Who recommended the installation of vermicompost unit in Khodabandpur in Begusarai? —Dr. R. K. Sohane
When did Baldev Rai resign from the post of Attorney General during the national movement? —In 1942
Which city in Bihar recorded the lowest credit-deposit ratio in September 2015? —Sivan (26.6%)
Where is Brahmyoni hill situated? —Gaya 205. Who was the last ruler of Mauryan dynasty? —Brihdrath
Who was the founder of Karnat dynasty? —Nanyadev
What is the percentage of scheduled tribes in Bihar according to Census-2011? —0.9 %
How many trees will be planted in the next five years under the agro forestry scheme? —360.9 lakh
By which name agriculture, animal husbandry, trade and commerce etc. are collectively known as in Kautilya’s Arthashastra? —Varta
What is the length of Hanuman nagar concrete dam in Nepal, situated at the border of Bihar? —1,140 metre
Where is the kakolat fair organised in Bihar? —Nawada
Which place had the highest deposit-credit ratio till September 2016? —Kaimur (68.7%)
Which bank has the highest number of branches in Bihar? —State Bank of India
At which place Karmnasha river meets Ganga? —North of Chausa
Who discovered Badgaon, the place situated 11 kms from Rajgir, where the remains of Nalanda Mahavihar have been found? —Cunningham
How many regional rural banks are there in Bihar? —3
In which year of his rule did Ashoka fight the battle of Kalinga? —8th
What was arrangement of irrigation done by the government in the Mauryan Era called? —Setubandh
Who composed ‘Kirtilata’? —Vidyapati
‘Do or Die’ is associated with which movement? —Quit India Movement
Whose contribution is an important part in the evolution of Pal era bronze statues? —Dhiman and his son Bitpal
What was the wild army in the Mauryan era called? —Atawi Bal
Which river meanders to form Kanwar Lake? —Gandak river
In which year did Congress Socialist Party convene its first meeting at Patna? —1934 A.D.
What were Buddha’s Last words? —“Appo Deepo Bhava”
When did Shishunag, the viceroy of Kashi become the ruler of Magadh? —412 B.C.
What was a landowner in Mauyan known as? —Kshetrak
Where is Kanwar Lake located? —Majhaul
Who signs the bill to be sent to the governor after it is passed in both the houses? —Speaker
Kautilya’s Arthashastra have been divided into how many parts? —15 parts
What is the main thing highlighted in Kautilya’s Arthashastra? —Politics
In which year did Buddha die? —483 B.C.
The pillars of Kaushambi and Prayag mention the donations made by which queen of Ashoka? —Kaurwaki
With whose help did Ajatshatru successfully divide Vajji Union? —Vaskar
What was silver coin called in the Mauryan era? —Pann or Karshapann
When was Koshi project launched? —In 1953
Who was the first lady to be included in the Buddhist Council? —Mata Prajapati Gautami
By which name the river Kosi is known in Napal? —Saptkaushiki
Which is the only rock edict that is engraved on stone slabs? —Bhabru Edict
What is the script of the Mauryan inscriptions? —Brahmi
Which river is also known as Keekat and Bamagadhi? —Punpun river
Who propagated the Mahayana sect of Buddhism? —Mahakashyap
What are the gold coins in Buddhist jataka tales known as? —Nishk
What was the percentage share of Bihar in the cumulative deposits of all the scheduled banks in India in 2014–15? —2.4 %
What was the name of Mahavir’s father? —Siddhartha
Which object was primitively used in arts in Mauryan era? —Stone (Paashaan)
What is the differentiating point in Buddhism and Jainism? —Self Sacrifice
What is the rural and urban gender ratio of Bihar according to Census-2011? —927 and 869 respectively
From where the silk was imported in the Mauryan era? —From China
Nalanda University was the main center of education for Mahayan sect. Which religion is associated with it? —Buddhism
Who was the first chief justice of Patna High Court? —David Ejera Ruben
Since when is Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojna operational in Bihar? —7th July 2008
When was the Magadh University established in Bodhgaya? —In 1962
What was ‘Bali’ in Mauryan era? —Land revenue
What is the expected GSDP of Bihar in 2017–18? —6,32,180 crore
What is the posture of the Buddha statue in the Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya? —Padmasan
When was Kunwar Sena formed? —1978 A.D.
What is also known as Kurkihara? —Kumhrar
Mahavir was married to whom? —Yashoda of the Kundiyan Gotra
Who composed the Kaikaiyi Prakriya? —Kedarnath Mishra (Pradhan)
Who gave the first information about Kesariya and Areraj pillars? —Houtgaon
In which stone scripture has Ashoka referred to himself as the king? —Minor rock edict of Maski
What does Kaivalya mean? —One who has attained the complete knowledge.
Where is the Central Potato Research Institute situated in Bihar? —Patna
What is the battle for Kannauj that was fought among Pal, Pratihar and Rashtrakoota dynasty known as? —Tripartite Struggle
What was the percentage share of Bihar in the cumulative loans of all the scheduled commercial banks in India at the end of March 2015? —1.1 percent
Where did Buddha embrace austerity (pravrajya)? —Anuvan
What is the cumulative sum of budget deficit and the market debt and sum of liabilities of the government called? —Fiscal Deficit
Financial Planning is included under which list? —Concurrent list
What is the name of the book authored by Kalhan? —Rajtarangini
Which agricultural climate zone does Bihar fall in? —Zone-IV
Who was the leader of Bakasht movement in Barharia? —Karyanand Sharma
In which era was the medieval Ganga plain formed? —4th Plestocin
What is the death of Buddha known as in Buddhism? —Mahaparinirvan
Who founded the Mauryan Empire? —Chandragupta Maurya
Who advices the Governor in the distribution of ministry? —Chief Minister
Which district has the lowest gender ratio according to census-2011? —Munger (879)
Which portfolio is known as the head of the government system because it holds the post of chief advisor to the council of Ministers? —Chief Secretary
Who allocates the ranks of cabinet minister, Minister of States with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Chief Minister? —Chief Minister
The council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly, but individually the minister is responsible to whom? —Governor
Manjusha Style is a renowned style of which region in Bihar? —Anga region (Bhagalpur)
Which was the Mahavihar that was burnt by Valaditya according to stone scriptures of Mahipal found in Nalanda? —Nalanda Mahavihar
Who has been convening the Mahila Smakhya Program since 1992? —Mahila Smakhya Society
Where was the first capital of Magadh? —Girivraj (Rajgir)
Whom did Mahmud Ghazni attack in 1001 A.D. for the very first time? —Jaipal, Hindushahi ruler of Udaybhandarpur
What was the capital of Mauryan Empire? —Patliputra
Which dynasty was started by Mahapadmnand after he ended the rule of Shishunag of the Naga dynasty? —Nand dynasty
What was the total number of branches of state and district central cooperative banks in Bihar till the end of March 2015? —324
Who was the last ruler of Nand dynasty? —Dhananand
Which tax was levied from the farmers to check the attack from the Turks? —Turushkadanda
Where did Mahavir die at the age of 72 in 468 B.C.? —Pawapuri
In which district is the Barauni Oil Refinery located? —Begusarai
Which city has the highest gender ratio in Bihar according to census-2011? —Gopalganj (1015)
Whose sister was Mahavir’s mother? —King Chetak of Lichhavi
Which epic is the collection of 549 jataka tales associated with the rebirth of Buddha? —Khuddaka Nikaya
What share was given as tax in the Mauryan era? —1/6th part
Where is Kusheshwar Bird Sanctuary situated? —Darbhanga
Which place is the largest producer of jute in Bihar? —Purnea
What do the scriptures of Devbarnak found in Arrah, Bihar and scriptures found in Patna and Mandar (Banka) give information about? —Later Gupta Dynasty
When did Megasthenese arrive Patliputra? —315 B.C.
