In government teaching exams conducted in Bihar, General Knowledge questions often include topics related to the history, geography, culture, economy, and current affairs of Bihar. Aspiring teachers appearing for these exams are expected to have a good understanding of the state’s important events, personalities, landmarks, and socio-economic conditions.
The weightage of Bihar General Knowledge questions in these exams can vary but is usually significant as it helps assess the candidates’ awareness of the state’s affairs and their suitability for teaching roles within Bihar. The Bihar General Knowledge section may account for around 10% to 20% of the total marks in the exam. However, this weightage can differ based on the specific exam pattern and the conducting authority’s guidelines.
Bihar General Knowledge Questions
To get an accurate idea of the weightage and specific topics covered in the Bihar General Knowledge section, candidates should refer to the official exam syllabus and previous years’ question papers. Additionally, utilizing reliable study materials and practicing mock tests can help candidates better prepare for this section of the teaching exam. To prepare for Bihar General Knowledge in government teaching exams, candidates are advised to study the state’s history, major cities, rivers, important personalities, famous festivals, cultural heritage, economic developments, and current affairs related to Bihar.
Q1. “Jankari” call centers have been opened by which State government ?
(a) Goa
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Bihar
(d) None of the above
Q2. Which Indian state has surpassed America in maize productivity ?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Bihar
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) None of the above
Q3. One of the largest frozen semen stations is being constructed at which of the following districts in Bihar ?
(a) Purnia
(b) Munger
(c) Patna
(d) None of the above
Q4. “Karna guru” is an important figure of which tribal society?
(a) Banjara
(b) Bhatudi
(c) Bedia
(d) None of the above
Q5. “Sumangali” is sung during which social event?
(a) Marriage
(b) Childbirth
(c) Sowing
(d) None of the above
Q6. In the National Family Health Survey report, which district of Bihar ranks first in child marriage?
(a) Lakhisarai
(b) Begusarai
(c) Gopalganj
(d) None of the above
Q7. Bihar’s first turtle rehabilitation center inaugurated at?
(a) Motihari Forest Division
(b) Gaya Forest Division
(c) Bhagalpur Forest Division
(d) None of the above
Q8. Which is the first district of Bihar to start advisory committees for panchayats?
(a) Sitamarhi
(b) Siwan
(c) Samastipur
(d) None of the above
Q9. Indian Railways has announced to build “Goods Terminal” at which place in Bihar?
(a) Banka
(b) Saharsa
(c) Sasaram
(d) More than above
(e) None of the above
Q10. Book titled “Elevation of Life” was authored by?
(a) Tabish Khair
(b) Anurag Anand
(c) Kumar vansi
(d) None of the above
Q11. Gurdwara Handi Sahib is dedicated to which Sikh Guru?
(a) Guru Teg Bahadur
(b) Guru Nanak Dev
(c) Guru Gobind Singh
(d) None of the above
Q12. How much percent of seats have been reserved for women in Bihar under Constitution (74th amendment) Act?
(a) 20%
(b) 40%
(c) 10%
(d) None of the above
Q13. Who was the first independent Chief Minister of Bihar?
(a) Nitish Kumar
(b) Sushil Modi
(c) Jitan Ram Manjhi
(d) None of the above
Q14. In which year, Saakshar Bharat Mission was started in Bihar?
(a) 2010
(b) 2007
(c) 2005
(d) None of the above
Q15. From which of the below locations, Punpun, the tributary of Ganges river originates?
(a) Haridwar
(b) Kaimur
(c) Amarkantak
(d) None of the above
Q16. Who was the Governor-General of India during the revolt of 1857?
(a) Earl Cornwallis
(b) Warren Hastings
(c) John Shore
(d) None of the above
Q17. River Ganges divides Bihar into two unequal halves: North Bihar and South Bihar. What is the region of Bihar spread in the southern part of the river Ganges called?
(a) Magadha Plain
(b) Ganga-Son Doab
(c) Anga Plain
(d) None of the above
Q18. At which place, the Bihar Youth Conference was held on 2nd December, 1929 under the chairmanship of Pandit Prajapati Mishra?
(a) Gaya
(b) Munger
(c) Patna
(d)None of the above
Q19. On which river, Triveni canal is built?
(a) Kosi
(b) Ganga
(c) Punpun
(d) None of the above
Q20. Who is the first engineering graduate to be appointed as a chief minister at least two times?
(a) Shivraj Singh Chauhan
(b) Arvind Kejriwal
(c) Nitish Kumar
(d) More than above
Solutions
S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. Under Right to Information, the call centers are opened as an easy access complaint cells. Jankari call centers have been awarded gold medal for e-governance by Ministry of Personnel.
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. The productivity of maize has reached 50 quintals per acre in 7 maize producing districts of Bihar. In terms of total production Tamil Nadu is the largest producer in the country and Bihar is the second largest.
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. One of the largest frozen semen stations is being constructed with a production capacity of 50 lakh frozen semen straws per annum in Purnea, which would prove to be a boon to the farmers of the state
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. A karna guru is an important figure of Bhatudi tribal group. Karna guru is a Vaishnav guru who initiates all the important proceedings of the society such as marriage, education.
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. The marriage ceremony holds an important place among the ceremonies prescribed by both shastras and folklore. The ceremony lasting for several days is important for folk-songs.
S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. marriages before the age of 21 among males in age group of 25-29 has decreased to 30.5% from 35.3%.
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. In January 2020, a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation centre for freshwater turtles was inaugurated in Bihar’s Bhagalpur forest division. The rehab centre spread over half a hectare. it can shelter 500 turtles at a time.
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Sheohar is the first district Bihar, where term of elected representatives of three-tier panchayats ended. In Sheohar, “advisory committees of three-tier panchayats” took over the charge of Gram Panchayat, Gram Kachari, Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Indian Railway has announced to build a “cargo terminal” or “Goods terminal” at Baijnathpur in Saharsa district of Bihar. Station will be built in PPP mode. Goods will be shipped by freight train at the Goods Terminal. Booked items will also be sent from here. It is connected to all three places in Saharsa, Supaul and Madhepura districts.
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. Elevation of Life Book has been authored by Anurag Anand from Bihar. He is a teenage author. He was recognized as a national holder by ‘India Book or Records’ and continent record holder ‘Asia Book of Records’, for being the “Youngest author to write four forms of writing in a book”.
S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. This Gurdwara was built in memory of Guru
Teg Bahadur as Guru Teg Bahadur along with Mata Gujri and Bala Preetam stayed here. Guru Teg Bahadur returned to Punjab while leaving his family behind at Patna.
S12. Ans.(d)
Sol. 50% seats have been reserved for women in Bihar. Reservation of seats for women have been provided under 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. Mahamaya Prasad Sinha was the first independent Chief Minister of Bihar. He was the fifth Chief Minister of Bihar . HIs tenure was from March 1967 to January 1968 . His tenure was the tenure of first non congress Government in Bihar.
S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. Saakshar Bharat Mission is the centrally sponsored nation-wide literacy scheme of the Indian Department for School Education and Literacy (DSEL) which focuses on increasing women’s literacy in India. It was launched in India by the prime minister on International Literacy Day in September 2009.
S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. Punpun River originates from the Chorha Hill of Palamu. Palamu is a district in Jharkhand and It was formed in 1892.
S16. Ans.(d)
Sol. Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the revolt of 1857. He was a British statesman. He became the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the Crown of Queen Victoria in 1858 after the rebellion was crushed.
S17. Ans.(d)
Sol. The region of Bihar spread in the southern part of the river Ganges are called Ganga-Son Doab, Magadha plain and Anga plain. The southern Ganges plain of Bihar is made up of alluvial soil brought by the hills and rivers originating from the plateau in the south
S18. Ans.(b)
Sol. Bihar Youth Conference was held on 2nd December, 1929. It was organised in Munger. Pandit Prajapati Mishra was made its chairman.
S19. Ans.(d)
Sol Triveni canal is built on Gandak river. Under this project, a 740 m long barrage has been built on Gandak river near Triveni Ghat. It covers the regions of Nepal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. In Bihar, It covers districts like Champaran, Saran, Chhapra, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Siwan and Vaishali.
S20. Ans.(c)
Sol. Nitish Kumar is the first engineering graduate to be appointed as a chief minister atleast two times. He completed his Btech in Mechanical engineering from College of Engineering, Patna. He was associated with Bihar State Electricity Board.
