5. Gupta period coins have been found from Kia district of Bihar?
[A] Bhojpuri [B] Vaishali [C] Nalanda [D] Patna
Answer: B [Vaishali]
Notes:
Gupta period coins have been found from Vaishali.
6. Which of the following rulers introduced coins as the currency of the country?
[A] Shershah Suri [B] Ibrahim Lodi [C] Bahlol Lodi [D] Sikandar Lodi
Answer: A [Sher Shah Suri]
Notes:
The three-metal coin system that became the hallmark of the Mughals was introduced by Sher Shah. The first rupee was issued during the reign of Sher Shah, which is the precursor of today’s rupee.
7. What is the credit ratio of banks in Bihar?
[A] 80:20 [B] 70:30 [C] 60:40 [D] 50:50
Answer: B [70:30]
Notes:
The credit ratio of banks in Bihar is 70:30.
8. Which matching is wrong between the district and the famous food there?
9. Which religion has the lowest sex ratio in Bihar?
[A] Buddhist [B] Muslim [C] Jain [D] Christian
Answer: A [Buddhist]
Notes:
Buddhism has the lowest sex ratio in Bihar.
10. Why was Operation Chanakya started in Bihar?
[A] To conduct peaceful voting in the Assembly [B] To end adulteration in daily essential commodities in the market [C] To catch fodder scammers [D] None of these
Answer: B [To eliminate adulteration of daily essential commodities in the market]
Notes:
Operation Chanakya was launched to eliminate adulteration in daily essential commodities in the market.
Bihar GK Questions and Answers
11. In which district are Barabar caves in Bihar?
[A] Gopalganj
[B] Siwan
[C] Gaya
[D] Kishanganj
Answer: [C] Gaya
Notes:
Barabar caves are in Gaya district of Bihar.
12. Where is Kakolat Waterfall in Bihar?
[A] Nawada
[B] Muzaffarpur
[C] Sheikhpura
[D] Vaishali
Answer: A [Nawada]
Notes:
Kakolat Waterfall is in Nawada district in Bihar.
13. What is the percentage of male literacy in Bihar?
[A] 71.20%
[B] 65.70%
[C] 55.50%
[D] 80.02%
Answer: A [71.20%]
Notes:
The percentage of male literacy in Bihar is 71.20%.
14. What is the rank of Bihar among the states and union territories of India in terms of literacy?
[A] 35th
[B] 36th
[C] 27th
[D] 28th
Answer: B [36th]
Notes:
In terms of literacy, Bihar ranks 36th among the states and union territories of India.
15. When was the District Primary Education Project started in Bihar?
[A] 1944
[B] 1993
[C] 1997
[D] 1982
Answer: C [1997]
Notes:
District Primary Education Project in Bihar started in 1997.
16. Which districts have the highest male literacy in Bihar?
[A] Rohtas, Bhojpur, Patna
[B] Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria
[C] Patna, Munger, Rohtas
[D] Kishanganj, Katihar, Araria
Answer: A [Rohtas, Bhojpur, Patna]
Notes:
Male literacy in Bihar is highest in Rohtas, Bhojpur, Patna districts.
17. Which of the following is not a Doordarshan center in Bihar?
[A] Patna
[B] Siwan
[C] Katihar
[D] Muzaffarpur
Answer: B [Siwan]
Notes:
There is no Doordarshan center in Siwan, Bihar.
18. Which is the first Hindi daily of Bihar?
[A] Bihar-Bandhu
[B] Aryavarta
[C] Sarvhitashi
[D] Navshakti
Answer: [C] Sarvhitashi
Notes:
Bihar’s first Hindi daily Sarvhitashi.
19. The first monthly Sanskrit magazine of Bihar was:-
[A] Vidyarthi
[B] Dharmaneeti Tattvam
[C] Mistam
[D] Patlissery
Answer: [A] Vidyarthi
Notes:
The first monthly Sanskrit magazine of Bihar was Vidyarthi.
20. Which theater organization is located in Buxar district of Bihar?
[A] Bharat Natya Parishad
[B] Navrang Kala Manch
[C] Anant Abhinay Kala Parishad
[D] Mayur Kala Kendra
Answer: B [Navrang Kala Manch]
Notes:
Navrang Kala Parishad is in Buxar, Bihar.
Bihar GK in English
21. In which district of Bihar is pegmamite rock found?
34. Gandak River Valley Project was started near Valmiki Nagar with the cooperation of which country?
[A] Bhutan [B] Bangladesh [C] Myanmar [D] Nepal
Answer: D [Nepal]
Notes:
This is a joint river valley project of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Nepal also benefits from this under the India-Nepal Agreement of 1959. Under this project, a barrage was built on the Gandak River below the Tribeni Canal Head Regulator at Balmiki Nagar in Bihar.
35. In which year Kosi project started?
[A] 1948 [B] 1955 [C] 1968 [D] 1963
Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
Kosi project started in 1955 in Bihar.
36. In which district of Bihar is Barnar Irrigation Project?
[A] Sitamarhi [B] Jamui [C] Nawada [D] Kaimur
Answer: B [Jamui]
Notes:
Barnar Irrigation Project is in Jamui district of Bihar.
The High Court in Bihar is located in Patna which was established on 3 February 1916.
43. What percentage of India’s area is Bihar?
[A] 1.78% [B] 2.86% [C] 2.94% [D] 3.12%
Answer: B [2.86%]
Notes:
Bihar occupies 2.86% of India’s area.
44. What is the population density in Bihar according to 2011 census?
[A] 1102 persons per sq. km [B] 1202 persons per sq. km [C] 1105 persons per sq. km [D] 1106 persons per sq. km
Answer: D [1106 persons per square km]
Notes:
According to 2011 census, the population density in Bihar is 1106 persons per square km.
45. Which of the following was not a part of Ashtamarga?
[A] Right speech [B] Right character [C] Right vision [D] Right memory
Answer: [B] Right character
Notes:
There are three easiest paths to reach salvation. First is Ashtanga Yoga, second is Jina Triratna and third is Ashtangika Marg. There are 8 Eightfold Path in Buddhism – Right View, Right Resolve, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Living, Right Exercise, Right Smriti, Right Samadhi.
46. Which ruler of the Gupta dynasty assumed the title of Vikramaditya?
[A] Samudragupta [B] Ramagupta [C] Chandragupta I [D] Chandragupta II
Answer: D [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II was a great king of the Gupta dynasty who assumed the title of Vikramaditya.
47. Who established Vikramshila University?
[A] Dharampal [B] Mahipal I [C] Devpal [D] Gopal
Answer: A [Dharampal]
Notes:
Vikramshila University was founded by King Dharmapal of Pala dynasty.
48. Where are Khilji dynasty coins found in Bihar?
Coins of Khilji dynasty are found from Shahpur of Bhojpur.
49. Who renamed Darbhanga as Tughlakpur?
[A] Mohammad Bin Tughlaq [B] Firozshah Tughlaq [C] Sikandar Lodi [D] Ibrahim Lodi
Answer: A [Mohammed bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
At the end of the Tughlaq dynasty the empire was in a state of anarchy. Tughlaq took control of Bihar, and there was chaos and anarchy in the region from the end of the Tughlaq Empire until the establishment of the Mughal Empire in 1526.
50. Where is Shershah Suri’s Mosque located in Bihar?
