Districts & Divisions — Set 1
Bihar GK · जिले और प्रमंडल · Questions 1–10 of 40
Which administrative division of Bihar has its headquarters in Muzaffarpur?
Correct Answer: C. Tirhut
Muzaffarpur is the headquarters of the Tirhut division. This division is located in the northern part of the state. It includes districts like Sitamarhi and Vaishali.
Which is the smallest district of Bihar in terms of geographical area?
Correct Answer: A. Sheohar
Sheohar is the smallest district in Bihar in terms of geographical area. It was carved out of the Sitamarhi district. Sheikhpura is the least populous, not the smallest in area.
Which of the following districts shares a border with West Bengal?
Correct Answer: B. Kishanganj
Kishanganj shares its eastern border with West Bengal. It is the easternmost district of Bihar. Banka and Jamui border Jharkhand.
How many districts are included in the Bhagalpur Division?
Correct Answer: D. 2
The Bhagalpur division consists of exactly two districts. These districts are Bhagalpur and Banka. It is the smallest division in terms of the number of districts.
Which district is a part of the Saran Division?
Correct Answer: A. Siwan
Siwan is one of the three districts in the Saran division. The other two districts in this division are Saran and Gopalganj. Bhojpur is part of the Patna division.
The administrative headquarters of the Kosi Division is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Saharsa
The administrative headquarters of the Kosi division is Saharsa. This division comprises Saharsa, Madhepura, and Supaul. It is known for the Kosi river which flows through it.
Which district has the highest population density in Bihar (Census 2011)?
Correct Answer: C. Sheohar
Sheohar has the highest population density among all districts in Bihar. Despite being the smallest in area, it is densely inhabited. Patna follows closely in population density rankings.
Rohtas district falls under which administrative division?
Correct Answer: D. Patna
Rohtas district is administratively part of the Patna division. The headquarters of Rohtas is located in Sasaram. The Patna division includes six districts in total.
Which is the westernmost district of Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Kaimur
Kaimur is the westernmost district of Bihar. It shares a border with the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district headquarters is at Bhabua.
Which of these districts does NOT share a border with Nepal?
Correct Answer: B. Purnia
Purnia district does not share a border with Nepal. It is located to the south of Araria and Kishanganj. Araria, Kishanganj, and Supaul all lie on the international border.