Districts & Divisions — Set 4
Bihar GK · जिले और प्रमंडल · Questions 31–40 of 40
Which district has the lowest population in Bihar (Census 2011)?
Correct Answer: C. Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura is the least populous district in Bihar according to the 2011 Census. It has a smaller population compared to Sheohar, which is the smallest in area. It was carved out of Munger district.
In which district is the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Correct Answer: D. Kaimur
The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kaimur district. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state of Bihar. The district is known for its plateau landscape.
Which district is famous for the production of 'Shahi Litchi'?
Correct Answer: A. Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur district is famous for the production of Shahi Litchi. The climate here is particularly suitable for litchi cultivation. It is often referred to as the "Litchi Kingdom" of India.
Sasaram is the administrative headquarters of which district?
Correct Answer: B. Rohtas
Sasaram is the administrative headquarters of the Rohtas district. It is famous for the tomb of Sher Shah Suri. The district is a part of the Patna division.
How many districts of Bihar share a border with Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. 8
Eight districts of Bihar share a border with the state of Jharkhand. These include Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Banka, Bhagalpur, and Katihar. This southern border was formed after the bifurcation in 2000.
Begusarai district falls under which administrative division?
Correct Answer: D. Munger
Begusarai district is administratively part of the Munger division. The Munger division includes Munger, Begusarai, Khagaria, Jamui, Lakhisarai, and Sheikhpura. Begusarai is known as the "Industrial Capital" of Bihar.
Which district touches the border of both Uttar Pradesh and Nepal?
Correct Answer: A. West Champaran
West Champaran is the only district in Bihar that borders both Nepal and Uttar Pradesh. It is located in the extreme northwest corner of the state. East Champaran borders only Nepal.
Which district shares its borders with both Nepal and West Bengal?
Correct Answer: B. Kishanganj
Kishanganj district shares borders with both Nepal and West Bengal. It acts as a gateway to the North East of India. Katihar borders West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Patna district shares its boundaries with how many other districts?
Correct Answer: C. 9
The district of Patna shares its boundaries with 9 other districts. These include Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Arwal, and Bhojpur. It has the highest number of neighboring districts.
Which division contains the highest number of districts (6 districts)?
Correct Answer: D. Patna
The Patna division contains 6 districts, which is the highest number (tied with Tirhut and Munger). The districts are Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, and Kaimur. Magadh has 5 districts.