BIHAR

BIHAR GENERAL STUDIES SYLLABUS

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BIHAR- NOTES

1. The name​ Bihar  is taken from the Sanskrit and Pali word-Vihara (Meaning abode)
2. Capital of Bihar is Patna
3. The 18th Tiger Reserve of India is found in Bihar (Valmiki National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary)
4. NIT Patna was established in 1886 is the second oldest engineering college in India
5. ​Bihar state has airports at Patna, Gaya and Purnea
6. Ancient universities Nalanda, Odantapura and Vikramashila are found in Bihar
7. The first Hindi newspaper was Biharbandhu. It was started in 1872 by Madan Mohan Bhatta
8. Bihar attained its statehood on 26 January 1950
9. On 15-11-2000, southern Bihar was ceded to form Jharkhand state.
10. Total districts in Bihar is 38
11. The official languages of the Bihar  state are Hindi and Urdu
12. About 80% of the population of Bihar are  employed in agriculture
13. Valmiki National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the district West Champaran.
14. The first Maithili movie was Kanyadan (release: 1965)
15. Buddha got enlightment at Bodh Gaya (Gaya district of Bihar)
16. 71% of India's annual litchi production comes from Bihar
17. Almost 58% of the population of Bihar was below 25 years age (2011 census)
18. The state symbols of Bihar are Animal: Ox, Bird: Sparrow, Flower: Marigold, Tree: Peepal.
19. The twelth Jain Trithankara ,Vasupujya  was born in Champapuri, Bhagalpur.
20. Surjapuri is spoken in Bihar in Araria, Purnia, Katihar and Kishanganj districts 
21. Pandit Govardhan Mishra is famous for Tappa singing
22. Vardhamana Mahavira was born in Vaishali in 6th century BC.
23. Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism religion
24. 31 feet Statue of Lord Vasupujya is found in Champapur, Bhagalpur
25. The first Magadhi film was Bhaiyaa​
26. Bhojpuri language film industry is found in Bihar
27. Ganga Jamuna was the first film with Bhojpuri dialogue. It was released in 1961​​

1) In Bihar, which sector recorded highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15 ?
 A:- Agriculture
 B:- Banking
 C:- Registered Manufacturing
 D:- Transport
 Ans: C

2) ‘SUPUR’ project in Bihar relates to :
 A:- Health
 B:- Poverty
 C:- Banking
 D:- Municipal Finances
 E:- None of the above
Ans: E

3) Total length of National Highways in Bihar is :
 A:- 3410 kms
 B:- 3587 kms
 C:- 4595 kms
 D:- 4707 kms
 Ans: C

4) As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar State in terms of population in the country?
 A:- I
 B:- II
 C:- III
 D:- IV
 Ans: C
 
5) Per capita energy consumption in the state of Bihar is :
 A:- 20 kWh
 B:- 187 kWh
 C:- 161 kWh
 D:- 145 kWh
 E:- None of the above
Ans: E

6) ‘JEEVIKA’ is an initiative of Bihar Govt for:
 A:- Employment Generation
 B:- Financial Inclusion
 C:- Poverty Attenuation
 D:- Public Distribution
 Ans: C

7) Which of the land forms occupy the North Western parts of Bihar State?
 A:- Someshwar Hilly Range
 B:- Kaimur Plateau
 C:- Nawada Hilly Region
 D:- Rajgir Hilly Region
 Ans: A

8) Which of the following canal systems irrigate areas of Bihar?
 A:- Upper Ganga Canal
 B:- Triveni Canal
 C:- Sharda Canal
 D:- Eastern Yamuna Canal
 Ans: B

9) Which of the following is a silk textile producing centre in Bihar?
 A:- Motipur
 B:- Bajari
 C:- Bhagalpur
 D:- Dalmianagar
 Ans: C

10) Which district in Bihar is poorest according to per capita income criteria ?
 A:- Begusarai
 B:- Madhepura
 C:- Supaul
 D:- Sheohar
 Ans: D

11) Which of the following districts of Bihar record highest growth of population during 2001-11?
 A:- Kishanganj
 B:- Araria
 C:- Madhepura
 D:- Khagdia
 Ans: C

12) Which of the following National Highways connect Chhapara and Gopalganj?
 A:- National Highway No.77
 B:- National Highway No.84
 C:- National Highway No.85
 D:- National Highway No.80
 Ans: C

13) The infant mortality rate of Bihar State is
A:- More than Jharkhand
B:- Equal to Jharkhand
C:- Less than Jharkhand
D:- Equal to all India
Ans: ​ C