Bihar State

Q. A river formerly known as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ rises from Bihar is

A
Damodar
B
Mayurakshi
C
Barakar
D
Subamarekha

Correct Answer

Damodar

More Questions on Bihar

  • Q. The Bihar State Textile Corporation Limited was set-up in which year in the state?
    A)1931
    B)1970
    C)1901
    D)1985
    Answer: 1970
  • Q. Which one of the following statements about irrigation in Bihar is not correct?
    A)Of the total irrigated area in Bihar nearly 30 percent is irrigated by canals and 39 per cent by tubewells.
    B)The maximum area irrigated by canals is found in Bhojpur, Aurangabad, West Champaran, Rohtas and Munger districts.
    C)Of the total sown area in Bihar nearly 30 percent is irrigated.
    D)The maximum area irrigated by tubewells is found in Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Begusarai, Sitamarhi, Begusarai, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj and Khagaria districts.
    Answer: Of the total irrigated area in Bihar nearly 30 percent is irrigated by canals and 39 per cent by tubewells.
  • Q. Find the incorrect match. Folk Song Theme a. Vijaymal Vijaymal b. Salhes Hero and Heroine c. Mirayan Mira d. Lorikayan Krishna
    A)b
    B)c
    C)a
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. In Bihar, Bhangar Soil occurs in
    A)Purnea-Saharsa Darbhanga- Muzaffarpur area
    B)Gaya-Nalanda-Bodhgaya-Sasaram area
    C)Gaya-Bodhgaya-East Champaran-Bhagalpur area
    D)East Champaran-Nalanda-Gaya-Sasaram Area
    Answer: Purnea-Saharsa Darbhanga- Muzaffarpur area
  • Q. The current strength of the Bihar Legislative Assembly is
    A)190
    B)195
    C)243
    D)None of these
    Answer: 243
  • Q. The editor of ‘Bihari’, a leading newspaper of Bihar,was –
    A)Babu Ram Prasad
    B)Babu Gopal Prasad
    C)Babu G. Prasad
    D)Babu Maheshwar Prasad
    Answer: Babu Maheshwar Prasad
  • Q. Which of the following is the first organic village in Bihar?
    A)Telhar
    B)Manihari
    C)Kothia
    D)Gopalpur
    Answer: Kothia
  • Q. Kewal and alluvial soil are suitable for which crop?
    A)Khesari
    B)Gram
    C)Arhar
    D)Masoor
    Answer: Gram
  • Q. Which of the following is known as the Silk City of Bihar?
    A)Patna
    B)Banka
    C)Bhagalpur
    D)Munger
    Answer: Bhagalpur
  • Q. Identify the number of wards in the Patna Municipal Corporation –
    A)67
    B)64
    C)57
    D)75
    Answer: 75
  • Q. Which of the following languages is also known as Bhagalpuri?
    A)Vajjika
    B)Angika
    C)Magahi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Angika
  • Q. Which of the following statements is false about Sama Chakewa dance theatre form?
    A)It is mainly performed by girls in question-answer form.
    B)It is mainly cropping season dance.
    C)It is performed in Kartik month.
    D)Radha Krishna are the main theme.
    Answer: It is mainly cropping season dance.
  • Q. Famous Sufi Saint of Bihar Sharfuddin Maneri is related to which Sufi order?
    A)Suhrawardi
    B)Firdausi
    C)Chisti
    D)Kubrawi
    Answer: Firdausi
  • Q. What was the economic growth rate of the State of Bihar during the year 2016 – 17?
    A)7.30%
    B)8.30%
    C)6.30%
    D)9.30%
    Answer: E
  • Q. How many districts of Bihar have been covered under National Food Security Mission?
    A)18
    B)10
    C)12
    D)7
    Answer: 18
  • Q. The first sitting of Bihar Legislature Council was convened at ………….
    A)Nalanda
    B)Bankipore
    C)Purnea
    D)Gaya
    Answer: Bankipore
  • Q. The headquarters of Purnea is
    A)Hajipur
    B)Purnea
    C)Buxar
    D)Banka
    Answer: Purnea
  • Q. Which fair is held on Chaitra Trayodashi and is attended by Jains?
    A)Simariya fair
    B)Vaishali fair
    C)Saurath fair
    D)Baunsi fair
    Answer: Vaishali fair
  • Q. Which places in ancient Bihar were renowned for dance and music?
    A)Rajgir
    B)Magadha
    C)Vaishali
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Asbestos is found in which districts of Bihar?
    A)Jamui
    B)Banka
    C)Munger
    D)Purnea
    Answer: Munger

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