BPSC (Bihar) - MCQ Practice Questions

# Historical Partition of Bihar and Orissa

The British colonial administration partitioned the combined presidency into separate provinces based on administrative efficiency and regional identity.

Step 1: Understanding the Original Configuration

Before independence, Bihar and Orissa were administratively combined as a single province under British rule. This unified region had diverse geography, languages, and cultural identities that justified eventual separation.

Step 2: The Separation Date

On 1 April 1936, the British colonial government officially separated Bihar from Orissa, creating two distinct provinces. This administrative division recognized Orissa's distinct Odia linguistic and cultural identity, while Bihar remained with its Hindi-speaking majority population.

The correct answer is (B) 1 April 1936. This partition occurred during the British Raj, well before Indian independence in 1947, and established Bihar as a separate administrative unit with its own governance structure.

India ranked 37th in the Global Innovation Index 2024, showing improvement in its innovation ecosystem and technological advancement.

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is Bihar's primary airport, recently upgraded with modern facilities for international flight operations.

The Ganga River is the primary river system flowing through Bihar, along with its tributaries like Kosi, Mahananda, and Son, making it crucial for agriculture and irrigation.

Nalanda University, located in Bihar, is recognized as one of the oldest universities in the world, flourishing from 5th to 12th century CE as a center of Buddhist learning.

The Bihar government under CM Nitish Kumar launched this scheme to provide unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth in the state.

Patna, the capital of Bihar, has been continuously included in the Smart Cities Mission and has been receiving funds for urban development projects.

Muzaffarpur district is world-renowned for its mango production, particularly Langda and Dussehri varieties, earning it the title 'Mango City'.

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is the primary airport in Bihar handling international flights and cargo operations.

The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its architectural significance and religious importance.

The Kosi River, also known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar', is the longest tributary of the Ganges and is notorious for frequent flooding in Bihar. It originates in the Nepal Himalayas.

Nalanda University was established in the 5th century CE under the Gupta dynasty and became a major center of learning in Buddhism and other subjects until its decline in the 12th century.

The Bihar government launched the Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana to provide financial incentives to families for girls' education and reduce dropout rates.

Madhubani district is famous for Madhubani or Mithila art, a traditional form of Indian painting that originated in the region. This art form has been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

IIT Patna was established in 2008 and is located in Patna, Bihar. It is one of the newer IITs established under the National Institutional Ranking Framework.