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Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?
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Munger
Saran
Siwan
Jamui
The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which of the following rivers?
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Kosi
Sone
Gandak
Mayurakshi
Which district of Bihar has mica deposits?
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Rohtas
Gaya
Nawada
None of the above
The confluence of the rivers Son and Ganga is located in which district of Bihar?
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Buxar
Patna
Bhojpur
Gopalganj
Which is the first Ramsar Site in Bihar?
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Kaimur Range
Kharagpur Lake
Kanwar Lake
None of the above
Brahmayoni Hill is located in which district of Bihar?
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Gaya
Rohtas
Nalanda
Aurangabad
Which agroclimatic region of Bihar has the highest number of districts?
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Northern West
Southern East
Southern West
More than one of the above
The first 'floating solar power plant' has been built at which place in Bihar?
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Kadirabad, Darbhanga
Dilbarpur, Darbhanga
Jamalpur, Darbhanga
None of the above
In which district of Bihar, Telhar Kund Waterfall is located?
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Nawada
Kaimur
Rohtas
None of the above
Which is the Asia's largest and freshwater oxbow lake in Bihar?
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Kanwar Lake
Anupam Lake
Kusheshwar Lake
None of the above
Which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve?
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Jamui
Banka
Munger
Rohtas
Which district of Bihar is known as 'silk city'?
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Bhagalpur
Banka
Katihar
Patna
What is the female literacy rate of Bihar as per the Census 2011 of India?
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61.80%
71.25%
51.50%
58.15%
Which one of the following wildlife sanctuaries is situated in Munger district of Bihar?
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Valmiki
Bhimbandh
Gautam Buddha
None of the above
Name the districts of Bihar which has the lowest rural female literacy rate is 2001 and 2011 respectively?
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Kishanganj and Saharsa
Supaul and Saharsa
Supaul and Madhepura
None of the above
Which city of Bihar is surrounded by five hills?
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Patna
Bhagalpur
Bodh Gaya
Rajgir
First Integrated Checkpost in Bihar was set up in
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2012
2014
2018
2020
Which of the following rivers flowing in Bihar is a north flowing river?
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Bagmati
Kamla
Kosi
None of the above
Among the following pairs of mineral and district, which one is correctly matched?
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Limestone – Kaimur
Mica – Bhagalpur
Quartzite – Madhubani
None of the above
Which one of the following pairs of industry and Place is not correctly matched?
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Cement – Banjari
Fertilizer – Bhaurahi
Wagon and engineering – Bhagalpur
None of the above
Piedmont Swamp Soil is found only in which one of the following districts of Bihar?
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Madhubani
West Champaran
Bhagalpur
Kaimur
In Which one of the following pairs of Administrative Divisions of Bihar, Ganga river does not flow?
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Darbhanga – Munger
Tirhut – Saran
Kosi – Magadh
None of the above
Among the following pairs of tribe and district, which one is not correctly matched?
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Santhal – Banka
Munda – Jamui
Oraon – Supaul
None of the above
Which one of the following districts is having the only National Park of Bihar?
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Nalanda
West Champaran
East Champaran
Munger
Which one of the following parts of Bihar is geologically older in age relatively?
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Rohtas Plateau
North-Western Hills
North Ganga Plains
None of the above
Most of the area in Bihar is covered by
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alluvial soil
regur soil
terai soil
None of the above
Which type of industries has potentials and prospects in Bihar?
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Oil refinery
Forest-based industry
Agro-based industry
None of the above
The percentage of population of Bihar with respect to India’s total population is
8.58%
10.10%
12.25%
14.45%
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched with respect to south of Ganga region in Bihar?
Patna-Munger
Gaya-Arwal
Patna-Vaishali
Munger-Bhagalpur
In which climatic division does Bihar fall as per R. L. Singh’s classification scheme?
Humid south-east
Subhumid transitional
Subhumid continental
None of the above
Which one of the following districts of Bihar does not have Dharwar geological formations?
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Munger
Rohtas
Jamui
None of the above
The average height of the Kosi plain from mean sea level is
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300 m
150 m
30 m
None of the above
Which of the following States of India borders with the maximum number of districts in Bihar?
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Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
West Bengal
More than one of the above
Which of the following is the last railway station of Bihar in the train route from Bhagalpur towards Mirza Cheuki?
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Pirpainti Railway Station
Ammapali Railway Station
Kahalgaon Railway Station
None of the above
With reference to the mineral production in Bihar, consider the following statements:
I. Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites.
2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger (Monghyr) and Rohtas districts.
3. Gold deposits are found in Jamui district.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
None of the above
Phalgu, a sacred river flowing in Bihar, is formed by the confluence of which of the following rivers?
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Lilajan and Son rivers
Son and Mohana rivers
Mohana and Lilajan rivers
None of the above
In Bihar, tea gardens were established for the first time in which of the following places?
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Thakurganj
Bahadurganj
Supaul
None of the above
Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per the ascending decadal population growth (2001-2011).
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Siwan < Kishanganj < Madhepura
Madhepura < Kishanganj < Siwan
Kishanganj < Madhepura < Siwan
None of the above
Which food industry dominates among the agro-based industries in Bihar?
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Cereal-based industry
Pulses industry
Sugarcane industry
None of the above
How many districts are in Bihar?
36
38
39
40
How many districts of Bihar make boundary with Jharkhand?
6
7
8
5
How many districts of Bihar make boundary with Uttar Pradesh?
6
7
8
5
How many districts of Bihar make boundary with Nepal?
6
7
8
5
How many districts of Bihar make boundary with West Bengal?
6
7
8
None of the above
Which is the easternmost district of BIhar?
Kishanganj
Purnea
Katihar
None of the above
Which is the northernmost district of BIhar?
Kishanganj
West Champaran
East Champaran
None of the above
Which is the southernmost district of BIhar?
Gaya
Nawada
Jamui
None of the above
Which is the westernmost district of BIhar?
Kaimur
West Champaran
Gopalganj
None of the above
Patna, capital of BIhar touches how many other districts of Bihar?
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6
8
10
9
Bihar shares international boundary with which country?
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Nepal
None of the above
Which is the largest district of Bihar - area wise?
Gaya
Patna
West Champaran
None of the above
Which is the smallest district of Bihar - area wise?
Sheohar
Sheikhpura
Arwal
None of the above
Which is the smallest district of Bihar - population wise?
Sheohar
Sheikhpura
Arwal
None of the above
Which is the largest district of Bihar - population wise?
Gaya
Patna
West Champaran
None of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar shares boundary with districts of Bihar only?
Munger
Bhagalpur
jamui
None of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar shares boundary with Nepal as well as West Bengal?
Kishanganj
Katihar
Kaimur
None of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar shares boundary with Nepal as well as Uttar Pradesh?
Gopalganj
West Champaran
East Champaran
None of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar shares boundary with Uttar Pradesh as well as Jharkhand?
Aurangabad
Saran
Rohtas
None of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar shares boundary with West Bengal as well as Jharkhand?
Kaimur
Katihar
Kishanganj
None of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar doesn't shares boundary with Nepal?
Saharsa
Siwan
Sheohar
More than one of the above
Which of the following districts of Bihar shares boundary with Nepal?
1. West Champaran
2. East Champaran
3. Madhepura
4. Siwan
5. Saharsa
6. Gopalganj
7. Purnea
1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 only
1, 2, 4 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
None of the above
How many divisions/pramandals are in BIhar?
7
8
9
10
Which of these is not a division/pramandal of Bihar?
Munger
Bhagalpur
Nalanda
Saran
Which of these is a division/pramandal of Bihar?
Kosi
Magadh
Tirhut
More than one of the above
Which division/pramandal of Bihar contains more districts?
Tirhut
Munger
Patna
More than one of the above
Which division/pramandal of Bihar contains only two districts?
Kosi
Bhagalpur
Saran
None of the above
Which division/pramandal of Bihar contains seven districts?
Munger
Tirhut
Saran
None of the above
which of the statement is correct regarding division of Bihar and number of districts?
1. Munger division has 6 districts.
2. Patna division has the most number of districts, which is seven.
3. Bhagalpur division has just two districts - Bhagalpur and Jamui.
4. No division has 5 districts.
5. Muzaffarpur is not a division.
6. Kaimur district is in Patna division.
1, 3, 4 and 6
2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 5 and 6
2, 3, 4 and 6
Which division of Bihar doesn't share boundary with Nepal?
Tirhut
Darbhanga
Purnia
None of the above
Samastipur district of Bihar is in which division of Bihar?
Patna
Darbhanga
Purnia
None of the above
Total area of BIhar in km square is
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91643
94163
93146
96143
The length of Ganges river in Bihar is
345 km
445 km
545 km
343 km
The district of BIhar which has a longer length of Ganga river is -
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Bhagalpur
Munger
Patna
Haridwar
The number of districts situated on the bank of Ganga river in Bihar state is-
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8
10
12
11
The newest/latest district of Bihar is made after separation from which district?
Jahanabad
Patna
Begusarai
Darbhanga
Consider following statements about Kishanganj and find correct one using code given.
1. It is easternmost district of Bihar.
2. It has highest child sex ratio in Bihar.
3. It receives highest rainfall in Bihar.
4. Ganga river flows through it.
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4 only
Which of the following rivers meet Ganga from southern side?
1. Kosi
2. Kiul
3. Karmnasha
4. Son
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
Among the given rivers, which one originates in Bihar?
Kosi
Sone
Karamnasa
None of the above
Find incorrect match (Lake — district of Bihar)
Kanwar Lake - Begusarai
Anupam Lake - West Champaran
Ghogha Lake - Katihar
None of the above
How much area of India is occupied by Bihar?
2.86%
8.60%
6.80%
None of the above
The total length of Ganga river is
2225 km
2525 km
2825 km
None of the above
Which of these hot springs is not located in Munger district of Bihar?
1. Lakshman Kund
2. Rishi Kund
3. Sita Kund
4. Brahma Kund
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
4 only
3 and 4 only
According to National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP), India has about 115 wetlands. Out of which Bihar has how many wetlands?
3
5
7
9
How many pairs are correct match in reference of Bihar state?
(i) Ghogha Lake - Katihar
(ii) Anupam Lake - Kaimur
(iii) Kanwar lake - Begusarai
(iv) Baraila - Vaishali
(v) Jagatpur Lake - Bhagalpur
2
3
5
4
Kanwar Lake was formed by the meandering of which river?
Budhi Gandak
Bagmati
Kosi
None of the above
Asia's largest freshwater ox-bow lake is situated in which state of India?
Meghalaya
Maharashtra
Bihar
None of the above
How many Ramsar sites are in Bihar?
0
1
2
3
Find incorrect match.
Kusheshwar Sthan - Darbhanga
Udaipur Lake - Kaimur
Anupam Lake - West Champaran
More than one of the above
It is a combination of many lakes like, Jamunia, Sarria, Kumini and Gobara lakes. Its shape is like a horse-shoe. Kanwar lake is situated on the South-West and Kusheshwar Asthan lake is situated on the North-West of this lake.
These are the features of which lake in Bihar?
Simri Lake
Muchilinda Lake
Anupam Lake
None of the above
Muchilinda Lake is situated in which district of Bihar?
Gaya
Nalanda
West Champaran
None of the above
Which district is the Kakolat Waterfall located in?
Rohtas
Nawada
Kaimur
None of the above
The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is situated near which waterfall?
Kakolat
Durgawati
Karkat
None of the above
Where is Dhua Kund Waterfall located?
Rohtas
Nawada
Kaimur
None of the above
Which river is the Tamasin Waterfall located on?
Mahane
Durgawati
Kanhar
None of the above
Which river is the Jiarkund Waterfall located on?
Asane
Gamghat
Phulwaria
None of the above
Which of the following waterfalls are in Rohtas district?
1. Rakim Kund Waterfall
2. Khuari Dah Waterfall
3. Orkhan Waterfall
4. Devdari Waterfall
5. Suara Waterfall
2,3 and 5 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following pairs are correct - river and meeting place in Ganga river?
1. Ghaghara - near Raveliganj, Chhapra
2. Punpun - near Fatuha, Patna
3. Son - near Danapur, Patna
4. Karamnasa - near Chausa, Buxar
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider following statements about river and their meeting place.
1. Gandak meets Ganga river near Sonpur, Hajipur.
2. Bagmati meets Ganga river near Badlaghat.
3. Kosi meets Ganga river near Kursela, Katihar.
4. Kiul meets Ganga river near Surajgarha, Lakhisarai.
1,2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following doesn't meet Ganga river directly?
Budhi Gandak
Kamla
Mahananda
None of the above
Which is second longest river of Bihar?
Bagmati
Son
Kosi
Ganga
Which of the following rivers make boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh?
1. Ganga
2. Ghagra
3. Gandak
4. Karamnasa
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
1 and 2 only
Which two rivers have same almost same length in Bihar?
Gandak and Kosi
Bagmati and Son
Kamla and Punpun
None of the above
Consider the following statements about rivers of Bihar and their entry point in BIhar :
1. Son enters Bihar in Kaimur district
2. Punpun enters Bihar in Nawada district.
3. Bagmati enters into Bihar plains from Rasulpur village of Sitamarhi district.
4. Mahananda enters Bihar in Kishanganj district.
5. Kamla enters Bihar in the district of Madhubani near Jayanagar town.
How many statements are correct?
3
4
5
2
There are many bridges on Ganga river in Bihar, which connects North Bihar to South Bihar.
Which of these bridges are rail cum road bridge?
1. Mahatma Gandhi Setu
2. Rajendra Setu
3. Jayprakash Setu
4. Vikramshila Setu
5. Sri Krishna Setu
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 5 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 4 and 5 only
Which of the following matches are correct about rivers of Bihar and their tributaries?
1. Karamnasa - Durgawati
2. Ganga - Son
3. Son - North Koel
4. Punpun - Baraki
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following description;
1. It originates from Hazaribagh plateau and enters Bihar in Jamui district through a narrow gorge near the Sat Pahari hill.
2. Its total length in Bihar is 111 km.
3. It's important tributaries are Harohar, Anjan, Barnar and Ulan.
Which river's description are these?
Kiul
Ajay
Chandan
None of the above
Bihar is the principal holder of the country's ________ resources.
Mica
Pyrite
Limestone
None of the above
Consider the following statements about Mineral Resource of Bihar :
1. Fireclay is found in Bhagalpur and Purnea districts.
2. Deposits of quartz/silica sand are found in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Munger, and Nalanda districts.
3. Lead-zinc is found in Banka and Rohtas districts.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
None of the above
Which of the following minerals is not found in Munger?
Quartzite
China clay
Felspar
None of the above
Mica is found mostly in which district of Bihar?
Nawada
Nalanda
Gaya
None of the above
Bauxite is found in which district of Bihar?
Munger
Rohtas
Begusarai
More than one of the above
which of the following is not correct?
Gold is found in Jamui district.
Talc/soapstone/steatite is found in Gaya district.
Fireclay is found in Bhagalpur and Purnea districts.
None of the above
Hematite iron ore is found mainly in which district of Bihar?
Bhagalpur
Gaya
Jamui
None of the above
Consider the following statements about Mineral Resource of Bihar :
1. Magnetite iron ore is found in Gaya and Jamui districts.
2. Quartzite is found in Lakhisarai, Munger, and Nalanda districts.
3. Most of the pyrites are in Aurangabad district.
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
None of the above
Which of the following agro-climatic zones of Bihar contains least number of districts?
South West Alluvial Plain
South East Alluvial Plain
North East Alluvial Plain
None of the above
Maize and Jute are grown mostly in which agro-climatic zone of BIhar?
North West Alluvial Plain
South East Alluvial Plain
North East Alluvial Plain
None of the above
Consider the following features of Soil type. These are features of which Soil type?
1. This type of soil is found in Northern part in a narrow belt along the border of Nepal to the South of Someshwar range and from West Champaran to Kishanganj and Araria districts.
2. This soil is grey to yellow in colour which is not well drained and neutral to moderately acidic in reaction. It is rich in lime and has small gravels.
Terai soil
Khadar soil
Bhangar soil
None of the above
Find correct differentiation between Khadar and Bhangar soils of Bihar.
1. Kankar concentration are more in Khadar than Bhangar soil.
2. Khadar soil have better drainage than Bhangar soil.
1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
1. This soil is spread from Buxar to Banka district.
2. This is situated in backwater belt of the Ganga. The area remains underwater for months during rainy season due to accumulation of rain water and poor drainage.
3. Rabi or spring crops like wheat, khesari, gram, peas, masoor, lentils, etc are harvested in this soil after water dries up and their yield is quite high.
Above statements are characteristics of which soil that is found in Bihar?
Balthar Soil
Tal soil
Khadar Soil
None of the above
Which of the following type of soil are found in northern plains of Bihar?
Piedmont Swamp Soil
Kagari Soil
Karail-Kewal Soil
None of the above
Which of the following is not correct about Someshwar range?
This range was formed in the Tertiary period. These hills are located in the North Gangetic plain and surrounded the North-Western part of Bihar.
It is Northern range which spreads from the point where Triveni canal begins and ends near Marwat pass.
This range forms the international boundary between Nepal and India.
None of the above
1. These rocks were also formed in the Precambrian period.
2. These rocks form a dividing line between Ganga plain and the Deccan.
3. A large part of this system is represented by Kaimur series.
These are features of which type of rock of Bihar?
The Dharwar Rocks
The Vindhyan Rocks
The Tertiary Rocks
None of the above
Which of the following statements is are incorrect?
1. The northern part of Bihar is related to Quaternary rock period.
2. North Champaran of Bihar is related to Tertiary rock period.
3. Rohtas and Aurangabad of Bihar are related to Dharwar rock period.