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. Which of the following places is famous for its wildlife in Bihar?
    A)Bodh Gaya
    B)Patna
    C)Bhagalpur
    D)Hazaribagh
    Answer: Hazaribagh
  • Q. How many districts are there in Bihar?
    A)38
    B)49
    C)28
    D)52
    Answer: 38
  • Q. Which lake is a combination of Jamunia, Sarria, Kumin and Gobra lakes in Bihar?
    A)Moti lake
    B)Simri lake
    C)Kanwar lake
    D)Gogabil lake
    Answer: Simri lake
  • Q. The height of Harha or Doon valley is?
    A)200 m
    B)240 m
    C)250 m
    D)270 m
    Answer: 240 m
  • Q. When was the Lok Sabha Election 2004 cancelled and re-voting done at chhapara constituency in Bihar?
    A)10 May and 31 May
    B)15 May and 31 May
    C)10 May and 15 July
    D)25 May and 10 June
    Answer: 10 May and 31 May
  • Q. Which of the following is the major source of irrigation in Bihar?
    A)Tubewells
    B)Wells
    C)Canals
    D)Ponds
    Answer: Canals
  • Q. When was Bihar Human Rights Commission established?
    A)January, 2000
    B)June, 2002
    C)December, 2008
    D)October, 1998
    Answer: January, 2000
  • Q. Which one is not located on National Highway – 2 (NH – 2)?
    A)Sasaram
    B)Mohania
    C)Aurangabad
    D)Patna
    Answer: Patna
  • Q. Which famous railway bridge is constructed on Ganga?
    A)Son bridge
    B)Bagha-Chhitari bridge
    C)Mahatma Gandhi bridge
    D)Rajendra bridge
    Answer: Mahatma Gandhi bridge
  • Q. The hottest spring of Rajgir is
    A)Surya Kund
    B)Brahma Kund
    C)Saptdhara
    D)Nanak Kund
    Answer: Brahma Kund
  • Q. Shri Nivaranchandra Dasgupta belonged to –
    A)Purulia
    B)Hazipur
    C)Patna
    D)Meenapur
    Answer: Purulia
  • Q. Who in elected as the leader of Gram Katchahary?
    A)Up-Sarpanch
    B)Panches
    C)Sarpanch
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sarpanch
  • Q. Which of the following is the first organic village in Bihar?
    A)Telhar
    B)Manihari
    C)Kothia
    D)Gopalpur
    Answer: Kothia
  • Q. Nalanda had flourished in the AD 5th century as an educational centre, during which of the following kingdom’s rule?
    A)Gupta
    B)Later Mauryan
    C)Mauryan
    D)Later Gupta
    Answer: Gupta
  • Q. Dhobia dance is done at the time of marriage ceremonies by …………… community.
    A)Jadav
    B)Bhumihar
    C)Muslim
    D)Dhobi
    Answer: Dhobi
  • Q. When was the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act passed?
    A)1961
    B)1963
    C)1947
    D)1949
    Answer: 1947
  • Q. Bagaha, Riga and Hasanpur are related to which industries?
    A)Sugar
    B)Glass
    C)Jute
    D)Cotton textile
    Answer: Sugar
  • Q. Bodh Gaya was situated on the bank of which of the following rivers?
    A)Sakari
    B)Punpun
    C)Niranjana
    D)Son
    Answer: Niranjana
  • Q. Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Sikarhana and Lalbakia are important rivers of which district of Bihar.
    A)West Champaran
    B)Kaimur
    C)East Champaran
    D)Gaya
    Answer: East Champaran
  • 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.

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