Bihar Basics — Set 1
Bihar GK · बिहार मूल बातें · Questions 1–10 of 40
What is the latitudinal extent of Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. 24°20'10" N to 27°31'15" N
Bihar extends from 24°20'10" to 27°31'15" North latitude. The state is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. This specific latitudinal position places it in a subtropical zone.
What is the longitudinal extent of Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. 83°19'50" E to 88°17'40" E
The state lies between 83°19'50" and 88°17'40" East longitude. It is situated in the Eastern part of India. This longitudinal stretch impacts the local time relative to the standard meridian.
What is the length of Bihar from North to South?
Correct Answer: C. 345 km
The length of Bihar from North to South is 345 km. This distance is shorter than its East-to-West width. The state has a roughly rectangular geographical shape.
What is the width of Bihar from East to West?
Correct Answer: D. 483 km
The width of Bihar from East to West is 483 km. This figure matches the year of Gautama Buddha's Mahaparinirvana (483 BC). It is significantly wider than its North-South length.
What percentage of India's total geographical area does Bihar occupy?
Correct Answer: B. 2.86%
Bihar occupies exactly 2.86% of India's total geographical area. Despite this small area share, it supports a very large population. It ranks 12th among Indian states in terms of area.
How many Indian states share their border with Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. 3
Bihar shares its borders with 3 Indian states. These states are Uttar Pradesh to the west, West Bengal to the east, and Jharkhand to the south. The northern border is international, shared with Nepal.
What is the total number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. 40
Bihar has 40 seats in the Lok Sabha. It is one of the states with a high representation in the Indian Parliament. This allocation is based on the population of the state.
How many members represent Bihar in the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: D. 16
Bihar is represented by 16 members in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. These members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assembly.
What is the total number of seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)?
Correct Answer: A. 243
The Bihar Legislative Assembly consists of 243 members. A party or coalition needs 122 seats to form a majority government. Members are directly elected by the people of the state.
What is the total number of seats in the Bihar Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?
Correct Answer: B. 75
The Bihar Legislative Council has 75 seats. Bihar is one of the few Indian states with a bicameral legislature. Members are elected indirectly through various constituencies like teachers and graduates.