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Q 1. Ans: D
Central Government which was launched on 25 June
Explanation: 2015.
Based on the 2011 Census of India, the three districts in The objective of this mission is to provide basic
Bihar with the highest populations, listed in descending infrastructure facilities in cities and to maintain a high
order, are: standard of living for the citizens by providing them a
3 Patna: 5,838,465 clean and sustainable environment.
3 East Champaran (Purbi Champaran): 5,099,371 Q 8. Ans: A
3 Muzaffarpur: 4,801,062
Explanation:
Q 2. Ans: A
In the Bihar Budget 2025-26, under the Jananayak
Explanation: Karpuri Thakur Hostel Scheme, it has been announced
The district with the highest literacy rate is Rohtas, and to build a 100-bed hostel for OBC students in every
the district with the highest rural literacy rate is Rohtas. district of Bihar.
The district with the highest urban literacy rate is Q 9. Ans: B
Kaimur, and the district with the lowest male literacy
rate is Purnia. Explanation:

Q 3. Ans: A The country’s largest examination complex, “Bapu

Pariksha Parisar”, has been developed by the Bihar
Explanation: School Examination Board (BSEB) for conducting
According to Census 2011, the district with the highest various examinations.
population growth rate is Madhepura, and the district Q 10. Ans: B
with the lowest population growth rate is Arwal.
Madhepura recorded a decadal population growth Explanation:
rate of approximately 31.12%, the highest among these The Jal Jeevan Hariyali Mission was initiated by
districts. the Bihar government under Chief Minister Nitish
Arwal had a growth rate of about 18.89%. Kumar on October 2, 2019, to promote environmental
Q 4. Ans: B conservation, water management, and sustainable
development through initiatives like water conservation,
Explanation: afforestation, and renewable energy promotion.
The district with the highest percentage of Scheduled Q 11. Ans: D
Tribes is West Champaran, and the district with the
lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribes is Khagaria. Explanation:

Q 5. Ans: C In the state of Bihar, 50% reservation has been given

to women for Vikas Mitra, appointed to assist in the
Explanation: proper implementation of programs in panchayats and
According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of Bihar is wards.
918, and the child sex ratio of Bihar is 935. This is an important initiative towards increasing the
The sex ratio of India is 943, and the child sex ratio of participation of women in panchayats.
India is 919. Q 12. Ans: D
Q 6. Ans. B Explanation:
Explanation: The Bird Ringing Monitoring System (BRMS) mobile
As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, app was developed in Bihar in the year 2023.
Kaimur district has the largest forest cover in Bihar in It plays an important role in monitoring bird
terms of area (1,025.68 sq km). populations and informing conservation strategies.
West Champaran comes next with 908.23 sq km. Q 13. Ans: D
Q 7. Ans: C Explanation:
Explanation: The Someshwar pass is formed by the action of the
The cities selected for the Smart City Mission in Bihar Juripani (or Turipani) river.
are Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Bihar Sharif. The Bhikhna Thori pass is created by the Kudi river.
Smart City Mission is an ambitious scheme of the The Marwat pass is shaped by the Harha River.

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 All these passes serve as routes of transit between Bihar Rohtasgarh Fort, Shergarh Fort, Manjharkund and
and Nepal. Dhuankund Waterfall, etc.
The Someshwar Range extends from the Triveni Canal Q 21. Ans: A
to Bhikhna Thori, covering an area of approximately 75
square kilometres. Explanation:
The northwestern region of Bihar is bordered by this The old alluvial soil, known as Bhangar, is predominantly
mountain range. The highest peak in the range reaches found in the Rohtas, Gaya, Patna, Bhagalpur, and
an elevation of 874 metres. Munger districts.
Q 14. Ans: C Q 22. Ans: B
Explanation: Explanation:
Madhubani district comes under the Darbhanga Mahananda River, which joins the Ganga further east
division. Darbhanga division has 3 districts - in Katihar district near Dilarpur, is the easternmost
Madhubani, Darbhanga and Samastipur. major river of Bihar to merge with the Ganga.
Saran division has 3 districts - Saran, Siwan and The Son River, which flows through South Bihar, is the
Gopalganj. westernmost river from South Bihar to join the Ganga.
Tirhut division has 6 districts - West Champaran, East Q 23. Ans: A
Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi and
Sheohar. Explanation:
Kosi division has 3 districts - Saharsa, Supaul and The river Falgu has the most water in Mokama Tal.
Madhepura. The Harha River flows through the middle of the
Purnia division has 4 districts - Araria, Kishanganj, Bhikhna Thori pass.
Katihar and Purnia. The Bagmati river flows in the northern plains of the
Q 15. Ans: D Ganges in Bihar.
The Koshi River originates from the glaciers of
Explanation: Saptakoshiki region located in Nepal.
In the year 2001, Jehanabad district was divided, and a Q 24. Ans: B
new district named Arwal was created.
Explanation:
Q 16. Ans: D
The Indrapuri Reservoir Project is a joint project of
Explanation: Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. It is located on
Katihar, Kishanganj and Purnia are the three districts the Son River.
of Bihar which share a border with West Bengal. Q 25. Ans: B
Q 17. Ans: A Explanation:
Explanation: The Taal region of Bihar is known for the production of
Someshwar Hill is spread in the West Champaran pulses. Due to the prolonged moisture retention in the
district of Bihar. Its spread is parallel to Nepal from soil, this region has great potential for pulse cultivation.
north to south. The Taal region, especially areas like Mokama Taal, is
Q 18. Ans: B widely recognized as the “pulses bowl” of Bihar, with lentil
(masoor) being the most significant crop grown there.
Explanation:
Q 26. Ans: C
Sedimentary Rocks are predominant in the Shivalik
Hills located in the West Champaran district. Explanation:

Q 19. Ans: D The Barauni Oil Refinery was established in 1964

during the Third Five-Year Plan period.
Explanation: The duration of the Third Five-Year Plan was from
Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the West 1961 to 1966.
Champaran district of Bihar state. It was established in Q 27. Ans: D
1978 and is spread over an area of 8.74
​​ km².
Explanation:
Q 20. Ans: B
The Amjhore hills, known for their pyrite deposits, are
Explanation: located in the Rohtas district of Bihar.
he largest wildlife sanctuary in Bihar is Kaimur Wildlife Rohtas district has a reserve of 300 million tonnes of
Sanctuary. Spread over about 1500 square km, this normal-grade pyrite (containing 40% sulfur) and 1500
sanctuary is famous for Tutla Bhawani, Tarachandi, million tonnes of low-alkaline pyrite.

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Q 28. Ans: B Suryadev Narayan Sharma. The association was
Explanation: established on March 3, 1899, in the Darbhanga district,
with Afak Khan as president and Kamleshwari Charan
Dagmara Hydroelectric Project is located in Supaul Sinha as secretary.
district. Suryadev Narayan Sharma is credited as the founder
Aganur Hydroelectric Project is located in Arwal of this significant youth organization, which became a
district. center of political activity in the region until 1920
Dhelabagh Small Hydroelectric Project, Dehri A separate organization named “Hindu Boys
Hydroelectric Project, Nasriganj Small Hydroelectric Association” was founded by Bankim Chandra.
Project and Jaingara Small Hydroelectric Project are Q 34. Ans: D
located in Rohtas district.
Triveni Canal Hydroelectric Project is located in West Explanation:
Champaran district. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, was established
Q 29. Ans: A in the year 2010.
It is currently located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
Explanation:
Q 35. Ans: A
This pipeline has been laid between Amlekhganj in
Nepal and Motihari in Bihar (Motihari-Amlekhganj Explanation:
(Nepal) petroleum product pipeline). In the case of the Bihari magazine, the Indian editor
Q 30. Ans: A Babu Maheshwar Prasad was removed and replaced by
Cunningham as the new editor.
Explanation:
Q 36. Ans: B
Kanwar Lake located in Begusarai district is the
first Ramsar site of Bihar. It has been considered an Explanation:
important international wetland. The special session of the Indian National Congress
Kawar Lake is also known as Asia’s largest freshwater held in August 1918 to review the Montagu Chelmsford
oxbow lake, formed by the Budhi Gandak, a tributary Report was presided over by Syed Hasan Imam.
of the Ganges. Q 37. Ans: B
Q 31. Ans: B Explanation:
Explanation: The book named “ India Divided” was written by Dr.
Veer Kunwar Singh’s last battle was fought near Rajendra Prasad and the book named “The Man Who
Jagdishpur on 23 April 1858 against the British forces Divided India” was written by Farid Zakaria.
led by Captain Le Grand. Q 38. Ans: B
Veer Kunwar Singh, born on April 23, 1777, in
Jagdishpur village of Shahabad (present-day Bhojpur Explanation:
district) in Bihar, led the revolutionary patriots of Bihar The process of preparing the child budget started
during the 1857 rebellion. in Bihar in 2013-14. The child budget includes the
Raising the slogan “Wherever I am, Jagdishpur is financial details of all child welfare schemes.
there”, he boldly challenged the British. Q 39. Ans: D
Even while injured, Kunwar Singh inflicted a crushing
defeat on the British army led by Le Grand on April 23, Explanation:
1858. “Economic solution, power to youth” is a part of Saat
Q 32. Ans: D Nischay Part-1.
Youth power, progress of Bihar, empowered women-
Explanation: capable women, clean village-prosperous village, clean
During the 1830s, Patna emerged as a major centre of city-developed city, connectivity will be easy, health
the Wahabi Rebellion. care for all, irrigation water to every farm, these 7 major
The Wahabi Movement in India was initiated by Syed schemes are part of Saat Nischay Part-2.
Ahmed Shaheed. Q 40. Ans: B
For nearly 46 years, Patna remained the main center of
the Wahabi movement. Explanation :

Q 33. Ans: A The first satyagrahi of individual satyagraha in Bihar

was Shri Krishna Singh.
Explanation: The second satyagrahi of individual satyagraha in Bihar
The founder of the “Boys Association” in Bihar was was Anugrah Narayan Singh.

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Q 41. Ans: A Q 49. Ans: D
Explanation: Explanation:

A total of 7 freedom fighters were martyred in the Peer Muhammad Munis Peer Muhammad Munis
Patna Secretariat firing incident on 11 August 1942 (1882 - 1949), was a Hindi journalist from Champaran
during the Quit India Movement, whose names are who used to write for Pratap and many other Hindi
as follows - Umakant Prasad Sinha, Ramanand Singh, newspapers.
Satish Prasad Jha, Jagpati Kumar, Devipad Chaudhary, Munis along with Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded
Ramgovind Singh and Rajendra Singh. Mahatma Gandhi to launch the Champaran Satyagraha.
Q 42. Ans: D He had highlighted the plight of the farmers of
Champaran by writing under pseudonyms like Dukhi,
Explanation: Dukhi Atma, Dukhi Hriday.
Jayprakash Narayan organized Azad Dasta to train the Q 50. Ans: D
youth at a place called “Bakri ka Tapu” in Nepal. The
All India Center of Azad Dasta was in Nepal itself. Explanation:

Q 43. Ans: B The Riga Sugar Mill which was closed for four years
and is considered the backbone of the economy of
Explanation: North Bihar including Sheohar-Sitamarhi has started
Under the leadership of Shri Ram Vinod Singh, operating again.
prisoners in Chhapra Jail refused to wear foreign Q 51. Ans: A
clothes and demanded indigenous clothes. When
their demands were not met, they decided to remain Explanation:
naked. Rs. 5972 crore has been allocated for the financial year
Q 44. Ans: B 2025-26 under the Seven Nischay-2 of Atma Nirbhar
Bihar. The highest allocation is Rs. 22700 crore on
Explanation: education, Rs. 15586 crore on rural development and
The Triveni Canal drawn from Gandak is not located Rs. 10298 crore on health department.
in Madhubani district of Bihar but in West Champaran Q 52. Ans: B
district.
Explanation:
Q 45. Ans: D
BIHAN App has optimized crop target estimates and
Explanation : monitoring pest attacks.
The alluvial plain of Bihar is the latest formation from BIHAN - Bi-Bihar, H-Horticulture, A-Agriculture,
the structural point of view. N-Natural Resource Management.
The Archaean age rocks are found in the marginal Q 53. Ans: A
plateau region of South Bihar.
Explanation:
Q 46. Ans: A
The first president of Bihar Socialist Party was Narendra
Explanation : Dev. Its first secretary was Jayaprakash Narayan.
The total geographical area of Bihar is 94163 sq. km. Bihar Scientific Society was established in Muzaffarpur
The extension of Bihar from east to west is 483 km. by Imdad Ali Khan.
The extension of Bihar from north to south is 345 km. Q 54. Ans: D
Q 47. Ans: B Explanation:
Explanation: Shyam Bihari Lal belonged to Gaya. He was shot by
The Tana Bhagat movement was basically against the police while trying to hoist the flag at Kurtha police
atrocities of landlords, administration and outsiders, station in Gaya. Dhruv Kumar was shot by police while
but instead of violent struggle, the path of constitutional trying to hoist the flag at Katihar police station.
struggle was adopted. Q 55. Ans: B
Q 48. Ans: A Explanation:
Explanation: In the year 2006, when the Bihar government started
On 30 September 1921, Mazhar ul Haq started the Vermicompost Promotion Scheme in the state,
publishing a newspaper named “The Motherland” Kothia of Samastipur became the first organic village
from Sadakat Ashram. of the state.

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Q 56. Ans: B Q 61. Ans: C
Explanation: Explanation:

Maize is the third major crop of Bihar state after paddy The total number of municipal corporations in Bihar
and wheat. It is a crop grown in a humid climate. Loamy is 19.
soil is suitable for it. Q 62. Ans: C
Indian Maize Research Institute is located in Ludhiana.
Maize Research Center of Bihar is located in Begusarai Explanation:
district. Statement 1 is correct: the number of seats reserved for
Q 57. Ans: B SC candidates in the Bihar Legislative Assembly is 38.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Seats reserved for assembly
Explanation: constituencies for ST are two (Manihari in Katihar and
According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) Katoria in Banka ).
2023, published by the Forest Survey of India under the Statement 3 is correct: Article 332 of the Indian
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Constitution deals with the reservation of seats
the total forest cover in the state of Bihar is reported as for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the
7,380.79 square kilometres. Legislative Assemblies of the States.
The ISFR classifies forest cover into three density Q 63. Ans: C
classes based on canopy density:
3 Very Dense Forest (VDF): Land with a canopy Explanation:
density of 70% and above Statement 1 is correct: The president’s rule in Bihar
3 Moderately Dense Forest (MDF): Land with a has been imposed 8 times now.
canopy density between 40% and 70% Statement 2 is correct: President’s rule was imposed
3 Open Forest (OF): Land with a canopy density for the first time on 29th June 1968 for 242 days. The
between 10% and 40% date of revocation was 26th February, 1969.
For Bihar, the 2023 assessment provides the following Statement 3 is incorrect, as the president’s rule was last
breakdown: imposed in Bihar in 2005.
3 Very Dense Forest: 332.66 sq km Q 64. Ans: B
3 Moderately Dense Forest: 2,764.47 sq km
3 Open Forest: 4,283.66 sq km Explanation:

Q 58. Ans: B Mahamaya Prasad Sinha (1 May 1909–1987) was an

Indian politician. He was the fifth Chief Minister of
Explanation: Bihar from March 1967 to January 1968, which was the
Statement 1 is correct: The governor is the nominal first non-Congress government in Bihar.
head of the state. Q 65. Ans: B
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Governor, not the Chief
Justice, appoints the Chief Minister. Explanation:
Statement 3 is correct: As per Article 163, the Governor Jairamdas Daulat Ram was the first governor of Bihar
generally acts on the aid and advice of the Council of after independence.
Ministers. Q 66. Ans: A
Q 59. Ans: B Explanation :
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Lakshmi Kant Jha was the first
The Panchayati Raj system is mentioned in the Indian Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Statement 2 is incorrect: The first woman judge of the
Constitution. This is because local governance and the Patna High Court was Induprabha Singh. The first
functions of Panchayati Raj institutions are primarily woman Chief Justice of the Patna High Court was
the responsibility of the state governments. Rekha Manharlal Doshit.
Q 60. Ans: B Q 67. Ans: A
Explanation: Explanation:
Bihar sends 40 elected representatives to the Lok Statement 1 is correct: The Bihar Public Service
Sabha. These are based on direct elections from 40 Commission came into existence on 1st April, 1949,
parliamentary constituencies. under the Government of India Act 1935.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The tenure of the chairman
and other members of BPSC is six years or until the

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 attainment of the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Q 74. Ans: C
The first Chairman of BPSC was Ramdhari Sinha Explanation:
Q 68. Ans: C
Aryans started moving towards the eastern part of
Explanation: India in the Later Vedic Period (1000-600 BCE). The
Statement 1 is correct: The Protection of Human Satapatha Brahmana, a commentary on the Yajurveda,
Rights Act 1993 provides for the establishment of the indeed mentions the arrival and spread of Aryans in
State Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights North Bihar. It also describes the existence of a well-
Commission was established in Bihar on 3rd January,2000 established Aryan civilization along the banks of the
and formally constituted on 26th June, 2008. Ganga in Bihar, referred to as the Kingdom of Videha.
Statement 2 is correct: A chairperson and two other members Q 75. Ans: D
are appointed by the governor. The first chairperson of the
Human Rights Commission was Shri Justice SN Jha. Explanation:

Q 69. Ans: D The Anguttara Nikaya, a part of the Sutta Pitaka , makes
frequent reference to the sixteen Mahajanapadas of
Explanation: ancient North India. It lists them as part of the broader
The Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals socio-political landscape during the time of the Buddha.
Act, 1955, prohibited the slaughter of cows, calves, Q 76. Ans: D
bulls, and bullocks. The act received the governor’s
assent on December 8, 1955, and was first published in Explanation:
the Bihar Gazette on January 11, 1956. Arthashastra - Chanakya
Q 70. Ans: B Indica—Megasthenes
Mudrarakshasa—Vishakhadatta
Explanation:
Q 77. Ans: C
The province of Bihar and Orissa was later divided into
Bihar and Orissa states on April 1, 1936. Explanation:
Bihar was separated from Bengal in 1912. In December Magadha: It was closely associated with the life of
1911, in Delhi Darbar, it was decided to bifurcate Bihar Gautam Buddha. King Bimbisara of Magadha built a
from Bengal, but the final notification was released on Mahavihara named Venuvan for Gautam Buddha. He
22nd March 1912. received education from a religious teacher named
On 15 November 2000, Jharkhand was separated from Rudrak Ramputt in the Magadha kingdom.
Bihar by the Bihar Reorganization Act 2000. Kaushal: Buddhism was propagated the most in Kaushal.
Q 71. Ans: C Gautam Buddha spent 21 years of his life in Kaushal. A
wealthy merchant named Anantapindaka became a disciple
Explanation: of Buddha and donated the Jetavana Vihara to him.
By merging Bihar, Bengal, and Orissa, the Bengal Avanti and Gandhara: These were important states but
province was established in 1733 AD. were not directly associated with the main events of
Q 72. Ans: A Buddha’s life.

Explanations: Q 78. Ans: C

Article 243A concerns the Gram Sabha, a village Explanation:

assembly. Udayin was the son and successor of Ajatashatru, and
Article 243B provides for the constitution of panchayats he is credited with founding the city of Pataliputra ,
at the village, intermediate, and district levels. which later became the imperial capital of several major
Article 243C of the Constitution of India outlines dynasties, including the Mauryas and Guptas.
the composition of Panchayats, which are local self- Q 79. Ans: C
governing bodies at the village, intermediate, and
district levels. Explanation:
Article 243D Addresses the reservation of seats for women Patron: King Ajatshatru of Magadha.Presided over by
and Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats Mahakassapa, one of the principal disciples of the Buddha.
Q 73. Ans: C Location: Saptaparni Cave near Rajgriha.

Explanation: Q 80. Ans: C

The Rigveda mentions the region of Bihar as Kikata and Explanation:

the people as Vratyas. The earliest reference to Bihar is Statement 1 is correct: Bimbisara founded the
found in the Atharvaveda and Panchvimsha. Haryanka Dynasty and established his capital at Rajgir.

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 He was a contemporary of Buddha. According to the inscribed on the Ashokan pillar in Allahabad, praising
Buddhist “The Mahavamsa,” Bimbisara was appointed Samudragupta’s achievements and conquests.
as the king by his father, named Bhatiya, at the age of 15. Q 87. Ans: B
Statement 2 is also correct, as Bimbisara is referred to
as Shrenik in Jain texts. Explanation:

Q 81. Ans: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Karnata Dynasty was founded

by Nanyadeva not Narsingh Deva, in Mithila
Explanation: Statement 2 is correct: Simraon in Champaran was the
Statement 1 is correct: Mahapadmananda established capital of the Karnata Dynasty. Later Kamladitya Sthan
the Nanda Dynasty after killing the last Shishunaga (Kamlathan) became their capital, which is now known
ruler, Mahanandin. as Andhrathadi in Madhubani District.
Statement 2 is correct: Dhana Nanda was the last Q 88. Anc: C
ruler of the Nanda dynasty and was a contemporary
of Alexander. When Alexander invaded India, Dhana Explanation:
Nanda was the ruler of Magadha. Statement 1 is correct: Tabaqat-i- Nasiri gives a detailed
Q 82. Ans: B account of the military achievements and invasion by
Bakhtiyar Khilji. It provides one of the earliest accounts of
Explanation: Bakhtiyar Khilji’s invasion of Bihar and Bengal, including
Statement 1 is correct: Nalanda University was his attack on the Buddhist monasteries like Nalanda.
established by Kumargupta I. It was the center of Statement 2 is correct: Bakhtiyar Khilji destroyed
learning from 427 to 1197 AD. The famous traveler Nalanda Vihara.
Hiuen Tsang studied at this university. Q 89. Ans: B
Statement 2 is incorrect: Fa-Hien, the Chinese
traveler, visited India during the reign of Chandragupta Explanation:
II to study Buddhism. In 1398-99, the invasion by Taimur marked the end of
Q 83. Ans: A the Tughlaq dynasty in Bihar, and it became a part of
the Sharqi rule of Jaunpur.
Explanation:
Q 90. Ans: B
In Buddhism, Nirvana is most accurately described as
the extinction of desire, hatred, and ignorance. This Explanation:
leads to the end of suffering (dukkha) and the cycle of In 1539 , the Battle of Chausa was fought between
rebirth (samsara). It is not the annihilation of the self Humayun and Sher Shah. This battle was significant
in a nihilistic sense, nor simply a state of bliss or an as it marked a turning point in the rivalry between the
incomprehensible mental stage. Mughals and the Sur dynasty, and it played a crucial
Q 84. Ans: C role in Sher Shah Suri’s rise to power.

Explanation: Q 91. Ans: C

Skandagupta, who succeeded Kumaragupta I, Explanation:

was perhaps the last powerful Gupta monarch. Makhdoom Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri was
To consolidate his position, he had to fight the the most prominent Sufi saint who was born at Maner
Pushyamitras, and the country faced Huna invasion village in Patna in July 1264 AD. He was given the title
from across the frontiers in the northwest. of Firdausi by Sheikh Najeebuddin Firdausi. His tomb
Q 85. Ans: A lies at Badi Dargah in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda.

Explanation: Q 92. Ans: A

Vikramshila University was established by Dharampala, Explanation:

a ruler of the Pala dynasty, in the 8th century CE in Jat-Jatin is a popular folk dance of the Mithila region
present-day Bihar. It was one of the most important of Bihar. It typically depicts the love and separation
centers of Buddhist learning in India, alongside between a husband (Jat) and wife (Jatin). This dance
Nalanda and Odantapuri. form is especially performed during the monsoon season
Q 86. Ans: B and reflects the daily life and struggles of rural couples.

Explanation: Q 93. Ans: B

The Allahabad Prasasti was authored by Harisena. Explanation:

He was a court poet and minister of the Gupta Sujni embroidery is a traditional craft from the
emperor Samudragupta. The prasasti is a long poem Madhubani and Muzaffarpur regions of Bihar. It

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 involves recycling old sarees and fabrics to make Q 99. Ans: D
quilted blankets. Women embroider these with simple Explanation:
running stitches, often illustrating folk tales, daily life,
and mythological themes, blending functionality with The Bihar Socialist Party, formed in July 1931, was a
storytelling. regional socialist group that laid the foundation for
Q 94. Ans: A the later Congress Socialist Party. It included several
prominent socialist leaders from Bihar such as Ganga
Explanation: Sharan Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri, and Phulan
Bhikhari Thakur, often referred to as the Shakespeare Prasad Verma. Swami Yogananda, on the other hand,
of Bhojpuri, was a social reformer and dramatist from was a spiritual leader and yoga guru, known for his
Bihar. He is credited with developing Bidesia, a popular work Autobiography of a Yogi and his promotion
folk theatre form that highlights themes of migration, of Kriya Yoga in the West. He was not involved in
social injustice, and gender issues. His plays are still socialist or political movements in Bihar or elsewhere
widely performed in rural Bihar. in India.
Q 95. Ans: B Q 100. Ans: D
Explanation: Explanation:
Founded during the Gupta era, Nalanda University was Gandhi’s Dandi March started on 12 March 1930 and
one of the world’s first and most well-known residential on 5 April he started Satyagraha by violating the salt
universities. It was well-known for teaching Buddhist law.
philosophy, logic, grammar, and metaphysics, and it In Bihar, the Salt Satyagraha started on 15 April 1930,
drew academics from all across Asia. Under the support mainly from Champaran and Saran districts. Soon it
of kings like Harshavardhana and Kumaragupta, it spread to other parts of Bihar.
thrived. Jagat Narayan Lal in Patna, Girish Tiwari in Saran,
Q 96. Ans: C Ram Dayalu Singh in Muzaffarpur, Mahadev Lal Sarraf
in Bhagalpur, Chandravati Devi in ​​Gaya, Satyanarayan
Explanation: Singh in Darbhanga led this movement.
Karpoori Thakur (1924–1988) was a highly respected Q 101. Ans: D
socialist leader and served as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
He is best remembered for implementing reservations Explanation:
for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government Karawas ki Kahani— Written by Jayaprakash
jobs and educational institutions in 1978. This move Narayan, this is an autobiographical account describing
made him a champion of social justice. his experiences in jail during the freedom struggle.
Q 97. Ans: A Sampoorna Kranti—While this is more a slogan and a
movement led by JP during the 1970s, related writings and
Explanation: speeches compiled under this title are associated with him.
Peer Mohammad Munis was a journalist, writer, and Lok Swaraj—Reflects JP’s thoughts on
nationalist from Bihar. He used his pen and press decentralization, Gram Swaraj, and true democracy.
as tools to raise awareness against the exploitation Associated with his political philosophy.
of indigo farmers by British planters in Champaran. India Divided—This is not authored by Jayaprakash
When Gandhi arrived in Champaran to investigate Narayan. It was written by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the
the grievances of the indigo cultivators (Tinkathia first president of India, in 1946, and it critiques the idea
system), Munis provided local support, helping of Partition and presents arguments for a united India.
organize and mobilize the local population. He used Q 102. Ans: B
to write articles under pseudonyms like Dukhi, Dukhi
Atma, and Dukhi Hriday, which were published in the Explanation:
Pratap newspaper. Jal Mandir is located in Pawapuri in Nalanda district
Q 98. Ans: B of Bihar. Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism,
attained Nirvana in Pawapuri.
Explanation: This Jal Mandir of Pawapuri was built by Mahavira’s
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to enter Bihar elder brother Nandivardhan. Mahavira Swami’s Charan
in the 17th century. They established their factory at Paduka has been installed in this temple.
Hoogly in Bengal but frequently visited Patna for trade On the 2500th anniversary of Mahavira Swami’s
through water channels and roads. attainment of Nirvana, the Indian Postal Department
also issued a postage stamp depicting the Jal Mandir.

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Q 103. Ans: A Q 108. Ans: B
Explanation: Explanation:

Santhal—Banka The Santhal tribe is one of the largest Statement 1 is incorrect: Although Bihar was among
tribal communities in Bihar and Jharkhand. In Bihar, the early implementers, Madhya Pradesh was the first
they are primarily found in Banka, Purnea, Kathihar, to implement the 73rd Amendment.
and Bhagalpur districts. Statement 2 is correct: Bihar follows a three-tier
Oraon: The Oraon tribe, also known as Kurukh, resides Panchayati Raj system.
in the forested areas of Rohtas and Supaul. Statement 3 is incorrect: Panchayat elections are
Munda Though originally from Jharkhand, some conducted by the State Election Commission, not the
Munda populations are found in Buxar. Election Commission of India.
Kharwar—The Kharwar tribe is prominently found in Q 109. Ans: D
the Kaimur hills and Rohtas district of southwestern
Bihar. They are considered one of the primitive tribes Explanation:
in the region. The ethanol plant constructed at a cost of Rs 105 crore
Q 104. Ans: B in Parora, Purnia was inaugurated by Chief Minister
Shri Nitish Kumar on 30 April 2022.
Explanation: This is the country’s first green field grain based ethanol
Dhruv Dal was formed in response to the killing of plant after the “Central and State Ethanol Policy 2021.
Dhruv Kumar in Katihar. Q 110. Ans: B
Q 105. Ans: C Explanation:
Explanation: Professor Ravindra Kumar Sinha of Patna University
Bodh Gaya, located in Gaya district, is where Siddhartha who is also known as “Dolphin Man of India”started a
Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree public awareness program to save dolphins. He made
around the 6th century BCE. The Mahabodhi Temple, schools, colleges, administrative officials as well as
built at the site, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and leaders aware so that the Gangetic dolphins are not
a major Buddhist pilgrimage center. It is considered hunted and their numbers increase.
the holiest site in Buddhism and attracts tourists and Q 111. Ans: C
pilgrims from all over the world.
Explanation:
Q 106. Ans: C
The Bihar government has decided to set up the state’s
Explanation: first incubation centre for gharials and turtles on the
The Kesariya Stupa, located in East Champaran district, bank of Gandak river.
is considered to be the largest Buddhist stupa in the Q 112. Ans: B
world in terms of volume. It dates back to the Mauryan
period and is believed to have been built or enlarged by Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka. The site holds immense religious and Bihar’s second tiger reserve is set to be established in
archaeological importance and is a key part of Bihar’s Kaimur district, as the central government has granted
Buddhist tourism circuit. in-principle approval to upgrade the Kaimur Wildlife
Q 107. Ans: B Sanctuary into a tiger reserve.
The Kaimur Tiger Reserve, covering around 1,134
Explanation: square kilometers, is proposed to include 90 km² of
Purushottam Das Tandon was a prominent figure in forest area in Kaimur and 60 km² in Rohtas, making it
the Indian freedom struggle and played a significant significantly larger than the Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
role in the agrarian movement. Among his many Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran district is
contributions, he was actively involved in organising the only Tiger Reserve, which spans approximately 900
and supporting peasants and was recognised for his square kilometers and houses 54 Bengal tigers.
deep understanding of farmers’ issues. Q 113. Ans: C

In 1934, he was chosen as the President of the Bihar Explanation:

Provincial Kisan Sabha. This position allowed him to Sumitra Prasad, also known as Rani Saha, who had been
further mobilise support for the cause of independence residing in Ara city, Bihar, for 40 years, became the first
and played a key part in strengthening the peasant individual in the state to receive Indian citizenship
movement across the country. under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.

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Q 114. Ans: B Q 122. Ans: C
Explanation: Explanation:

Explanation: Kakolat Falls, a notable tourist facility, is Bihar was ranked 13th among the 18 major states in the
located in the Nawada district of Bihar. Fiscal Health Index 2025, with an FHI score of 27.8.
Q 115. Ans: B Q 123. Ans: C
Explanation: Explanation:
Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project (Stage- Statement 1 is correct: Bihar Gramin Bank was formed
II), whose foundation was recently laid, is located in by merging Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank (often called
Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is a major coal-based North Bihar Gramin Bank) and Dakshin Bihar Gramin
power plant in the state. Bank (often called South Bihar Gramin Bank) with
Q 116. Ans: C effect from May 1, 2025.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The headquarters of Bihar
Explanation: Gramin Bank is in Patna, not Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur
The Makhana Mahotsav 2024 was organized by the was the headquarters of the former Uttar Bihar Gramin
Horticulture Directorate of the Bihar Agriculture Bank.
Department in Patna. Statement 3 is correct: Punjab National Bank is the
Q 117. Ans: A sponsor bank for the newly formed Bihar Gramin Bank,
providing it with financial, technical, and administrative
Explanation: support as part of the Government of India’s “One State,
Bihar’s first dry port, also known as the Inland One RRB” policy aimed at enhancing the efficiency and
Container Depot, was inaugurated in Bihta, enhancing reach of rural banking services.
the state’s trade infrastructure.Bihta city is located Q 124. Ans: C
in Patna district, it is also known as New Patna and
Greater Patna. IIT Patna is in Bihta city. Explanation:

Q 118. Ans: D The Bihar Business Connect 2024 Ambassadors’ Meet,

organized by the Department of Industries, Government
Explanation: of Bihar, was held in New Delhi on December 9, 2024,
Begusarai has now become the first District in Bihar to to engage with ambassadors, diplomats, and key
equip all Gram Panchayats with Wi-Fi services under stakeholders ahead of the main investor summit.
the PM-WANI Scheme. Q 125. Ans: D
Q 119. Ans: A Explanation:
Explanation: Rajgir, in Nalanda district, Bihar, is set to host the Men’s
Sharad Kumar has won the silver medal in the T-63 Asia Cup Hockey 2025 from August 29 to September 7,
high jump at the Paris Paralympics 2024. 2025, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.
He is from Muzaffarpur in Bihar. This was formalized through a Memorandum of
Q 120. Ans: A Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the
Bihar State Sports Authority.
Explanation: The 12th Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, is a qualifier for the
The Bharat Plus Ethanol Plant, which recently achieved 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup that will be co-
a milestone of producing 1 crore liters of ethanol, is organised by Belgium and the Netherlands.
located in the Buxar district of Bihar. Q 126. Ans: B
Q 121. Ans: A Explanation:
Explanation: Vipul Manubhai Pancholi has been appointed as the
The state’s first Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Chief Justice of Patna High Court recently.
Facilitation Center in Bihar has been established Parmar Ravi Manubhai is the Chairman of Bihar Public
at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Service Commission.
Bhagalpur . This center aims to assist local producers Q 127. Ans: A
in obtaining GI tags for their unique products, thereby
enhancing their market value and preserving regional Explanation:
heritage. Statement 1 is correct: The SepakTakraw World Cup
2025 was held at the Patliputra Indoor Stadium in
Kankarbagh, Patna, from 20 to 25 March 2025.

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 Statement 2 is incorrect: The Indian Men’s Regu team Q 134. Ans: A
won the gold medal in the 2025 SepakTakraw World Explanation:
Cup by defeating Japan in the final.
Q 128. Ans: C The Asmitha Khelo India Women’s Kho-Kho League
2024 was organized at Minz Stadium in Gopalganj, Bihar.
Explanation: This event was held under the Khelo India initiative by
The Bihar government has announced the use of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government
artificial intelligence (AI) technology for monitoring of India. It was specifically aimed at promoting
rural roads, starting with pilot projects in Nalanda and women’s participation in kho-kho, a traditional
Samastipur districts before expanding statewide. This Indian sport, under the Asmitha initiative for women’s
initiative is expected to improve maintenance efficiency empowerment in sports.
and result in significant cost savings. Q 135. Ans: B
Q 129. Ans: C Explanation:
Explanation: Recently, Bihar’s first Plastic Waste Management
Bihar’s first dinosaur park is being constructed in Institute has been inaugurated in Bhagalpur.
Rajgir, Nalanda district, as part of the Nature Safari This initiative is part of efforts to address plastic waste
project. recycling and management in a sustainable manner,
The park, spanning 17 acres, aims to recreate the aligning with broader environmental goals in the state.
Mesozoic era’s ambiance with interactive features like Q 136. Ans: A
fossil excavation and is expected to cost around ₹20 crore.
Explanation:
Q 130. Ans: D
Bihar marked a significant achievement in disaster
Explanation: management with an agreement signed between
Khelo India Youth Games has been organized for the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority
the first time in Bihar and it has been organized in 5 (BSDMA), Bihar Mausam Seva Kendra (BMSK), and
districts of Bihar, Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, Bhagalpur and the Space Applications Centre (SAC) of ISRO. It aims
Begusarai. to strengthen the state’s ability to monitor and forecast
Q 131. Ans: B disasters like floods, droughts, heatwaves, cold waves,
lightning, and earthquakes.
Explanation:
Q 137. Ans: D
Motipur Panchayat of Samastipur district has been
selected for the National Panchayat Award 2025 in the Explanation:
special category at the country level. Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, a retired IAS officer, has
Q 132. Ans: C been appointed as the chairman of the 7th State Finance
Commission of Bihar. The commission was formed
Explanation: in March 2025 under the provisions of the Bihar
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya, Panchayati Raj Act, 2006, and the Bihar Municipal Act,
Bihar, is managed by Bihar Integrated Manufacturing 2007.
City Gaya Ltd (BIMCGL), formed on January 6, 2025. Q 138. Ans: C
Part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, it
spans 1,670 acres and aims to attract ₹16,000–₹16,524 Explanation:
crore in investment. Mr. Bhim Singh Bhavesh, awarded the Padma Shri
Expected to create over 1 lakh jobs (up to 109,185) Award 2025, is from Bhojpur district of Bihar.
in sectors like food processing, garments, and auto In Bhojpur, Bhim Singh Bhavesh has done a lot of work
components. for the people of the Musahar caste in his area.
Approved in the Union Budget 2024-25, with Bhim Singh Bhavesh has so far enrolled eight thousand
environmental clearance and Bihar Cabinet support. children of the Musahar caste in school and has also
Q 133. Ans: C built a large library for them.

Explanation: Q 139. Ans: C

The Pravasi Kamgar App, launched by Bihar under Saat Explanation:

Nischay-2, enables migrant workers to digitally register, The World Bank has recently approved a loan for the
access government benefits, get a unique ID, find jobs, Bihar Water Security and Irrigation Modernization
receive emergency help, and allows authorities to track Project (BWSIMP), which has a total estimated cost
worker data for policy planning of ₹4,415 crore. The Bihar government will contribute

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 30% (₹1,324.50 crore) of the project cost, while the has been awarded the CavinCare Ability Award 2025.
World Bank will provide the remaining 70% (₹3,090.50 Q 146. Ans: A
crore) as a loan.
Explanation:
Q 140. Ans: A
A 21-foot-tall statue of Emperor Jarasandha has been
Explanation: installed in Rajgir city. This statue is situated on an
Baraila Lake located in Vaishali is known for its diverse 11-foot-tall pedestal. This statue is made of bronze
bird life including migratory and local species. metal.
It is also known as Salim Ali Jubba Sahni Bird Sanctuary. Q 147. Ans: C
Q 141. Ans: A Explanation:
Explanation: Motilal Prasad has been appointed as the Minister for
According to the latest Annual Status of Education Arts, Culture, and Youth in Bihar.
Report (ASER), 80.9% of adolescents in Bihar (age Q 148. Ans: C
group 14–16) can browse information digitally.
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) report Explanation:
is released by NGO Pratham based on survey which it Bihar is developing India’s largest solar power project
has been conducting every year since 2005. with battery energy storage system (BESS) in the
Q 142. Ans: B Lakhisarai district, specifically in the Kajra region.
The project is being implemented in two phases:
Explanation: 3 Phase 1: 185 MW solar capacity with a 254 MWh
Satsanda Hill is located in Lakhisarai district. battery energy storage system.
The developmental initiatives focus on enhancing 3 Phase 2: 116 MW solar capacity with a 241 MWh
tourism and infrastructure, specifically targeting battery energy storage system.
Satsanda Hill as a tourist site, alongside other locations When completed, the combined project will have a
like Lal Pahar and Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai. total solar capacity of 301 MW and a battery storage
Religious sites like the Matukhar Dham Temple in capacity of 495 MWh, making it the largest project of
Sheikhpura and the Samas Vishnudham Temple in its kind in India.
Barbigha are also undergoing renovations Q 149. Ans: B
Q 143. Ans: A Explanation:
Explanation: The annual Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), part of the
Patneshwar Dham is located in Jamui district, Bihar global International Waterbird Census (IWC), helps
It is a famous Lord Shiva temple built in 1711 AD and is in conserving wetlands and waterbirds worldwide.
renowned for its annual Shravan rituals where devotees It is jointly organized by Bihar’s Department of
build a mud wall around the Shiva lingam. Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DEF\&CC),
Also recognised as Kamna Ling, this temple is located the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), and
adjacent to the Kiul River. Wetlands International South Asia (WISA).
Q 144. Ans: A Q 150. Ans: A
Explanation: Explanation:
Justice Sanjay Kumar, former Judge of the High Court, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the NeVA
Patna, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Bihar Seva Kendra at the Bihar Assembly during the final day
State Commission for Backward Classes. of the 85th Presiding Officers Conference in Patna.
Q 145. Ans: B The initiative is significant as the Bihar Assembly
prepares to go paperless for the upcoming budget
Explanation: session. It aims to digitise and streamline legislative
Shams Alam Sheikh, a paraplegic swimmer from Bihar, processes across state legislatures.

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