya
Tenancy Act? (64th BPSC) Narendra Dev became the President of the party and
A. 1868 Jaiprakash Narayan was made general secretary.
B. 1881
C. 1885 143. Which of the following districts of Bihar does
D. 1893 not share border with Nepal? (63rd BPSC)
Ans. C. 1885 A. Madhubani
The Bengal Tenancy Act. of 1885 was passed by the B. Kishanganj
Bengal legisla ve Council on the recommenda ons of C. Sitamarhi
the Rent Commission (1880). The Act defined rights D. Purnea
and obliga ons of Intermediate tenancies and raiya Ans. D. Purnea
tenancies on land in Bihar and Bengal. The permanent Purnea district of Bihar does not share boundary with
Se lement gave right to the Zamindars but was Silent Nepal.
about the rights of tenants. The peasants stood up for Nepal = 7 districts(West Champaran, East Champaran,
their rights and Bengal saw several revolts such as Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj.
Pabna Revolt (1873-76). Nepal shares longest border with West Champaran.

141. Gandhiji’s Non Co-operation Movement 144. Which of the following is the only UNESCO
urged people to avoid alcohol. This resulted in a World Heritage Site in Bihar state of India? (63rd
serious loss of revenue for the government. The BPSC)
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B. Buddhist Monastery in Nalanda Western point of Kaimur called
C. Ancient site of Vikramashila Monastery Chand is situated on the Bhabua-
D. Tomb of Sher Shah Suri Chandauli road. It is surrounded by
E. None of the above/More than one of the above Buxar and Rohtas districts of Bihar
Ans. E. None of the above/More than one of the and Ghazipur, Mirzapur and
above Chandauli districts of U ar Pradesh.
The main rivers flowing through the
district are Karmnasha, Durgawa
and Kudra.
History Kaimur was a part of Magadhan and
Gupta rulers from 6th century B.C. to
5th century A.D. Later it was ruled by
Harshvardhan of Kannauj, Senas,
Palas and Gauda Kings. It was a part
of Delhi Sultanate, Sher Shah and
later it was under Mughals.
145. Who was the member of the Constituent Kaimur also witnessed the revolt of
Assembly of India from Bihar? (63rd BPSC) 1857 under Kunwar Singh.
A. A.N.Sinha Demographic Popula on = 1626384
B. Rajendra Prasad Profile Popula on density = 488 per sq.km
C. Jagjivan Ram Sex ra o = 920 per 1000 males
D. Shayam Nadan Prashad Mishra Literacy rate = 69.3%
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Ans. E. None of the above/More than one of the
147. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati published a
above
journal named (63rd BPSC)
Personali es from Bihar in cons tuent assembly were
A. Janakran
as follows:- 1) Dr. Rajendra Prasad 2) Shri Anugrah
B. Hunkar
Narayan Sinha 3) Shri Krishna Sinha 4) Maharaja
C. Krishak Samachar
Kameshwar Singh 5) Shri Jagat Narayan Lal 6) Shir
D. Vidrohi
Shyam Nantan Sahay 7) Shri Satyanarayan Sinha 8) Shri
Ans. B. Hunkar
Jaipal singh 9) Babu Jaggiyan Ram 10) Shri Ram Narayan
Swami Sahajanand Saraswa is recognized as one of
Singh 11) Shri Brajeshwar Prasad
the principle and significant leaders of Peasantry
movement in Bihar in 1929, he established the Bihar
146. Kaimur plateau is famous for (63rd BPSC) Provincial Kisan Sabha. He along with other ran the
A. Copper Hindi literary weekly Hunkar from Patna.
B. Limestone
C. Lithium
148. Who established a branch of Anushilan Samiti
D. Bauxite
at Patna? (63rd BPSC)
Ans. B. Limestone
A. Rewa Nag
Kaimur Plateau or Rohtas plateau is situated in Bihar.
B. Yadunath Sarkar
This Plateau is famous for limestone. The plateau is
C. Sachindra Nath Sanyal
located in Bihar.
D. Mazharul Haque
Kaimur
Ans. C. Sachindra Nath Sanyal
About district The present district of Kaimur was Sachindra Nath Sanyal was an Indian revolu onary. He
formed in 1991 from the former was the founder of Hindustan Republican Associa on.
Bhabua sub-division of Shahabad He had founded a Branch of the Anushilan Sami in
district which had been passed over Patna in 1913. He was sentenced to life for his
into Rohtas district in 1972. It is the involvement in the Kakori Train Ac on & was
western most district of Bihar. The
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imprisoned at Cellular Jail where he wrote his book Ans. E. None of the above/More than one of the
tled Bandi Jeevan in 1922. He & Gandhi ji engaged in above
a famous debate published in Young India between Kisan Sabha was organized in 1922-23 by Mohammad
1920 & 1924. Zubair and Sri Krishna Singh in Munger. Swami
Sahanjnand Saraswa established Bihar Provincial
149. The first Indian Ministry in Bihar in 1937 came Kisan Sabha in 1929.
into existence under whose leadership? (63rd
BPSC) 151. The Barh Super Thermal Power station is
A. Shri Krishna Singh located in which state? (63rd BPSC)
B. Md. Yunus A. Bihar
C. G.S. Lal B. Karnataka
D. Wahab Ali C. Rajasthan
Ans. B. Md. Yunus D. Punjab
First Congress Cabinet in Bihar Ans. A. Bihar
 Government of India Act, 1935 came with Barh Super Thermal Power Project (STPP):
cons tu onal remedies and provincial autonomy  STPP is a 3.3GW supercritical coal-fired power
in the state as well as dual administra on in centre station being developed by India’s state-owned
that resulted many construc ve work. For National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in
example- Elec ons was held in 152 elec on zones. Barh, Bihar.
Congress fights elec on with 107 members from  The power plant will house a total of five coal-fired
which 98 were winners. power generating units of 660MW capacity each.
 Congress got massive majority in the legisla ve  The mega power project is being developed in two
council in which 8 candidates were the winners but stages, with stage one comprising three units for a
Sri Krishna Singh refuses to form government. total installed capacity of 1,980MW and stage two
Hence, Mohammad Yunus who was the leader of involving two units for a total capacity of
independent candidates formed the government. 1,320MW.
Thus, Mohammad Yunus was the first Prime  The plant utilizes supercritical pressure
Minister of Bihar. technology to obtain improved thermal efficiency
 On 20th July, Congress Cabinet was formed by Sri while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Krishna Singh. Sri Ramdayalu Singh and Prof. Abdul  Source of water: Barh town is located closer to the
Bari was the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of River Ganga which is the source of water for the
Legisla ve Council respec vely. coal-fired thermal power facility.
 Newly elected minister did tremendous jobs like  Source of Coal:
removal of ban on press, magazines, release of  The coal required for stage one opera on of
poli cal prisoners, removal on the problems of the project will be procured from the Central
Kashtkari Bandobast and raising status of Harijans. Coal Fields, a subsidiary of India’s state-owned
Resigna on of Shri Krishna Singh when Bri sh Coal India Limited (CIL).
announced that India is also par cipa ng in the  Coal for the stage two opera ons comes from
Second World War and Congress started the NTPC Chatti-Bariatu coal mine located
resentment of the decision. in Jharkhand.

150. Who organized Kisan Sabha at Munger in 152. Which one of the following rivers joins the
1922-23? (63rd BPSC) Ganga at Fatuha? (63rd BPSC)
A. Swami Sahajanand Saraswa A. Son
B. Shri Krishna Singh B. Punpun
C. Mohammed Jubair C. Sakri
D. K.N. Singh D. Balan
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 It originates from Hazaribagh Plateau and joins the movement in India. Mohammad Zubair and Shree
River Ganga Fatuha. Krishna Singh had organised a Kisan Sabha in Munger
 Main tributaries: Dordha, Butane, Madar and in 1922.
Morhar.
 It originates in Palamu district of Jharkhand and 155. By which Act, Bihar became a separate
flows through Chatra, Aurangabad, Gaya and Patna Province? (63rd BPSC)
districts of the Indian states of Jharkhand and Bihar. A. The Government of India Act, 1935
 River is men oned in the Vayu and the Padma B. The Government of India Act of 1919
Puranas in connec on with Gaya Mahatmya as C. The Indian Council Act of 1909
the punah-punah of which Pun-Pun is the D. The India Independence Act of 1947
conversa onal form. Ans. A. The Government of India Act, 1935
On 1st April 1936, Bihar and Orissa became separate
153. Which soil is predominantly found in the provinces by the Government of India Act, 1935.
districts of Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Earlier, Bihar, Orissa and Bengal were single provinces.
Champaran? (63rd BPSC) On 1st April 1936, Sir James David Si on appointed the
A. Black Soil first governor of Bihar whereas Muhammad Yunus was
B. Newer Alluvium declared the first Prime Minister of state.
C. Older Alluvium
D. Red Soil 156. When was Patna Lawn renamed as “Gandhi
Ans. B. Newer Alluvium Maidan”? (63rd BPSC)
Types of Area Properties of the A. During Quit India Movement
Soil soil B. During An -Simon Commission Rally
Balthar Kaimur Sandy, calcareous, C. During Champaran Satyagraha
yellow D. On the eve of Independence
Tal Patna and Munger Heavy soil Ans. D. On the eve of Independence
Terai Champaran and Sandy, calcareous, Patna Lawn was renamed Gandhi Maidan in 1948 a er
Kishangunj brown and light his assassina on as a tribute. The statue of Mahatma
yellow Gandhi in Gandhi Maidan is tallest bronze statue in the
Bhangar Patna, Gaya and Acidic and rich in world. How ever BPSC had considered op on (d) as
Rohtas lime correct to this ques on
Khadar Muzaffarpur, Drank brown and
Purnia, Saharsa, fer le 157. Bihar Socialist Party was born in 1934 with its
Dabhanga and Secretary(63rd BPSC)
Bhagalpur A. Acharya Narendra Dev
Bal Saharsa, East and Lime and alkaline B. Jayaprakash Narayan
Sundari West Chamaparan C. Rambriksh Benipuri
D. Karpoori Thakur
154. Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was formed in Ans. B. Jayaprakash Narayan
(63rd BPSC)
A. 1929 158. Who left Patna College with just 20 days
B. 1930 remaining for his examination during the Non-
C. 1931 Cooperation Movement? (60-62nd BPSC)
D. 1932 A. Rajendra Prasad
Ans. A. 1929 B. Braj Kishore
Sahajanand Saraswa established the Bihar Provincial C. Jai Prakash Narayana
Kisan Sabha in 1929. The mo ve was to mobilise D. Sri Krishna Sinha
peasant grievances against the zamindari a acks on Ans. C. Jai Prakash Narayana
their occupancy rights and thus sparking the farmer's
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Jai Prakash Narayan had le the Patna college with just 163. Nalanda Vihar was destroyed by : (60-62nd
20 days remaining for his examina on during the Non BPSC)
Coopera on Movement A. Bakh yar Khalji
B. Qutubddin Aibak
159. A leader of Bihar who left his lucrative practice C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
during Non-Cooperation Movement was: (60-62nd D. Alauddin Khalji
BPSC) Ans. A. Bakhtiyar Khalji
A. Jai Prakash Narayan Bakh yar Khalji had destroyed Vikramshila and the
B. Rajendra Prasad Nalanda University of Bihar. Nalanda University was
C. Sahajanand Saraswa completely destroyed and it had millions of books that
D. Raj Kumar Shukla were burned
Ans. B. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the leader of Bihar who le his 164. Who was the first Muslim conqueror of Bihar?
lucra ve prac ce during Non - Coopera on Movement (60-62nd BPSC)
A. Malik Ibrahim
160. Who was the last King of Karnata dynasty? B. Iltutmish
(60-62nd BPSC) C. Bakh yar Khalji
A. Harisimha D. Ali Mardan Khalji
B. Ramsimha Ans. C. Bakhtiyar Khalji
C. Ma simha Bakh yar Khalji was the first Muslim conqueror of
D. Shyamsimha Bihar. He was a Turk Afghan military general who was
Ans. A. Harisimha the leader of the Muslim conquests of Bihar and Bengal
Karnata dynasty was founded by Nanyadeva. region and later on established himself as the ruler of
Harisimhadeva was the last ruler of this dynasty. He this region.
rulled from 1304 to 1325
165. Which of the landforms occupy the North-
161. The author of 'Rajaniti Ratnakara' is (60-62nd Western parts of Bihar State? (60-62nd BPSC)
BPSC) A. Someshwar Hilly Range
A. Chandesvara B. Kaimur Plateau
B. Vidyapa C. Nawada Hilly Region
C. Jyo resvara D. Rajgir Hilly Region
D. Haribrahmadeva Ans. A. Someshwar Hilly Range
Ans. A. Chandesvara Shiwalik Range
'Rajni Ratnakara' was published by Bihar and Orissa Shiwalik range of the Himalayas is located in the north-
research society in 1924. The author of this book is western part of West Champaran district over an area
Chandesvara Thakur. which is 32km long and 6 to 8km wide. Based on the
local varia ons it is further divided into 3 parts.
162. The author of 'Udwant Prakash' is (60-62nd  Ramnagar Dun: The southern side of Someshwar
BPSC) hill is a broken hilly region known as Ramnagar
A. Mauli Kavi Dun. Its highest peak is near Santpur which is 240m
B. Bodhraj high.
C. Paramala  Someshwar range: The range extends from the
D. Vidyapa mouth of Triveni canal upto Bhikna Thori Pass. It
Ans. A. Mauli Kavi forms a boundary between India and Nepal. The
Udwant Prakash is wri en by Mauli Kavi in 1747. This highest point is the Someshwar Fort which is 874m
book has the history of Ujjainiya Rajput of Jagdishpur, in height and is the highest place in Bihar. Some
Bihar. important passes are Someshwar Pass(formed by
Turipani river), Bhikna Thori Pass(formed by Kudi

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 river) and Marwat Pass(formed by Harha river). Literacy rate = 65.5%
These passes form a link between India and Nepal
 Harha Valley: It is also known as Dun valley. It lies 168. Which district in Bihar is poorest according to
in between Ramnagar Dun and Someshwar range. per capita income criteria? (60-62nd BPSC)
It is 24km long and is about 150m in height. A. Begusarai
B. Madhepura
166. Which of the following National Highways C. Supaul
connect Chhapra and Gopalganj? (60-62nd BPSC) D. Sheohar
A. Na onal Highway No. 77 Ans. C. Sheohar
B. Na onal Highway No. 84 Sheohar district in Bihar is poorest according to per
C. Na onal Highway No. 85 capita income criteria
D. Na onal Highway No. 80
Ans. C. National Highway No. 85 169. ''JEEVIKA'' is an initiative of Bihar Govt. for :
Na onal Highway no. 85 old numbering is about 95 km (60-62nd BPSC)
long highway that connects Chhapra and Gopalganj A. Employment Genera on
districts of Bihar. B. Financial Inclusion
C. Poverty A enua on
167. Which of the following districts record highest D. Public Distribu on
growth of population during 2001-11? (60-62nd Ans. C. Poverty Attenuation
BPSC) The Government of Bihar (GoB), through the Bihar
A. Kishanganj Rural Livelihoods Promo on Society (BRLPS), an
B. Araria autonomous body under the Department of Rural
C. Madhepura Development, is spearheading the World Bank aided
D. Khagdia Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project (BRLP), locally known as
Ans. C. Madhepura JEEViKA with the objec ve of social & economic
Among the above given op ons, Madhepura district of empowerment of the rural poor.
Bihar record highest growth of popula on during 2001
- 11 170. Who was the founder of Karnata Dynasty?
Madhepura (60-62nd BPSC)
About district Madhepura came into existence on A. Nanyadev
May 9 1981, on being separated B. Narshimadev
from Saharsa district. It is situated C. Vijaydev
on the plains of Kosi river. D. Haridev
History As Madhepura stood in the centre Ans. A. Nanyadev
of Kosi ravine, it was called The independent “Karnata dynasty” in Mithila was
Madhyapura, which subsequently founded by “Nanyadeva” in 1097 AD. Simraon, in
changed into Madhipura and later Champaran was the capital of Karnatas of Mithila.
into Madhepura.
It was a part of Mauryan, Shunga, 171. Who Sikh Guru was born at Patna? (56-59th
Kanva and Kushan dynas es. BPSC)
During Mughal period it renamed A. Guru Nanak
under Tirhut. A mosque of the me B. Guru Tegh Bahadur
of Akbar is s ll present in Sarsandi C. Guru Hargovind
village under Uda-Kishanganj. D. Guru Gobind Singh
Demographic Popula on = 2562012 Ans. D. Guru Gobind Singh
Profile Popula on density = 1260 per SIKHISM IN BIHAR
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 Guru Nanak Dev had visited Gaya, Rajgir, Patna, The correct statement is “In 1857, the Maharajas of
Munger, Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon and propagated Darbhanga, Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow
Sikhism and made some followers in these regions landlords helped the English with men and money”.
 Shri Guru Govind Singh, the tenth and the last of
the Sikh Gurus, was born at Patna in 1666. 174. Who highlighted the plight of the peasants of
 Guru Teg Bahadur, on his way to Assam, on a peace Champaran by writing under pseudonyms like
mission, had le his wife at Patna where she gave “Dukhi”, “Dukhi Atma” and “Dukhi Hridaya”? (56-
birth to a son. The house where Guru Govind Singh 59th BPSC)
was born is a place of pilgrimage for Sikhs from all A. Peer Muhammad Moonis
over India. B. Rajendra Prasad
 At present a Gurudwara stands at the place of Guru C. Sahajananda Saraswa
Govind Singh in Patna. The place is known as Patna D. SN Sinha
Sahib. The Gurudwara is known as “Takht Shri Ans. A. Peer Muhammad Moonis
Harmandir Jee”. It is the second most religious Peer Muhammad Moonis highlighted the plight of the
place of Sikhs a er the Golden Temple, Amritsar. peasants of Champaran by wri ng under pseudonyms
like “Dukhi”, “Dukhi Atma” and “Dukhi Hridaya”.
172. Who was the founder of Nalanda University?
(56-59th BPSC) 175. In which area was Rahul Sankrityayan active
A. Chandragupta Vikramaditya in the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920? (56-
B. Kumargupta 59th BPSC)
C. Dharmapal A. Chhapra
D. Pushyagupta B. Delhi
Ans. B. Kumargupta C. Lucknow
The Ancient University of Nalanda had been founded D. Patna
by the Gupta Dynasty in the 4th century who ruled over Ans. A. Chhapra
parts of present-day India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Rahul Sankrityayan was ac ve in “Chhapra” during the
Bangladesh. It was founded during the reign of “Non-Coopera on Movement” of 1920. His original
Kumargupta. Also, his successor Samudragupta was name was “Kedar Nath Pandey”. He was both a
known as ‘the Napoleon of India’. Thus, this is the polymath as well as a polyglot.
correct answer.
176. Who among the following was/were peasant
173. Which of the following statements is correct? leaders from Bihar?
(56-59th BPSC) 1. Swami Vidyanand
A. In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon 2. Swami Sahajanand
and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the 3. Sardar Vallabhai Patel
English with men and money Choose the correct option from the following (56-59th
B. In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon BPSC)
and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the A. 1 and 2
English with men but not with money B. 2 and 3
C. In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon C. 1 and 3
and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the D. Only 2
English with money but not with men Ans. A. 1 and 2
D. In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon Swami Vidyanand and Swami Sahajanand were the
and Hatwa and their fellow landlords opposed the peasant leaders from Bihar.
English
Ans. A. In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, 177. What is the unique festival of Bihar? (56-59th
Dumraon and Hatwa and their fellow landlords BPSC)
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B. Bihu their fast and distribute Prasad to neighbors and
C. Vinayak Chaturthi rela ves.
D. Chhath Pooja
Ans. D. Chhath Puja 178. The East Central Railway Zone headquarters is
 It is an important Hindu fes val celebrated in states located at (53-55th BPSC)
like Bihar, U ar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West A. Patna
Bengal. B. Hajipur
 This fes val is dedicated to God Surya and his sister C. Gaya
Shash Devi, o en referred to as Chhathi Maiya, D. Muzaffarpur
and it involves religious rituals. Ans. B. Hajipur
 The most unique feature of this Chhath Puja is The headquarter of East Central Railway Zone is located
that there is no Mur Pujan or Idol at “Hajipur” in Bihar.
Worshipping, unlike most of the fes vals of the About Hajipur: It was founded by Haji Shamsuddin Ilyas
Hindu religion. Shah. It is the administra ve headquarter and the
 The fes val is celebrated between the months of largest city of the Vaishali district of Bihar. It lies on the
October and November. north bank of river Ganga. It is known for cul va ng
 The Chhath fes val begins as the Diwali fes val “Bananas”. Mahatma Gandhi Setu over Ganga connects
ends. Hajipur to the capital city Patna
 It is celebrated for four consecu ve days and
celebrated with great reverence and dedica on. 179. North Bihar is famous for (53-55th BPSC)
o The first day of the Chhath Puja includes taking A. Agricultural Prosperity
a dip in the holy river/any water body. People B. Heavy Industries
also take the Ganges water to their homes to C. Flood
perform special offerings and rituals. Houses D. Famine
are thoroughly cleaned on this day. Ans. C. Flood
o The second day of Chhath, also known North Bihar has a long history of flooding. So, out of all
as Kharna, involves devotees observing a day- four op ons, flood is the most suitable op on
long fast, which is broken in the late evening
a er performing the worship of Mother Earth. 180. With whose efforts was Second Bihar
The offerings to God include rice pudding Provincial Congress session held? (53-55th BPSC)
(kheer) and fruits, which is distributed among A. G.K Gokhale
family members and friends. B. Shri Deep Narayana Singh
o The third day of Chhath goes into the C. Shri Krishna Singh
prepara on of the prasad (offerings) for the D. Surendranath Banerjee.
evening offerings, also known as Sanjhiya Ans. B. Shri Deep Narayana Singh
Arghya. In the evening, large numbers Bihar Provincial Congress Commi ee was formed in
of devotees gather on the banks of rivers and 1908 under the presidentship of Nawab Sarfaraz
make offerings (Arghya) to the se ng sun. The Husain Khan Bahadur with it’s headquarter at Patna.
night of the third day witnesses a colorful event The first session of Bihar Provincial Conference was
known as Kosi. A canopy is made from held at Patna in 1908 with Sir Ali Imam as its President.
sugarcane s cks, and lighted earthen lamps are The second Bihar Provincial Congress session was held
placed inside the canopy along with baskets with the efforts of Shri Deep Narayan Singh.
filled with prasad.
o On the fourth and final day of Chhath, family 181. The Third Buddhist Council was convened at
members and friends go to the banks of rivers (53-55th BPSC)
before sunrise and make offerings (Arghya) to A. Takshashila
the rising sun. A er this ritual, devotees break B. Sarnath
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D. Pataliputra The 16th session of Bihari Student’s conference at
Ans. D. Pataliputra Hazaribagh took place in 1921.
Third Council The first session of Bihari Student’s Conference took
 The Magadha Empire's third Buddhist council was place in 1906 at Patna College.
held at Pataliputra. Dr Rajendra Prasad played an instrumental role in
 It took place in 250 BC, under Ashoka's patronage, establishing Bihari Student Conference to prepare
and was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa. youths for freedom struggle.
 Its goal was to bring together the various Buddhist
schools and purify the Buddhist movement, 184. The editor of “Bihari”, a leading newspaper of
notably from opportunis c fac ons drawn by royal Bihar was (53-55th BPSC)
support. A. Babu G Prasad
 Moggaliputta Tissa recounted the solu ons to B. Babu Ram Prasad
doctrinal issues and disagreements formed at the C. Babu Gopal Prasad
Third Council in the Kathavatthu, one of D. Babu Maheshwar Prasad
the Abhidhamma Pitaka's books. Ans. D. Babu Maheshwar Prasad
 Sthaviravada Ins tu on was established as an Babu Maheshwar Prasad was the editor of “Bihari”,
orthodox school, with the belief that the past, which was a leading newspaper of Bihar in Bri sh India.
present, and future are all present at the same In July, 1906, Mahesh Narain changed the name of his
me. They could have had a forma ve influence on paper from “Bihar Times” to “Bihari”.
Mahayana.
 The Abhidhamma Pitaka is a codifica on of 185. Lord Sinha had resigned in 1921 from the post
Buddhist philosophy published in Pali. of Governor of (53-55th BPSC)
 As a result of this Buddhist council, Ashoka sent A. Bihar-Orissa
Buddhist missionaries to various loca ons such as B. Bengal
Gandhara, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka, among others, to C. Punjab
impart the Buddha's teachings and teachings. D. Madras
 However, the missions were only successful in Ans. A. Bihar-Orissa
Gandhara, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka Lord Sinha [Satyendra Prasanna Sinha] resigned from
the post of Governor of Bihar-Orrisa in 1921.
182. Raj Kumar Shukla was resident of the village
(53-55th BPSC) 186. Prabawati Devi was the freedom fighter of
A. Murli Bharhawa which region? (48-52nd BPSC)
B. Murli Bheet A. Champaran
C. Murli Dheer B. Patna
D. Murli Kher C. Bhagalpur
Ans. A. Murli Bharhawa D. Shahabad
Raj Kumar Shukla was resident of Murli Bharahwa Ans. B. Patna
village in Champaran. Prabhava Devi was the freedom fighter from Patna
region. She was an Indian Independence ac vist and
183. The 16th session of Bihari Student’s wife of “Jayprakash Narayan”.
Conference at Hazaribagh took place in ? (53-55th
BPSC) 187. Which of the following is correct about
A. 1921 “Permanent Settlement” introduced in Bihar? (48-
B. 1922 52nd BPSC)
C. 1923 A. The Zamindars were deprived of the ownership of
D. 1924 the land.
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C. Land revenue was cons tu onalized.
D. Aboli on of Zamindari 192. Which dynasty ruled over Magadh after
Ans. B. The right of ownership of land was made Nanda dynasty? (47th BPSC)
hereditary and transferable for the Zamindars A. Maurya
Permanent Settlement B. Shunga
It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. C. Gupta
Under this, the land revenue was collected from the D. Kushana
farmers by the intermediaries called Zamindars. Ans. A. Maurya
Government’s share was 10/11th of total revenue Dhanananda was last king of Nanda dynasty. He is
collected and 1/11th was kept by zamindars. believed to be an arrogant and oppressive ruler who
It was prevalent in West Bengal, Bihar, UP, Andhra imposed heavy taxes on common man. His greed and
Pradesh etc. exploita on made him quite unpopular among the
masses & ul mately Chandragupta Maurya under the
188. By whom the first republic of the world was able guidance of Kau lya, took the advantage of this
established in Vaishali? (48-52nd BPSC) public resentment and uprooted the Nanda rule and
A. Maurya setup the Mauryan empire.
B. Nanda
C. Gupta 193. Rivers belonging to which one of the following
D. Lichchavi groups form the boundary between Bihar and
Ans. D. Lichchavi Uttar Pradesh? (47th BPSC)
Lichchavi established the “first republic” of the world in A. Kamla, Sone and Baghma
Vaishali. B. Budi Gandak, Kosi and Ganga
C. Karmanasha, Gandak and Ghaghra
189. When did Baldev Sahai resigned from the post D. Narth Koel, Ajay and Punpun
of Advocate General ? (48-52nd BPSC) Ans. C. Karmanasha, Gandak and Ghaghra
A. 1942 Karmanasha, Gandak and Ghaghra rivers forms the
B. 1943 boundary between Bihar and U ar Pradesh. The river
C. 1943 Karmanasha originates from the Kaimur range
D. 1911 (Sarodgarh) in Mirzapur. It makes boundary of Bihar &
Ans. A. 1942 U.P. It joins Ganga near Chausa in Bihar. Gandak river
Baldev Sahai resigned from the post of “Advocate originates from Himalaya in Nepal & Joins the Ganga at
General” in 1942. Sonpur, east of Patna. The river Ghaghara originates
from the Mapcha chung Glacier Situated in the plateau
190. Akbar merged Bihar and Bengal in his empire, of Tibet. It joins Ganga near Chapra.
in (48-52nd BPSC)
A. 1590 AD 194. Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at the
B. 1575 AD University of (46th BPSC)
C. 1576 AD A. Taxila
D. 1572 AD B. Vikramshila
Ans. C. 1576 AD C. Magadh
D. Nalanda
191. Iltutmish appointed his first subedar in Bihar Ans. D. Nalanda
to(48-52nd BPSC) Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at the University
A. Aivaj of Nalanda. Nalanda University was the first ever
B. Nasiruddin Mahmud university of India which was founded in the 5th
C. Alimardan century but got abandoned in 13th century. The
D. Malik-Jani Vikramshila University was established at Bhagalpur in
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 The Ghaghara (Saryu), Gandak, Budhi Gandak,
195. Which is the painting school of Bihar? (46 th Baghma , Kamala and Mahananda, Kosi rivers join the
BPSC) Ganges from north which also flows through Bihar
A. Madhubani
B. Srirangam 199. In Bihar, Bangar soil occurs in (46th BPSC)
C. Pichhawai A. Gaya-Bodh Gaya-East Champaran-Bhagalpur area
D. Mughal B. Purnea-Saharasa Darbhanga- Muzaffarpur area
Ans. A. Madhubani C. Gaya-Nalanda-Both Gaya-Sasaram area
Madhubani is the famous pain ng school of Bihar. D. East Champaran-Nalanda-Gaya-Sasaram area
These pain ngs were usually created by women on Ans. B. Purnea-Saharasa Darbhanga- Muzaffarpur
walls and floors of homes during fes val, ceremonies area
or special occasions. Having originated in the Mithila The extension of Bangar soil in Bihar is found to the
region in Bihar, this form of pain ng, also known as north-western region of Purnea, Saharasha.
Mithila art. It has been prac cing in areas around Bihar Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Champaran district. This
and Nepal. soil is older alluvium, and is a major categories of Soil
in Gange c plain
196. Which one of the following was not a
dominant caste in Bihar during the pre- 200. When was Jharkhand separated from Bihar?
independent period? (46th BPSC) (46th BPSC)
A. Bhumihar A. 15th November, 2000
B. Rajputas B. 25th August, 1999
C. Kayasthas C. 2nd August, 1998
D. Kurmi D. 5th July, 1997
Ans. D. Kurmi Ans. A. 15th November, 2000
Bhumihar, Rajputas and Kayasthas were dominated Jharkhand was carved out from the southern part of
caste in Bihar before independence but Kurmi caste Bihar on 15th November, 2000 by a law named “Bihar
was not a dominant casts in Bihar during the pre- Reorganiza on Act, 2000”. This law was passed by the
independence period. parliament of India in 2000. It was introduced by the
NDA government under the leadership of Atal Bihari
197. Agrarian classes in Bihar during British rule Vajpayee. The whole state is almost plateau region as
were placed in which one of the following borders its boundary with Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha,
categories (46th BPSC) Chha sgarh and U ar Pradesh
A. Five-fold division
B. Four-fold division
C. Three-fold division
D. No division
Ans. A. Five-fold division

198. In Bihar, the rivers belonging to which one of

the following groups join the Ganga or its
tributaries flowing from the North? (46th BPSC)
A. Ghaghara, Kosi, Punpun
B. Kosi, Mahananda, Karmnasha
C. Gandak, Kamla, Baghma
D. Sone, Kosi. North Koel
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