Bihar lies in the Gangetic plain of eastern India and was a centre of ancient learning at Nalanda and Vikramshila. Patna, on the Ganga, is the capital, and the state has strong Maurya and Gupta historical associations.
Bihar GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Patna |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 26 January 1950 (Bihar province; Jharkhand separated on 15 November 2000) |
| Official language(s) | Hindi (Urdu as second official language) |
| Public Service Commission | BPSC |
| Flagship exam | BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
Focus your revision on: Magadha and ancient Indian history · Buddhist and Jain heritage sites · Ganga basin agriculture · BPSC CCE structure · Post-2000 boundary with Jharkhand.
Bihar GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Bihar?
Answer: Patna - Which ancient university ruins are located in Bihar?
Answer: Nalanda - Which river flows through Patna?
Answer: Ganga (Ganges) - Which empire had its heartland in ancient Magadha (modern Bihar)?
Answer: Maurya Empire - Which Public Service Commission conducts Bihar Civil Services exams?
Answer: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) - Which state was carved out of Bihar in 2000?
Answer: Jharkhand - Which town in Bihar is associated with the birth of Guru Gobind Singh?
Answer: Patna Sahib (Patna) - Which language is the official language of Bihar?
Answer: Hindi - Which town in Bihar marks the place of Buddha enlightenment?
Answer: Bodh Gaya - Which ancient stone pillar with Mauryan inscriptions stands at Vaishali in Bihar?
Answer: Ashoka Pillar at Vaishali
How to prepare for BPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Bihar GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for BPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Bihar GK?
Magadha and ancient Indian history; Buddhist and Jain heritage sites; Ganga basin agriculture; BPSC CCE structure; Post-2000 boundary with Jharkhand.