More Questions on Bihar
- Q. What is the significance of ‘Bihar Diwas’ that is celebrated on March 22 every year?
A)Bihar was carved out of United Provinces on this day in 1873
B)To commemorate Bihar's separation from Bengal Presidency in 1912
C)On this day, the State Reorganization Commission created Bihar
D)To celebrate naming of Bihar in 12th century by Muslim rulers
Answer: To commemorate Bihar's separation from Bengal Presidency in 1912
- Q. Who was the last ruler of Maurya Empire in Bihar?
A)Pushyamitra
B)Vasumitra
C)Brihadratha
D)Agnimitra
Answer: Brihadratha
- Q. Which of the following is the agro-based industrial region of Bihar?
A)Son Valley Industrial Region
B)South-Eastern Bihar Plain Industrial Region
C)Gaya-Guraru Industrial Region
D)Barauni Industrial Region
Answer: Gaya-Guraru Industrial Region
- Q. Bihar’s first Doordarshan Kendra (television centre) was set up at whcih place in the state?
A)Gaya
B)Muzaffarpur
C)Patna
D)Saran
Answer: Muzaffarpur
- Q. How much pension is given to beneficiaries under Lakshmibai Social Security Pension Scheme for widows?
A)Rs. 1,000 per month
B)Rs. 2,000 per month
C)Rs. 300 per month
D)Rs. 5,000 per month
Answer: Rs. 300 per month
- Q. Match the correct pairs of crops and their highest productivity district. Crops Productivity a. Rice 1. Rohtas b. Wheat 2. Araria c. Maize 3. Madhepura d. Pulses 4. Bhojpur
A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- Q. Firangiya and Batohiya are written in which of the following languages?
A)Maithili
B)Bhojpuri
C)Magahi
D)Angika
Answer: Bhojpuri
- Q. Which is a very famous centre of wooden toy making?
A)Gaya
B)Nawada
C)Patna
D)Nalanda
Answer: Patna
- Q. Who led the Kol Revolt?
A)Sidhu and Kanhu
B)Birsa Munda
C)Budhu Bhagat
D)Raja Parhat
Answer: Budhu Bhagat
- Q. Sakri Canal irrigates the lands of
A)Purnea, Saharsa, Darbhanga
B)East and West Champaran
C)Patna, Gaya, Munger
D)Madhubani, Darbhanga, Banka
Answer: Patna, Gaya, Munger
- Q. Which of the following Article provides for qualifications of members of Legislative Council?
A)Article 171
B)Article 172
C)Article 170
D)Article 173
Answer: Article 173
- Q. What percentage of the total mineral production in thecountry is found in Bihar?
A)approx 60%
B)approx 16%
C)approx 36%
D)none of the above
Answer: none of the above
- Q. During ancient period which district of Bihar was also known as ‘Tapovan’?
A)Kaimur
B)Nalanda
C)Buxar
D)Bhojpur
Answer: Buxar
- Q. The final phase of elections in February, 2005 in Bihar was for –
A)83 seats
B)73 seats
C)93 seats
D)None of these
Answer: 93 seats
- Q. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? List I List II a. Dharwar rocks gneiss, schist b. Vindhyan rocks alluvium c. Tertiary rocks limestone, shale d. Quaternary rocks phyllite, quartzite
A)b
B)c
C)a
D)d
Answer: a
- Q. Panchayati Raj in India represents
A)participation of the people
B)community development
C)decentralisation of Powers
D)All of the above
Answer: decentralisation of Powers
- Q. Which of the following has been established in Bihar for the women and girls empowerment?
A)Chhatra Manch
B)Balika Manch
C)Meena Manch
D)Chhatra Suraksha
Answer: Meena Manch
- Q. Who was the first Mughal ruler to be sworn in Patna?
A)Farrukhsiyar
B)Akbar
C)Shahjahan
D)Aurangzeb
Answer: Farrukhsiyar
- Q. Which of the following features is false about Piedmont soil?
A)high clay concentration
B)good for rice crops
C)rich in organic content
D)mostly found in South Bihar plain
Answer: mostly found in South Bihar plain
- Q. Who was the first Prime Minister of Bihar?
A)Sachchidanand Sinha
B)Mohd. Yunus
C)Sri Krishna Singh
D)M. G. Hellet
Answer: Mohd. Yunus
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