Bihar Police — Set 21

Correct Answer: B. Gopalganj

Gopalganj has the highest sex ratio in Bihar with 1021 females per 1000 males. This data is based on the findings of the 2011 Census. In contrast, Munger district has the lowest sex ratio in the state.

Correct Answer: A. Anugrah Narayan Sinha

Anugrah Narayan Sinha served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. He was a prominent freedom fighter and is known as 'Bihar Vibhuti'. He held this important administrative position alongside CM Sri Krishna Sinha.

Correct Answer: A. Begusarai

Kanwar Lake is located in the Begusarai district and is an oxbow lake. It is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake formed by the meandering of the Gandak river. It was declared the first Ramsar site of Bihar in 2020.

Correct Answer: A. Gobind Rai

Guru Gobind Singh was born as Gobind Rai in Patna, Bihar. He was the tenth and last human Guru of the Sikh religion. He later established the Khalsa Panth in 1699 to protect the righteous.

Correct Answer: B. Baneshwar Fair

The Baneshwar Fair is considered the largest tribal gathering in India. It is held in the Dungarpur district of Rajasthan at the confluence of three rivers. The fair is dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated by the Bhil tribes.

Correct Answer: C. 1912

Bihar was officially separated from the Bengal Presidency on March 22, 1912. This date is now celebrated every year as Bihar Diwas. The capital of the newly formed province was established at Patna.

Correct Answer: B. Khan Bahadur Khan

Khan Bahadur Khan was the leader of the 1857 independence struggle in Bareilly. He was a grandson of the last Rohilla ruler and established an independent government there. He was eventually captured and executed by the British authorities.

Correct Answer: B. Krishna

The Krishna river originates near the Mahabaleshwar town in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India. This river flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Correct Answer: C. Agriculture

Agriculture is the primary sector that employs the largest portion of India's workforce. More than half of the Indian population still depends on farming for their livelihood. However, its contribution to the total GDP is lower than the service sector.

Correct Answer: C. Peepal

The Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) is the officially recognized state tree of Bihar. It holds great religious and historical significance as Buddha attained enlightenment under it. It is also known as the Bodhi tree in Buddhist traditions.

Correct Answer: B. Srigupta

Srigupta is recorded as the founder of the Gupta dynasty in ancient India. He ruled over a small kingdom in the Magadha region during the late 3rd century. The dynasty later became a great empire under his successors like Chandragupta I.

Correct Answer: B. Venus

Venus is called the Morning Star because it shines brightly in the eastern sky before sunrise. It is the hottest planet in our solar system due to a thick atmosphere. It is also the brightest planet visible to the naked eye.

Correct Answer: C. Maize

Maize is a Kharif crop that is typically sown during the rainy season in India. These crops require high moisture and warm weather for their initial growth. Other examples of Kharif crops include rice, cotton, and soybean.

Correct Answer: B. Mahalanobis

The Second Five Year Plan (1956-61) was based on the P.C. Mahalanobis model. This plan focused primarily on the development of heavy industries and the public sector. It aimed to make India self-reliant in industrial production.

Correct Answer: A. Purnia

Purnia recorded the lowest literacy rate in Bihar according to the 2011 Census. The district has faced many challenges in improving basic primary education facilities. Rohtas, on the other hand, has the highest literacy rate in the state.

Correct Answer: C. Hydrogen

Hydrogen is the most abundant gas in the Sun, making up about 73 percent of its mass. Through nuclear fusion, hydrogen atoms combine to form helium and release massive energy. This process is the primary source of the Sun's light and heat.

Correct Answer: C. Geneva

The headquarters of the WHO is situated in Geneva, Switzerland. It was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations for international public health. April 7th is celebrated as World Health Day to mark its founding.

Correct Answer: C. Vitamin C

Citrus fruits are highly rich in Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. This vitamin is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and skin. Regular consumption of citrus fruits helps prevent the disease called scurvy.

Correct Answer: B. Tirhut

The Tirhut division is the largest administrative division in Bihar with 6 districts. These districts are Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, East Champaran, and West Champaran. Bihar is overall divided into 9 such administrative divisions.

Correct Answer: A. Patna

Golghar is a historic granary located near the bank of the river Ganga in Patna. It was built by Captain John Garstin in 1786 for storing grains during famines. It is a famous tourist spot known for its unique beehive design.

Correct Answer: B. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Vande Mataram in his famous Bengali novel 'Anandamath'. It was adopted as the National Song of India in the year 1950. The song played a very significant role during the Indian independence movement.

Correct Answer: C. AB Positive

Blood group AB Positive is called the universal recipient because it can receive any type of blood. This is because it has both A and B antigens but no antibodies against them. O Negative is known as the universal donor.

Correct Answer: B. 1757

The Battle of Plassey took place in June 1757 in the state of Bengal. It was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. This victory established the foundation of British rule in India.

Correct Answer: B. Pyrite

Bihar is currently the only state in India that produces the mineral Pyrite. Most of the deposits are found in the Amjhor region of the Rohtas district. It is an important mineral used for the production of sulfuric acid.

Correct Answer: A. Seoul

Seoul is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). It is one of the world's most technologically advanced and densely populated cities. The city is located on the banks of the Han River.

Correct Answer: B. Chandragupta Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire with the help of his mentor Chanakya. He overthrew the Nanda dynasty to establish his rule over the Magadha region. His empire eventually covered most of the Indian subcontinent.

Correct Answer: B. Article 356

Article 356 allows the Central Government to take control of a state if the constitutional machinery fails. This is commonly known as President's Rule or State Emergency. It is imposed on the recommendation of the Governor of that state.

Correct Answer: B. Sheikhpura

Sheikhpura is the least populated district in the state of Bihar as per the 2011 Census. While Sheohar is the smallest district in terms of area, Sheikhpura has the lowest human count. It is located in the southern part of Bihar.

Correct Answer: C. Lungs

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition that primarily affects the air sacs in the lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi infecting the respiratory system. Common symptoms include coughing, chest pain, fever, and difficulty in breathing.

Correct Answer: B. Fe

Fe is the chemical symbol for Iron, which comes from the Latin word 'Ferrum'. It is a transition metal and one of the most common elements on Earth by mass. Iron is the main component of steel and essential for human blood.

Correct Answer: C. Bahadur Shah Zafar

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the final emperor of the Mughal dynasty in India. He was a symbolic leader during the Revolt of 1857 against the British. After the revolt failed, he was exiled to Rangoon by the British government.

Correct Answer: B. Darbhanga

Darbhanga is the leading producer of Makhana (fox nuts) in Bihar and the entire country. The district has favorable aquatic conditions for the cultivation of this highly nutritious seed. Bihar produces about 80 percent of the world's total Makhana.

Correct Answer: B. Watt

Watt is the standard unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). One watt is defined as the rate of doing one joule of work per second. It is named after the Scottish inventor James Watt.

Correct Answer: B. 1917

The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was Mahatma Gandhi's first non-violent movement in India. It was launched to support the farmers who were forced to grow indigo by the British. This movement established Gandhi as a major leader in India.

Correct Answer: C. Troposphere

The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere where all weather events occur. It extends about 8 to 15 kilometers high depending on the location. Most of the air mass and water vapor are found in this layer.

Correct Answer: B. Chanakya

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, wrote the ancient Indian book Arthashastra. It is a comprehensive book on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. Chanakya was the prime minister of the first Mauryan king.

Correct Answer: A. Nalanda

Nalanda is historically known as the Land of Knowledge due to its world-famous ancient university. Students and scholars from across Asia came here to study various subjects and scriptures. The ruins of Nalanda are now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Correct Answer: B. Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate is the scientific name for common baking soda used in kitchens. Its chemical formula is NaHCO3. It is primarily used as a leavening agent in baking to make dough rise.

Correct Answer: C. Yellow River

The Yellow River (Huang He) is called the Sorrow of China because of its catastrophic floods. It carries a large amount of yellow silt, which gives the river its characteristic color. It is the second-longest river in the country of China.

Correct Answer: B. W.C. Bonnerjee

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee presided over the first session of the Congress in 1885. The meeting was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay (now Mumbai). A.O. Hume was the retired British officer who helped found the organization.