States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams
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1. In which of the following years Humayun defeated the Afghan forces which had conquered Bihar and Jaunpur?
[A] 1532 A.D.
[B] 1534 A.D.
[C] 1538 A.D.
[D] 1540 A.D.
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Correct Answer: A [1532 A.D.]
Notes:
Humayun, son of Babur, became emperor at 23. In 1532, he defeated Afghan forces at the Battle of Daurah, securing Bihar and Jaunpur and temporarily halting Sher Shah Suri’s resurgence. His use of artillery and early matchlock firearms highlighted Mughal military advancements.
2. During the reign of Akbar, the Mughal empire was divided into how many Subas?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 12
[D] 13
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Correct Answer: C [12]
Notes:
During the reign of Akbar, the Mughal empire was divided into twelve subas or provinces. These were Allahabad, Agra, Awadh, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bihar, Bengal, Delhi, Kabul, Lahore, Malwa, and Multan.
3. Who convinced King Menandros to adopt Buddhism?
[A] Nanda
[B] Nigrodha
[C] Nagasena
[D] Aryadeva
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Correct Answer: C [Nagasena]
Notes:
Nagasena convinced King Menandros to adopt Buddhism. Menandros was an Indo-Greek King of the Indo-Greek Kingdom who administered a large empire in the Northwestern regions of the Indian Subcontinent from his capital at Sagala. Menander claimed successsion from the Mauryan empire and was styled as emperor. He is also noted for having become a patron of Buddhism. Nagasenawas a Sarvastivadan Buddhist sage born in Kishtwar and lived around 150 BC.
4. Under whose reign, Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Kanishka
[D] Bimbisara
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Correct Answer: C [Kanishka]
Notes:
Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana under the reign of Kanishka. It happened in the 4th Buddhist council which was called by Kanishka and held in the Kundalvana region of Kashmir. The Mahayana sect encouraged idol worship in Buddhism and The Hinayana sect did not believe in the divinity of the Buddha. Hinayana sect stressed on individual salvation through self-discipline and mediation.
5. What is the limit of the fiscal deficit recommended by the 14th Finance Commission?
[A] 5%
[B] 2.17%
[C] 3%
[D] 2%
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Correct Answer: C [3%]
Notes:
The limit of the fiscal deficit recommended by the 14th Finance Commission 3%. A fiscal deficit is a shortfall in a government’s income compared with its spending. A fiscal deficit is calculated as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), or simply as total rupees spent in excess of income. The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. While calculating the total revenue, borrowings are not included.
6. In which year, Rural Infrastructure Development Fund was set up by the Central government?
[A] 2000
[B] 1997
[C] 1990
[D] 1995
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Correct Answer: D [1995]
Notes:
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund was set up by the Central government in 1995. It was set up for providing financing ongoing rural infrastructure projects by providing low-cost fund support to the state governments and state-owned corporations. The fund is managed by NABARD. RIDF covers a wide range of activities classified under categories like agriculture and related sectors, social sectors and rural connectivity.
7. In which year, Bihar Infrastructure Development Enabling Act was implemented?
[A] 2003
[B] 2007
[C] 2011
[D] 2006
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Correct Answer: D [2006]
Notes:
Bihar Infrastructure Development Enabling Act was implemented in 2006. It has been enacted to provide rapid development of physical and social infrastructure in the State and to attract private sector participation and to provide for a comprehensive legislation for designing, financing, construction, operation, maintenance of infrastructure projects, so that administrative and procedural delays are reduced for identifying generic project risks.
8. What is the minimum tree cover as per the Forest policy?
[A] 20%
[B] 15%
[C] 19%
[D] 33%
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Correct Answer: D [33%]
Notes:
The minimum tree cover as per the Forest policy is 33%. According to the policy, the prescribed tree cover for hilly areas is 60% and for plain areas it is 20%. According to the State of The Forests Report 2013 published by the Forest Survey of India more than 50%of the forest area is classified as open forest area, with a crown density between 10-40%.
9. Which is the least populated district in Bihar?
[A] Madhepura
[B] Munger
[C] Sheohar
[D] Sheikhpura
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Correct Answer: D [Sheikhpura]
Notes:
Sheikhpura is the least populated district in Bihar. The population of Sheikhpura district is about 6.35 lakhs. Sheikhpura district is a part of Munger Division. Sheikhpura was separated from Munger district and was made a separate district with headquarter at Sheikhpura on 31 July 1994. As of 2011 census, It is the least populous district of Bihar.
10. What is the Rank of Bihar in terms of area?
[A] 5th
[B] 12th
[C] 10th
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: B [12th]
Notes:Bihar ranks
12th among the Indian states in terms of area. Bihar has a total area of 94,163 km
2 (36.357 sq. mi). The top 15 states in terms of area are as follows:
| Rank | State (S) / Union territory (UT) | Area (sq. km2) |
| 1 | Rajasthan | 342,239 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 308,252 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 307,713 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 240,928 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 196,024 |
| 6 | Karnataka | 191,791 |
| 7 | Andhra Pradesh | 160,205 |
| 8 | Odisha | 155,707 |
| 9 | Chhattisgarh | 135,191 |
| 10 | Tamil Nadu | 130,058 |
| 11 | Telangana | 112,077 |
| 12 | Bihar | 94,163 |
| 13 | West Bengal | 88,752 |
| 14 | Arunachal Pradesh | 83,743 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 79,714 |
