Bihar Basics — Set 2
Bihar GK · बिहार मूल बातें · Questions 11–20 of 40
How many Lok Sabha seats in Bihar are reserved for Scheduled Castes?
Correct Answer: C. 6
There are 6 Lok Sabha seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in Bihar. Examples of such constituencies include Hajipur and Gaya. There are no seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in Bihar's Lok Sabha allocation.
How many Community Development Blocks are there in Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. 534
There are 534 Community Development Blocks in Bihar. Blocks are the primary administrative units for rural development. Each block is headed by a Block Development Officer (BDO).
What is the total number of Sub-divisions (Anumandal) in Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. 101
Bihar is divided into 101 administrative sub-divisions. A sub-division is an administrative cluster of blocks within a district. It is headed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Officer.
Which is the highest peak in Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Someshwar Fort
Someshwar Fort is the highest peak in Bihar. It is located in the West Champaran district within the Himalayan range. The height is approximately 880 meters above sea level.
What was the percentage of urban population in Bihar as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. 11.3%
The urban population of Bihar was 11.3% according to the 2011 Census. This implies that 88.7% of the population lived in rural areas. Bihar is one of the least urbanized states in India.
Which is the largest district of Bihar in terms of area?
Correct Answer: D. West Champaran
West Champaran is the largest district of Bihar by area. It covers approximately 5,228 square kilometers. The district headquarters is located in Bettiah.
Which is the smallest district of Bihar in terms of area?
Correct Answer: A. Sheohar
Sheohar is the smallest district in Bihar by area. It was carved out of the Sitamarhi district. Due to its small size, it has a very high population density.
Which district has the highest population density in Bihar (Census 2011)?
Correct Answer: B. Sheohar
Sheohar has the highest population density in Bihar with 1,880 persons per sq km. Patna follows closely but Sheohar ranks first due to its tiny area. The state average density is 1,106 per sq km.
Which is the least populous district in Bihar (Census 2011)?
Correct Answer: C. Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura is the least populous district in Bihar according to the 2011 Census. Its population is approximately 6.3 lakhs. It is a small district located in the Munger division.
According to the Köppen classification, what implies the climate of North Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Cwa
The climate of North Bihar falls under the Cwa category in Köppen's classification. This indicates a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. It features hot summers and dry winters.