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What is the area of Bihar state in square kilometers?
Correct Answer:
B. 94,163 sq km
EXPLANATION
Bihar covers an area of 94,163 square kilometers, making it one of the smaller states by area in India.
In which year did Bihar separate from the state of Bengal?
Correct Answer:
B. 1912
EXPLANATION
Bihar was separated from Bengal and established as a separate administrative unit in 1912. In 2000, Jharkhand was carved out from Bihar.
Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Bihar?
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above
EXPLANATION
Bihar has several wildlife sanctuaries including Valmiki National Park in West Champaran, Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary in Nalanda, and Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary in Munger.
The Kosi River, known as 'Sorrow of Bihar', is prone to frequent flooding. Which state does it originate from?
Correct Answer:
B. Nepal
EXPLANATION
The Kosi River originates from the Himalayas in Nepal and is known for causing devastating floods in Bihar. It is called 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its destructive nature.
Which Mauryan emperor is associated with Pataliputra (ancient Patna)?
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above
EXPLANATION
Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire and was associated with all major Mauryan emperors including Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Ashoka.