1. Consider the following statements regarding the nomenclature of Bihar: 1. The first geographical reference to Bihar is found in the Satapatha Brahmana. 2. During the Vedic period, Bihar was referred to as Prachya or Purvi Pradesh. 3. The term “Bihar” is believed to have originated from Buddhist monasteries (Viharas). 4. The word “Bihar” was first mentioned in Tabaqat-i-Nasiri. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(B) 2, 3 and 4 only

(C) 1, 3 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(E) Not Attempted

2. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

(A) State Animal – Gaur

(B) State Fish – Mangur

(C) State Sport – Kabaddi

(D) State Flower – Lotus

(E) Not Attempted

3. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar: 1. Alluvial soil is the most extensive soil type in the state. 2. Canals constitute the largest source of irrigation. 3. Rice is the major crop of Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

4. Which of the following districts shares its boundary with both Nepal and West Bengal?

(A) Katihar

(B) Araria

(C) Kishanganj

(D) Purnea

(E) Not Attempted

5. Arrange the following events related to the formation of Bihar in chronological order: 1. Notification for creation of Bihar issued 2. Announcement of separate Bihar in Delhi Durbar 3. Actual formation of Bihar Province 4. Calcutta Session of the Indian Congress

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 4-2-1-3

(C) 2-1-4-3

(D) 4-1-2-3

(E) Not Attempted

6. Who is popularly known as the “Father of Modern Bihar”?

(A) Mahesh Narayan

(B) Ali Imam

(C) Sachchidananda Sinha

(D) Hasan Imam

(E) Not Attempted

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Bihar Legislative Council: 1. Its first meeting was held at Patna College. 2. It is a permanent House. 3. One-third of its members retire every two years. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

8. Consider the following statements regarding the economy of Bihar: 1. Agriculture remains the largest source of livelihood in Bihar. 2. The tertiary sector contributes the highest share to Bihar’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). 3. Bihar’s per capita income remains below the national average. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

9. Which one of the following is the most important food crop of Bihar?

(A) Wheat

(B) Maize

(C) Rice

(D) Pulses

(E) Not Attempted

10. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(A) First Indian Governor – Jairamdas Daulatram

(B) First Woman Chief Minister – Renu Devi

(C) First Independent Chief Minister – Mahamaya Prasad Sinha

(D) First Muslim Chief Minister after Independence – Muhammad Yunus

(E) Not Attempted

11. President’s Rule was imposed in Bihar for the first time in:

(A) 1967

(B) 1968

(D) 1970

(E) Not Attempted

12. Which of the following statements regarding Patna High Court is NOT correct?

(A) It was established in 1916.

(B) Its foundation stone was laid by Lord Hardinge.

(C) It does not have any regional bench of its own.

(D) It continued to exercise jurisdiction over Odisha even after 1948.

(E) Not Attempted

13. Who was the first Lokayukta of Bihar?

(A) B.P. Sinha

(B) Sridhar Vasudev Sohani

(C) Ram Balak Mahto

(D) Fazl Ali

(E) Not Attempted

14. Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj in Bihar: 1. Bihar provides 50% reservation to women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. 2. Bihar was the first state to provide such reservation. 3. Bihar provides 20% reservation to Extremely Backward Classes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

15. Which of the following offices is NOT filled through direct election?

(A) Mukhiya

(B) Sarpanch

(C) Zila Parishad Member

(D) Up-Sarpanch

(E) Not Attempted

16. Consider the following pairs: Agricultural Crop – Leading Producing Region: 1. Litchi – Muzaffarpur 2. Makhana – Mithilanchal Region 3. Banana – Katihar Region. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Not Attempted

17. Consider the following statements regarding the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC): 1. It derives constitutional status from Article 315. 2. It obtained constitutional status on 26 January 1950. 3. Rajandhari Sinha was its first Chairman. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

18. Which one of the following sites is NOT associated with the Neolithic Age in Bihar?

(A) Chirand

(B) Chechar

(C) Maner

(D) Sonepur

(E) Not Attempted

19. Bihar is referred to by which of the following terms in the Rigveda?

(A) Magadha and Anga

(B) Kikata and Vratya

(C) Videha and Licchavi

(D) Prachya and Purvi Pradesh

(E) Not Attempted

20. Varna Ratnakar was authored by:

(A) Vidyapati

(B) Chandreshwar

(C) Jyotishwar Thakur

(D) Mauli Kavi

(E) Not Attempted

21. Which foreign traveller referred to Pataliputra as “Palibrotha”?

(A) Fa-Hien

(B) Xuanzang

(C) Deimachus

(D) Megasthenes

(E) Not Attempted

22. Arrange the following travellers in chronological order: 1. Megasthenes 2. Fa-Hien 3. Xuanzang 4. I-tsing.

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 2-1-3-4

(C) 1-3-2-4

(D) 2-3-1-4

(E) Not Attempted

23. Which of the following Mahajanapadas were located in present-day Bihar?

(A) Magadha, Vajji and Malla

(B) Magadha, Vajji and Anga

(C) Anga, Malla and Kosala

(D) Vajji, Malla and Kashi

(E) Not Attempted

24. Consider the following statements regarding the Vajji Confederacy: 1. It was a confederation of eight states. 2. Licchhavis were its most prominent clan. 3. Vaishali served as its capital. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

25. Which one of the following was NOT a major reason for the rise of Magadha?

(A) Natural protection provided by five hills

(B) Fertile alluvial plains

(C) Complete control over maritime trade routes

(D) Availability of mineral and forest resources

(E) Not Attempted

26. Consider the following statements regarding Patna: 1. Sher Shah renamed Pataliputra as Patna in 1541. 2. Patna is surrounded by nine districts. 3. Patna College is the oldest college in Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

27. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

(A) Bihar Bandhu Press – First Hindi Printing Press

(B) Searchlight – First English Newspaper

(C) Bihar Herald – First English Weekly

(D) Nur-al-Anwar – First Urdu Daily Newspaper

(E) Not Attempted

28. Arrange the following Bharat Ratna awardees associated with Bihar in chronological order of conferment: 1. Karpoori Thakur 2. Bismillah Khan 3. Jayaprakash Narayan 4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

(A) 4-3-2-1

(B) 3-4-2-1

(C) 4-2-3-1

(D) 3-2-4-1

(E) Not Attempted

29. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

(A) First Woman Deputy Chief Minister – Rabri Devi

(B) First Governor after Independence – James Sifton

(C) First Indian Chief Justice of Patna High Court – Fazl Ali

(D) First Speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly – Sachchidananda Sinha

(E) Not Attempted

30. Consider the following statements: 1. Bihar has only one Metropolitan City. 2. Saharsa is the latest Municipal Corporation in Bihar. 3. Madhuban became the 155th Nagar Panchayat in Bihar. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

31. Which one of the following correctly matches the district with its geographical distinction?

(A) Northernmost – Sitamarhi

(B) Southernmost – Nawada

(C) Westernmost – Kaimur

(D) Easternmost – Katihar

(E) Not Attempted

32. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar Legislative Assembly: 1. It consists of 243 elected members. 2. Katoria and Manihari are reserved ST constituencies. 3. The minimum age for membership is 30 years. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

33. Which one of the following statements regarding the Bihar Legislative Council is correct?

(A) One-fourth of members retire every two years.

(B) The Council was first constituted in 1921.

(C) Women obtained voting rights for the Council elections in 1921.

(D) Its minimum strength can be less than 40.

(E) Not Attempted

34. Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Formation of Bihar Province 2. Establishment of Patna High Court 3. Separation of Odisha from Bihar 4. Separation of Jharkhand from Bihar.

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 2-1-3-4

(C) 1-3-2-4

(D) 2-3-1-4

(E) Not Attempted

35. Consider the following pairs: Location – Institution: 1. Indira Gandhi Planetarium – Patna 2. Barauni Refinery – Begusarai 3. Nalanda Open University – Nalanda. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Not Attempted

36. Which one of the following statements regarding Hussainara Khatoon Case is correct?

(A) It dealt with environmental protection.

(B) It led to the release of thousands of undertrial prisoners.

(C) It established the basic structure doctrine.

(D) It was related to anti-defection law.

(E) Not Attempted

37. Consider the following statements regarding Gram Sabha in Bihar: 1. All registered voters of a Panchayat are members of the Gram Sabha. 2. The quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting is 1/20th of the total members. 3. There cannot be a gap of more than three months between two meetings. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

38. Consider the following pairs: Scheme/Institution – Sector: 1. Jeevika – Rural Livelihoods 2. COMFED (Sudha) – Dairy Development 3. BSPHCL – Power Distribution. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Not Attempted

39. Consider the following statements regarding Urban Local Bodies in Bihar: 1. Patna Municipal Corporation was established in 1952. 2. The provisions related to Municipalities are contained in Part IX-A of the Constitution. 3. The 74th Constitutional Amendment came into force in 1993. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

40. Which one of the following correctly matches the traveller and his account?

(A) Xuanzang – Indica

(B) Megasthenes – Si-Yu-Ki

(C) Muhammad Sadiq – Subh-e-Sadiq

(D) Fa-Hien – Mirat-ul-Ahwal

(E) Not Attempted

41. Consider the following statements regarding the Mahajanapadas located in Bihar: 1. Anga was separated from Magadha by the Champa River. 2. Vajji was a confederation of eight states. 3. Vaishali is regarded as one of the earliest republics in world history. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

42. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

(A) Vajji – Vaishali

(B) Magadha – Rajgriha

(C) Anga – Champa

(D) Kosala – Kaushambi

(E) Not Attempted

43. Consider the following statements regarding Bimbisara: 1. He belonged to the Haryanka Dynasty. 2. He annexed Anga after defeating Brahmadatta. 3. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

44. Which one of the following rulers used Rathamusala and Mahashilakantaka during warfare?

(A) Bimbisara

(B) Ajatashatru

(C) Udayin

(D) Shishunaga

(E) Not Attempted

45. Consider the following statements regarding Ajatashatru: 1. He defeated the Vajji Confederacy. 2. The First Buddhist Council was held during his reign. 3. He founded Pataliputra as the capital of Magadha. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

46. Bihar’s mineral-based economy benefits from a virtual monopoly over one mineral. Bihar holds approximately 95% of India’s total reserves of which mineral, and in which specific area of which district?

(A) Mica; Nawada district (Gobindpur area)

(B) Uranium; Akbari Hills, Gaya district

(C) Pyrite; Amjhaur and Banjari areas of Rohtas district

(D) Manganese; Kharagpur Hills, Munger district

(E) Not Attempted

47. Consider the following chronological sequence: 1. Bimbisara 2. Ajatashatru 3. Udayin 4. Shishunaga. Which of the following is the correct sequence?

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 2-1-3-4

(C) 1-3-2-4

(D) 2-3-1-4

(E) Not Attempted

48. Which one of the following statements regarding Kalashoka is correct?

(A) He founded the Haryanka Dynasty.

(B) He shifted the capital back to Pataliputra.

(C) He annexed Anga.

(D) He defeated Avanti.

(E) Not Attempted

49. Consider the following statements about Bihar’s agricultural geography: 1. Flood affects approximately 68.80 lakh hectares of Bihar’s land. 2. The Kosi is called the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’ primarily because of droughts it causes. 3. Gaya is both the hottest and coldest district of Bihar. 4. The hottest spring in Bihar is Brahmakund at Rajgir. Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

(A) 2 only

(B) 1 and 4

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 3 and 4

(E) Not Attempted

50. Bihar’s mica deposits are of high quality and found in several districts. What is the primary economic significance of mica, and in which districts is it found in Bihar?

(A) Mica is a good conductor of electricity; found in Rohtas, Kaimur, Buxar

(B) Mica is a bad conductor of electricity (electrical insulator); found in Nawada, Gaya, Jamui, Munger

(C) Mica is used primarily in cement manufacturing; found in Begusarai, Samastipur

(D) Mica is used in nuclear energy; found in Akbari Hills (Gaya) and Nawada

(E) Not Attempted

51. Consider the following statements regarding Ashokan Pillars in Bihar: 1. Lauriya Nandangarh contains Ashokan Pillar inscriptions. 2. Rampurva contains Ashokan Pillars. 3. The first six Pillar Edicts have been found in Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

52. Which one of the following sites yielded Ashoka’s Minor Rock Edict-1?

(A) Rajgir

(B) Sasaram

(C) Vaishali

(D) Chirand

(E) Not Attempted

53. Consider the following pairs: Inscription – Dynasty: 1. Munger Inscription – Devapala 2. Bhagalpur Copper Plate – Narayanapala 3. Nalanda Inscription – Mahipala I. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Not Attempted

54. Which one of the following works is correctly matched with its author?

(A) Afsanah-e-Shahan – Mirza Nathan

(B) Baharistan-e-Ghaibi – Sheikh Kabir

(C) Mirat-ul-Ahwal – Mulla Behwani

(D) Tarikh-e-Sher Shahi – Ghulam Husain Salim

(E) Not Attempted

55. Consider the following statements regarding Fa-Hien: 1. He stayed at Pataliputra for about three years. 2. He visited Nalanda Mahavihara. 3. He visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

56. Arrange the following travellers in chronological order: 1. Ralph Fitch 2. Abdul Latif 3. Peter Mundy 4. Tavernier.

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 2-1-3-4

(C) 1-3-2-4

(D) 2-3-1-4

(E) Not Attempted

57. Which one of the following Mahajanapadas was the only one situated south of the Narmada River?

(A) Avanti

(B) Gandhara

(C) Ashmaka

(D) Kamboja

(E) Not Attempted

58. Which of the following rivers forms the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh along with the Gandak and Karmnasha rivers?

(A) Son

(B) Ghaghra

(C) Punpun

(D) Burhi Gandak

(E) Not Attempted

59. Which one of the following is NOT among the five hills surrounding Rajgriha?

(A) Ratnagiri

(B) Udayagiri

(C) Vaibhavagiri

(D) Chandragiri

(E) Not Attempted

60. Consider the following matrimonial alliances of Bimbisara: 1. Kosala Devi 2. Chellana 3. Khema. Which of the above were married to Bimbisara?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

61. Which one of the following rulers sent Jivaka to treat King Chanda Pradyota of Avanti?

(A) Ajatashatru

(B) Bimbisara

(C) Udayin

(D) Shishunaga

(E) Not Attempted

62. Consider the following statements regarding Ajatashatru: 1. He was initially a follower of Jainism. 2. He later embraced Buddhism. 3. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana during his reign. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

63. The First Buddhist Council was held at:

(A) Vaishali

(B) Nalanda

(C) Saptaparni Cave

(D) Kushinagar

(E) Not Attempted

64. Consider the following statements: 1. Pataligrama was fortified by Ajatashatru. 2. It was situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers. 3. It later developed into Pataliputra. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

65. Amrapali, often mentioned in Buddhist literature, was associated with:

(A) Rajgriha

(B) Pataliputra

(C) Vaishali

(D) Champa

(E) Not Attempted

66. Which one of the following rulers is credited with founding Kusumapura?

(A) Bimbisara

(B) Udayin

(C) Kalashoka

(D) Mahapadma Nanda

(E) Not Attempted

67. Consider the following statements regarding Shishunaga: 1. He defeated Avanti. 2. He made Vaishali a second capital. 3. He is regarded as an elected ruler. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

68. Kalashoka is also referred to as:

(A) Kunika

(B) Kakavarna

(C) Amitraghata

(D) Priyadarshi

(E) Not Attempted

69. Assertion (A): The flood problem in Bihar can be completely solved by constructing embankments alone. Reason (R): Rivers of North Bihar carry heavy sediment loads and frequently raise their riverbeds.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Not Attempted

70. Which one of the following was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty?

(A) Mahapadma Nanda

(B) Ugrasena

(C) Dhanananda

(D) Mahanandin

(E) Not Attempted

71. Assertion (A): Bihar’s per capita income remains below the national average. Reason (R): Bihar’s population growth has been significantly higher than the growth of State Domestic Product over a long period.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Not Attempted

72. Assertion (A): Bihar is often described as a “consumption-driven economy.” Reason (R): Household consumption expenditure contributes significantly to economic activity in the state.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Not Attempted

73. Assertion (A): Bihar’s industrialization faces challenges despite improvements in infrastructure. Reason (R): Industrial growth depends only on road construction and electricity supply.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Not Attempted

74. Consider the following statements regarding Dr. Rajendra Prasad: 1. He actively participated in the Champaran Satyagraha. 2. He was associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement. 3. He became the first President of independent India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

75. Consider the following statements: 1. Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran. 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad actively assisted Gandhi during the Champaran inquiry. 3. Brajkishore Prasad was associated with the Champaran movement. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

76. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar’s geography: 1. Bihar lies entirely north of the Tropic of Cancer. 2. The state receives rainfall mainly from the Bay of Bengal branch of the Southwest Monsoon. 3. The average elevation of Bihar is about 53 metres above sea level. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

77. Which one of the following districts has the highest rainfall in Bihar?

(A) Supaul

(B) Araria

(C) Kishanganj

(D) Purnea

(E) Not Attempted

78. Which one of the following rivers is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?

(A) Gandak

(B) Son

(C) Kosi

(D) Bagmati

(E) Not Attempted

79. Which one of the following is the most important source of irrigation in Bihar?

(A) Canals

(B) Tanks

(C) Tubewells

(D) Rivers

(E) Not Attempted

80. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

(A) Largest District – Gaya

(B) Smallest District – Arwal

(C) Highest Peak – Someshwar

(D) Longest River – Kosi

(E) Not Attempted

81. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar Day: 1. It is celebrated on 22 March every year. 2. It has been officially celebrated since 2010. 3. It commemorates the creation of Bihar Province. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

82. Which one of the following institutions was established first?

(A) Patna University

(B) Patna High Court

(C) Bihar Legislative Council

(D) Bihar Public Service Commission

(E) Not Attempted

83. Consider the following pairs: Personality – Distinction: 1. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India 2. Sachchidananda Sinha – Temporary Chairman of Constituent Assembly 3. S.P. Sinha – First Indian Governor during British Rule. How many pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Not Attempted

84. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar’s agricultural economy: 1. Rice is the principal crop of Bihar. 2. Alluvial soil is the most extensive soil type in the state. 3. Bihar is among India’s leading producers of makhana. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

85. The first English traveller to Bihar was:

(A) Tavernier

(B) Ralph Fitch

(C) Peter Mundy

(D) John Marshall

(E) Not Attempted

86. Consider the following statements: 1. Searchlight was founded by Sachchidananda Sinha. 2. Bihar Herald was the first English weekly. 3. Sarvahitaishi was Bihar’s first Hindi daily newspaper. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

87. Which one of the following is NOT associated with Vidyapati?

(A) Kirtilata

(B) Kirtipataka

(C) Varna Ratnakar

(D) Both A and B are associated with him

(E) Not Attempted

88. Consider the following statements regarding the Bihar Legislative Council: 1. It is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. 2. One-third of its members retire every two years. 3. The minimum age for membership is 25 years. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

89. Consider the following statements regarding Nalanda University: 1. It is regarded as the world’s first university in Bihar tradition. 2. Xuanzang studied there. 3. I-tsing also studied there. Which of the statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

90. Which one of the following correctly matches the river and associated fact?

(A) Ganga – Longest river in Bihar

(B) Kosi – Highest irrigation source

(C) Son – Sorrow of Bihar

(D) Gandak – Easternmost river

(E) Not Attempted

91. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar State Election Commission: 1. It is mentioned under Article 243K. 2. It conducts Panchayat elections. 3. Its removal process is similar to that of a High Court Judge. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

92. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

(A) First Woman Deputy CM – Rabri Devi

(B) First SC Chief Justice of India from Bihar – B.P. Sinha

(C) First Indian Chief Justice of Patna High Court – Fazl Ali

(D) First Governor after Independence – Arif Mohammad Khan

(E) Not Attempted

93. Consider the following pairs: Constitutional Provision – Subject: 1. Article 243K – State Election Commission 2. Article 243I – State Finance Commission 3. Article 243A – Gram Sabha. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Not Attempted

94. Assertion (A): North Bihar experiences more frequent floods than South Bihar. Reason (R): Most Himalayan rivers entering Bihar flow through the northern plains and carry large amounts of silt.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Not Attempted

95. Assertion (A): Despite receiving substantial annual rainfall, Bihar continues to face drought-like conditions in some years. Reason (R): Rainfall in Bihar is highly seasonal and unevenly distributed across regions and time.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Not Attempted

96. Which one of the following statements regarding Gram Kachahari is correct?

(A) It deals only with civil disputes.

(B) It deals only with criminal disputes.

(C) It deals with petty civil and criminal cases.

(D) It functions under District Court.

(E) Not Attempted

97. Consider the following statements regarding Lok Adalat: 1. It derives statutory basis from the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. 2. Its award is treated as a civil court decree. 3. Its decision is final and binding. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

98. Which of the following districts are traversed by the Ganga River? 1. Buxar 2. Patna 3. Bhagalpur 4. Gaya. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2, 3 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(E) Not Attempted

99. Consider the following statements regarding the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar: 1. Kunwar Singh captured Arrah for a brief period during the uprising. 2. Amar Singh continued resistance against the British even after the death of Kunwar Singh. 3. Peer Ali Khan was executed before the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

100. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar: 1. Bihar contributes about 2.86% of India’s geographical area. 2. It became the 12th largest state after the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir. 3. West Champaran is the largest district of Bihar in terms of area. Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

(E) Not Attempted

TEST 3 FOR 72ND BPSC

2. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar: 1. Alluvial soil is the most extensive soil type in the state. 2. Canals constitute the largest source of irrigation. 3. Rice is the major crop of Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. Which of the following districts shares its boundary with both Nepal and West Bengal?

5. Arrange the following events related to the formation of Bihar in chronological order: 1. Notification for creation of Bihar issued 2. Announcement of separate Bihar in Delhi Durbar 3. Actual formation of Bihar Province 4. Calcutta Session of the Indian Congress

6. Who is popularly known as the “Father of Modern Bihar”?

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Bihar Legislative Council: 1. Its first meeting was held at Patna College. 2. It is a permanent House. 3. One-third of its members retire every two years. Which of the statements given above are correct?

9. Which one of the following is the most important food crop of Bihar?

10. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

11. President’s Rule was imposed in Bihar for the first time in:

12. Which of the following statements regarding Patna High Court is NOT correct?

13. Who was the first Lokayukta of Bihar?

15. Which of the following offices is NOT filled through direct election?

16. Consider the following pairs: Agricultural Crop – Leading Producing Region: 1. Litchi – Muzaffarpur 2. Makhana – Mithilanchal Region 3. Banana – Katihar Region. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

17. Consider the following statements regarding the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC): 1. It derives constitutional status from Article 315. 2. It obtained constitutional status on 26 January 1950. 3. Rajandhari Sinha was its first Chairman. Which of the statements given above are correct?

18. Which one of the following sites is NOT associated with the Neolithic Age in Bihar?

19. Bihar is referred to by which of the following terms in the Rigveda?

20. Varna Ratnakar was authored by:

21. Which foreign traveller referred to Pataliputra as “Palibrotha”?

22. Arrange the following travellers in chronological order: 1. Megasthenes 2. Fa-Hien 3. Xuanzang 4. I-tsing.

23. Which of the following Mahajanapadas were located in present-day Bihar?

24. Consider the following statements regarding the Vajji Confederacy: 1. It was a confederation of eight states. 2. Licchhavis were its most prominent clan. 3. Vaishali served as its capital. Which of the statements given above are correct?

25. Which one of the following was NOT a major reason for the rise of Magadha?

26. Consider the following statements regarding Patna: 1. Sher Shah renamed Pataliputra as Patna in 1541. 2. Patna is surrounded by nine districts. 3. Patna College is the oldest college in Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

27. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

28. Arrange the following Bharat Ratna awardees associated with Bihar in chronological order of conferment: 1. Karpoori Thakur 2. Bismillah Khan 3. Jayaprakash Narayan 4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

29. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

30. Consider the following statements: 1. Bihar has only one Metropolitan City. 2. Saharsa is the latest Municipal Corporation in Bihar. 3. Madhuban became the 155th Nagar Panchayat in Bihar. Which of the above statements are correct?

31. Which one of the following correctly matches the district with its geographical distinction?

32. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar Legislative Assembly: 1. It consists of 243 elected members. 2. Katoria and Manihari are reserved ST constituencies. 3. The minimum age for membership is 30 years. Which of the statements given above are correct?

33. Which one of the following statements regarding the Bihar Legislative Council is correct?

34. Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Formation of Bihar Province 2. Establishment of Patna High Court 3. Separation of Odisha from Bihar 4. Separation of Jharkhand from Bihar.

35. Consider the following pairs: Location – Institution: 1. Indira Gandhi Planetarium – Patna 2. Barauni Refinery – Begusarai 3. Nalanda Open University – Nalanda. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

36. Which one of the following statements regarding Hussainara Khatoon Case is correct?

38. Consider the following pairs: Scheme/Institution – Sector: 1. Jeevika – Rural Livelihoods 2. COMFED (Sudha) – Dairy Development 3. BSPHCL – Power Distribution. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

40. Which one of the following correctly matches the traveller and his account?

42. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

43. Consider the following statements regarding Bimbisara: 1. He belonged to the Haryanka Dynasty. 2. He annexed Anga after defeating Brahmadatta. 3. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha. Which of the above statements are correct?

44. Which one of the following rulers used Rathamusala and Mahashilakantaka during warfare?

45. Consider the following statements regarding Ajatashatru: 1. He defeated the Vajji Confederacy. 2. The First Buddhist Council was held during his reign. 3. He founded Pataliputra as the capital of Magadha. Which of the statements given above are correct?

46. Bihar’s mineral-based economy benefits from a virtual monopoly over one mineral. Bihar holds approximately 95% of India’s total reserves of which mineral, and in which specific area of which district?

47. Consider the following chronological sequence: 1. Bimbisara 2. Ajatashatru 3. Udayin 4. Shishunaga. Which of the following is the correct sequence?

48. Which one of the following statements regarding Kalashoka is correct?

50. Bihar’s mica deposits are of high quality and found in several districts. What is the primary economic significance of mica, and in which districts is it found in Bihar?

51. Consider the following statements regarding Ashokan Pillars in Bihar: 1. Lauriya Nandangarh contains Ashokan Pillar inscriptions. 2. Rampurva contains Ashokan Pillars. 3. The first six Pillar Edicts have been found in Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

52. Which one of the following sites yielded Ashoka’s Minor Rock Edict-1?

53. Consider the following pairs: Inscription – Dynasty: 1. Munger Inscription – Devapala 2. Bhagalpur Copper Plate – Narayanapala 3. Nalanda Inscription – Mahipala I. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

54. Which one of the following works is correctly matched with its author?

55. Consider the following statements regarding Fa-Hien: 1. He stayed at Pataliputra for about three years. 2. He visited Nalanda Mahavihara. 3. He visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana. Which of the above statements are correct?

56. Arrange the following travellers in chronological order: 1. Ralph Fitch 2. Abdul Latif 3. Peter Mundy 4. Tavernier.

57. Which one of the following Mahajanapadas was the only one situated south of the Narmada River?

58. Which of the following rivers forms the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh along with the Gandak and Karmnasha rivers?

59. Which one of the following is NOT among the five hills surrounding Rajgriha?

60. Consider the following matrimonial alliances of Bimbisara: 1. Kosala Devi 2. Chellana 3. Khema. Which of the above were married to Bimbisara?

61. Which one of the following rulers sent Jivaka to treat King Chanda Pradyota of Avanti?

62. Consider the following statements regarding Ajatashatru: 1. He was initially a follower of Jainism. 2. He later embraced Buddhism. 3. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana during his reign. Which of the above statements are correct?

63. The First Buddhist Council was held at:

64. Consider the following statements: 1. Pataligrama was fortified by Ajatashatru. 2. It was situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers. 3. It later developed into Pataliputra. Which of the statements given above are correct?

65. Amrapali, often mentioned in Buddhist literature, was associated with:

66. Which one of the following rulers is credited with founding Kusumapura?

67. Consider the following statements regarding Shishunaga: 1. He defeated Avanti. 2. He made Vaishali a second capital. 3. He is regarded as an elected ruler. Which of the above statements are correct?

68. Kalashoka is also referred to as:

69. Assertion (A): The flood problem in Bihar can be completely solved by constructing embankments alone. Reason (R): Rivers of North Bihar carry heavy sediment loads and frequently raise their riverbeds.

70. Which one of the following was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty?

71. Assertion (A): Bihar’s per capita income remains below the national average. Reason (R): Bihar’s population growth has been significantly higher than the growth of State Domestic Product over a long period.

72. Assertion (A): Bihar is often described as a “consumption-driven economy.” Reason (R): Household consumption expenditure contributes significantly to economic activity in the state.

73. Assertion (A): Bihar’s industrialization faces challenges despite improvements in infrastructure. Reason (R): Industrial growth depends only on road construction and electricity supply.

74. Consider the following statements regarding Dr. Rajendra Prasad: 1. He actively participated in the Champaran Satyagraha. 2. He was associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement. 3. He became the first President of independent India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

75. Consider the following statements: 1. Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran. 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad actively assisted Gandhi during the Champaran inquiry. 3. Brajkishore Prasad was associated with the Champaran movement. Which of the statements given above are correct?

77. Which one of the following districts has the highest rainfall in Bihar?

78. Which one of the following rivers is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?

79. Which one of the following is the most important source of irrigation in Bihar?

80. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

81. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar Day: 1. It is celebrated on 22 March every year. 2. It has been officially celebrated since 2010. 3. It commemorates the creation of Bihar Province. Which of the above statements are correct?

82. Which one of the following institutions was established first?

83. Consider the following pairs: Personality – Distinction: 1. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India 2. Sachchidananda Sinha – Temporary Chairman of Constituent Assembly 3. S.P. Sinha – First Indian Governor during British Rule. How many pairs are correctly matched?

84. Consider the following statements regarding Bihar’s agricultural economy: 1. Rice is the principal crop of Bihar. 2. Alluvial soil is the most extensive soil type in the state. 3. Bihar is among India’s leading producers of makhana. Which of the above statements are correct?

85. The first English traveller to Bihar was:

86. Consider the following statements: 1. Searchlight was founded by Sachchidananda Sinha. 2. Bihar Herald was the first English weekly. 3. Sarvahitaishi was Bihar’s first Hindi daily newspaper. Which of the statements given above are correct?

87. Which one of the following is NOT associated with Vidyapati?