BIHAR
Capital: Patna
Area:94164 SQKM (12th)
No.of Districts: 38
Languages: Hindi, Urdu, Maithili.
Population: 103804637 (2001) (3rd)
Literacy: 64%
Assembly: Bicameral 243+75 seats.
Lok Sabha: 40 seats
Rajya Sabha:16 seats
Major Rivers: Ganges
Geographical Position:21 degree 58'10" N and 27 degree 31'15" N latitude and 83 degree 19'50" and 88 degree 17'40" E longitude.
Borders: West Bengal, U.P., Jharkhand, and Nepal.
State Tree: Sacred Fig
State Animal: Gaur
State Bird: Indian Roller
State Flower: White Orchid Tree.
Governor: Satyapal Malik
Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
Q1. When was Bihar established?
1912 as Bihar province under British India. After independence, it became Bihar from Nov. 1956.
Q2. Prior to colonization, who were the rulers of the Bihar region?
Commencing from Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, (269-232 BC), the Guptas, Sungas, Palas, Khilji Sultans, Pashtuns, Moghuls and finally by British.
Q3. Upon colonization, what was the position of Bihar region and after Independence?
Upon introduction of the Monarchy ruling, the region was included with Bengal province and in 1911/12, Bihar was made into a separate province and after independence became a state straightaway.
Q4. Which new state was carved out exclusively from the southern part of Bihar?
Jharkhand in 2000.
Q5. What are the 38 districts of Bihar?
1. ARWAL
2. ARARIA
3. AURANGABAD
4. BHOJPUR
5. BHAGALPUR
6. BANKA
7. BEGUSARAI
8. BUXAR
9. DHARBANGA
10.EAST CHAMPARAN
11.GOPAL GANJ
12.GAYA
13.JEHANABAD
14.JAMUI
15.KAIMUR
16.KATIHAR
17.KISHANGANJ
18.KHAGARIA
19.LAKHISARAI
20.MUNGER
21.MADHEPURA
22.MADHUBANI
23.MUZZAFARPUR
24.NALANDA
25.NAWADA
26.PATNA
27.PURNEA
28.ROHTAS
29.SAHARSA
30.SAMASTIPUR
31.SARAN
32.SHEOHAR
33.SITAMARHI
34.SIWAN
35.SHEIKHPURA
36.SUPAUL
37.VAISHALI
38.WEST CHAMPARAN.
Q6. Capital Patna was also earlier known as...........?
Pataliputra, Kusumpur, Pushpapura, Azimabad at different times.
Q7. Beghusarai District of Bihar is famous for?
1. Oil Refinery 2. Khaver Jheel - one of the largest fresh water lake and Bird Sanctuary.
Q8. Aurangabad District in Bihar is famous for?
Chyawanprash - an ayurvedic health medicine named after saint Chyawan and "Chat Puja" an important ritual of the women.
Q9. Bhojpur district is famous for?
1.Bhojpuri language 2. Jagdishpur - is historically important where Raja Kunwar Singh, at the age of 80, fought for one year during the sepoy mutiny during 1857/58 and perished.
Q10. Gaya District is famous for ..........?
Bodh Gaya - a Buddhist pilgrimage centre - it was earlier known as Uruvela. Gaya - Hindu Pilgrimage Centre to perform rituals to the ancestors on the banks of Ganges.
Q11. Munger District of Bihar is famous for..........?
Bihar School of Yoga - one of the biggest yoga centre.
Q12. Vaishali District of Bihar is famous for?
A Buddhist pilgrimage centre. Named after King Vishal of the Mahabharata.
Q13. Muzzafarpur District of Bihar is famous for..........?
Lichi Fruits. (Litchi Chinensis)
Q14. What is the ancient University located in Bihar?
Nalanda University, Nalanda.
Q15. What is famous about Sonepur in Bihar?
Famous for holding one of Asia's largest cattle fair annually, lasting for a Month, on the banks of river Sone.
Q16. What is the most famous festival of Bihar?
Chaath - a festival to worship Sun God, celebrated exactly one week after Deepavali.
Q17. Mention a few famous personalities of Bihar?
1. Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan: Sarvodaya Leader, Bharat Ratna and Magasasay Award winner. He was instrumental in the defeat of Smt.Indira Gandhi in the 1977 elections.
2. Dr.Rajendra Prasad: Freedom fighter and the First President of India, was born at Zeradei village, Siwan Dt., of Bihar.
3. Lallu Prasad Yadav: Founder President of Rashtriya Janata Dal, a major regional political party of Bihar. Served as CM for 15 years. His wife Rabri Devi also served as CM for a term.
4. Shatrughan Sinha: A famous Hindi film actor - Member of Parliament of Bharatiya Janata Party - also served as Minister during BJP led NDA rule.
5. Ram Vilas Paswan: Founder of Lok Jan Shakti Party present only in Bihar. Was a Minister in the UPA Government at the Centre.
6. Nitish Kumar: Present CM of Bihar - Former Railway Minister under BJP led NDA rule.
7.. George Orwell: The famous English novelist was born here in Motihar.
8. Shekar Suman: A famous film, TV personality and a satirist.
9. Manoj Bajpai : Hindi Film Actor.
10.Udit Narain: Hindi Film play back singer.
11. Sabha Karim: Former Indian Test Cricketer.
12. Dhirendra Brahmachari : Famous Yoga Guru.
Q18. What are the problems facing Bihar?
A. 1. Rural illiteracy 2. Caste Clashes 3. Naxalite disturbances. 4. Cyclonic havocs during South West and also North East monsoons.
Q19. Who was the first CM of Bihar?
A. Sri Krishna Sinha - 1947 to 1961.
