Quick Facts — Set 5
Bihar GK · त्वरित तथ्य · Questions 41–50 of 50
Who was the first Muslim Chief Minister of Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Abdul Ghafoor
Abdul Ghafoor was the first Muslim Chief Minister of Bihar. He served in this position in the 1970s. Mohammad Yunus was the first Prime Minister (Premier) of Bihar in 1937, but Ghafoor holds the CM title in independent India context.
Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Rabri Devi
Rabri Devi was the first woman Chief Minister of Bihar. She assumed office in 1997. She served multiple terms and remains a significant figure in state politics.
How many seats does Bihar have in the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. 40
Bihar has 40 seats in the Lok Sabha. This makes it one of the states with a high representation in the lower house of India's Parliament. The number of seats reflects the state's large population.
How many seats are allotted to Bihar in the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: D. 16
Bihar is allotted 16 seats in the Rajya Sabha. Members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assembly. This representation allows the state to have a voice in the upper house of Parliament.
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 seats. Before the bifurcation of Jharkhand, the number was 324. Members are directly elected by the people of the state.
How many seats are there in the Bihar Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?
Correct Answer: C. 75
The Bihar Legislative Council has 75 seats. Bihar is one of the few states in India that has a bicameral legislature (two houses). This upper house includes members elected by teachers, graduates, and MLAs.
Which major river divides Bihar into two unequal halves?
Correct Answer: B. Ganga
The river Ganga divides Bihar into two unequal halves, North Bihar and South Bihar. It flows from west to east through the middle of the state. The river is the lifeline of the state's agriculture and economy.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
Correct Answer: D. Kosi
The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'. It earns this name due to its frequent and devastating course changes and floods. It originates in the Himalayas and causes significant damage in North Bihar.
The name 'Bihar' is derived from which word?
Correct Answer: A. Vihara
The name 'Bihar' is a corrupted form of the word 'Vihara'. Vihara refers to a Buddhist monastery or abode of monks. The region was anciently filled with such monasteries, giving it the name.
What is the State Fish of Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Mangur
The Mangur (Walking Catfish) was declared the State Fish of Bihar in 2008. It is a freshwater fish capable of surviving in oxygen-depleted waters. This symbol represents the state's rich aquatic biodiversity.