BPSC (Bihar) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

In which year did Bihar become a separate state from the erstwhile state of Bihar and Orissa?

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Correct answer: B. 1 April 1936 — # Historical Partition of Bihar and Orissa The British colonial administration partitioned the combined presidency into separate provinces based on administrative efficiency and regional identity. **Step 1: Understanding the Original Configuration** Before independence, Bihar and Orissa were administratively combined as a single province under British rule. This unified region had diverse geography, languages, and cultural identities that justified eventual separation. 	ext{Bihar and Orissa (Combined)} ightarrow 	ext{Partition} **Step 2: The Separation Date** On **1 April 1936**, the British colonial government officially separated Bihar from Orissa, creating two distinct provinces. This administrative division recognized Orissa's distinct Odia linguistic and cultural identity, while Bihar remained with its Hindi-speaking majority population. 	ext{Date of Separation} = 	ext{1 April 1936} **The correct answer is (B) 1 April 1936.** This partition occurred during the British Raj, well before Indian independence in 1947, and established Bihar as a

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A. 1950

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C. 2000

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D. 1960

Question 2

India ranked in which position in the Global Innovation Index 2024?

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Correct answer: C. 37th — India ranked 37th in the Global Innovation Index 2024, showing improvement in its innovation ecosystem and technological advancement.

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A. 39th

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B. 40th

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D. 42nd

Question 3

Which international airport in Bihar was recently upgraded to handle international flights?

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Correct answer: B. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (Patna) — Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is Bihar's primary airport, recently upgraded with modern facilities for international flight operations.

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A. Gaya Airport

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C. Darbhanga Airport

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D. Muzaffarpur Airport

Question 4

What is the primary river system that flows through Bihar?

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Correct answer: B. Ganga (Ganges) — The Ganga River is the primary river system flowing through Bihar, along with its tributaries like Kosi, Mahananda, and Son, making it crucial for agriculture and irrigation.

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A. Godavari

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C. Brahmaputra

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D. Sutlej

Question 5

Which ancient university located in Bihar is recognized as one of the world's oldest institutions of learning?

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Correct answer: A. Nalanda University — Nalanda University, located in Bihar, is recognized as one of the oldest universities in the world, flourishing from 5th to 12th century CE as a center of Buddhist learning.

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B. Mithila University

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C. Patna University

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D. Magadh University

Question 6

In 2023, which state government launched the 'Mukhyamantri निश्चय Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana'?

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Correct answer: B. Bihar — The Bihar government under CM Nitish Kumar launched this scheme to provide unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth in the state.

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A. Madhya Pradesh

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C. Uttar Pradesh

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D. Rajasthan

Question 7

In 2024, which city in Bihar was recognized as a 'Smart City' under the Smart Cities Mission?

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Correct answer: C. Patna — Patna, the capital of Bihar, has been continuously included in the Smart Cities Mission and has been receiving funds for urban development projects.

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A. Darbhanga

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B. Bhagalpur

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D. Muzaffarpur

Question 8

Which district in Bihar has been recognized as a major producer of high-quality mango varieties like Langda and Dussehri?

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Correct answer: C. Muzaffarpur — Muzaffarpur district is world-renowned for its mango production, particularly Langda and Dussehri varieties, earning it the title 'Mango City'.

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A. Vaishali

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B. Munger

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D. Siwan

BPSC (Bihar) - MCQ Practice Questions