More Questions on Bihar
- Q. The French control over the trade of Bihar came to an end after the Battle of
A)Chunar
B)Buxar
C)Plassey
D)Muzaffarpur
Answer: Plassey
- Q. Patna Art school was founded by
A)Shyam Bihari
B)Both (A) and (B)
C)Radha-Mohan
D)Neither (A) nor (B)
Answer: Radha-Mohan
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the vivid geographical aspects of Bihar – 1. Agriculture contributes nearly 67 per cent to Bihar’s domestic product. 2. Silk industry in Bihar provides self-employment to over 1,50,000 people 3. About 47 lac acres of land in Bihar get flooded every year, while 10 lac acres remain permanently waterlogged. 4. 85 to 90 percent of Bihar’s rural households own less than 5 acres of land each. Which of these statements are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)2 and 3
C)2 and 4
D)3 and 4
Answer: 2 and 3
- Q. Bihar has younger geological structure in the
A)North
B)East
C)South
D)West
Answer: North
- Q. Which of the following are ragas (music notes) specific to Bihar?
A)Nachari
B)Purbi
C)Phag
D)All of these
Answer: Nachari
- Q. When was the first Lokayukta held in Bihar?
A)1962-1967
B)2001-2006
C)1986-1991
D)1973-1978
Answer: 1973-1978
- Q. The three thermal power stations in Bihar run on coal are
A)Bokaro, Panchet, Chandrapur
B)Barauni, Chandrapur, Santaldih
C)Chandrapur, Panchet, Barauni
D)Bokaro, Chandrapur, Santaldih
Answer: Bokaro, Chandrapur, Santaldih
- Q. Which of the following districts has the irrigated land less than 50% in Bihar?
A)Patna
B)Nawada
C)Gaya
D)Siwan
Answer: Nawada
- Q. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary was established in which year?
A)1976
B)1990
C)1978
D)1999
Answer: 1990
- Q. Who among the following was a student of Nalanda University?
A)Hiuen-Tsang
B)Ibn Battuta
C)Megasthenes
D)Al-Biruni
Answer: Hiuen-Tsang
- Q. Tea industry in Bihar was started in
A)1970s
B)1980s
C)1960s
D)1990s
Answer: 1990s
- Q. When was Bihar Human Rights Commission established?
A)January, 2000
B)June, 2002
C)December, 2008
D)October, 1998
Answer: January, 2000
- Q. When was the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act passed?
A)1961
B)1963
C)1947
D)1949
Answer: 1947
- Q. In Bihar, Kaimur series rocks are found in which district?
A)Kaimur
B)Buxar
C)Bhojpur
D)Aurangabad
Answer: Kaimur
- Q. Who was the Governor of Bihar during Akbar’s reign?
A)Beg Bahadur
B)Man Singh
C)Munim Khan
D)Both (A) and (C)
Answer: Both (A) and (C)
- Q. What is true about Bideshiya?
A)He raised conflicting issues of the society.
B)Both (A) and (B)
C)This dance theatre form originated in 20th century mainly by Bhikhari Thakur's effort.
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which river is known as ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
A)Kosi
B)Son
C)Karmanasa
D)Subarnarekha
Answer: Kosi
- Q. The density of rail route in Bihar per 1,000 sq. km is
A)20.3 km
B)39.6 km
C)12 km
D)44 km
Answer: 39.6 km
- Q. Which of the following newspapers used to be published from Patna?
A)Punjab Kesari
B)Prabhakar
C)Dainik Bhaskar
D)Don
Answer: Dainik Bhaskar
- Q. Which of the following is the major source of irrigation in Bihar?
A)Tubewells
B)Wells
C)Canals
D)Ponds
Answer: Canals
- Geography
- History
- Indian Culture
- Indian Economy
- Indian Politics
- Indian Railway
- Sports
- State