Bihar Special GK · Chapter 16 of 16
Miscellaneous: BPSC Prelims PYQs
23 previous-year questions on Miscellaneous, asked 1996–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Which of the following is the state animal of Bihar?
- ABull
- BCow
- CBuffalo
- DHorse
In which year, the Nalanda University was re-established in Bihar?
- A2007
- B2005
- C2008
- D2014
Where is the 'Gullak Bachcha Bank'?
- ADelhi
- BPatna
- CBhopal
- DJaipur
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the tagline of Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation?
- ABright Bihar
- BHum Sabka Bihar
- CBlissful Bihar
- DBihar is the Best
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
What is the significance of ‘Bihar Day’, which is celebrated every year on 22 March?
- AOn this day, the State Reorganisation Commission created Bihar
- BOn this day in 1873 CE, Bihar was taken out of the United Provinces
- CTo commemorate the separation of Bihar from the Bengal Presidency in 1912
- DTo celebrate the naming of Bihar by Muslim rulers in the 12th century
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Bihar Day is celebrated _______.
- AOn 22 March to mark separation from the Calcutta Presidency
- BOn 22 March in memory of separation from the Mughal Presidency
- COn 22 March to mark separation from the Bengal Presidency
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
Under the Digital Bihar programme, which students will receive computer education and training from 2021-22 onwards?
- AAll students of class V
- BAll students of class VI
- CAll students of class VII
- DAll students of class VIII
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Nearly 55 percent of the total population of Bihar survives in absolute poverty because:
- I. Bihar lacks in natural resources, both existing and potential.
- II. Bihar has the fastest total fertility rate in India.
- III. Bihar has very unfavorable agro-climatic conditions.
- IV. Bihar lacks in quality infrastructure and business-friendly environment.
Which of these reasons are correct?
- AI and II
- BII and III
- CII and IV
- DI, III and IV
The 'Operation Prahar' in Bihar is related to
- ACOVID-19 vaccination
- BLiteracy campaign
- CNo smoking
- DLiquor ban
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Cow slaughter was banned by a law in Bihar in which year?
- A1948
- B1949
- C1954
- D1955
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Which of these is true?
- ABihar has been a major producer of coal and mica
- BBihar was separated from Orissa in the year 1911
- CBihar borders Odisha after the formation of the state of Jharkhand
- DBihar has a unicameral legislature
Which of the following items is not registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) of Bihar?
- AJardalu Mango
- BMuga Silk
- CKatni Paddy
- DMagahi Paan
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
From the last few years Buddhist monks in Bihar are agitating to have control over–
- AMahabodhi Temple of Gaya
- BVishnupad Temple of Gaya
- CSun Temple of Deo
- DNone of the above
Where is the lunatic asylum situated in Bihar?
- ADhanbad
- BNalanda
- CPatna
- DRanchi
Rashmi Kumari from Bihar is a/an-
- AInternational cricketer
- BInternational Carrom champion
- CFootball player
- DChess player
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The late actor Kumudlal Ganguly, also known by his stage name Ashok Kumar, was born in which of the following cities of Bihar?
- APatna
- BMunger
- CBhagalpur
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
Which medal did Ritik Anand of Bihar win for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil?
- AGold medal
- BSilver medal
- CBronze Medal
- DPlatinum Medal
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Who is the Brand Ambassador of Khadi in Bihar?
- APawan Singh
- BRajesh Tiwari
- CManoj Tiwari
- DManoj Bajpayee
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
At one time, the Naxalites were limited to only West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh in India. Now they have extended their activities in these states, also.
- AOdisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar
- BBihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
- CMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan
- DJharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Gujarat
Shri Nibaran Chandra Dasgupta belonged to –
- APatna
- BPurulia
- CHajipur
- DMinapur
Manvi Madhu Kashyap recently became Bihar's first transgender
- AHavildar in Bihar Regiment
- BBus Driver in state transport
- CTraffic Police Inspector
- DSub-Inspector of Police
Shreyasi Singh, Member of the Legislative Assembly, who has represented India in shooting in Paris Olympics 2024 was elected from which constituency in Bihar?
- ASugauli
- BGidhaur
- CJamui
- DKesaria
Which community was categorized as Scheduled Caste (SC) by a 2015 Bihar government notification which was quashed in July, 2024 by the Supreme Court, ruling that states cannot make changes to the SC list published under Article 341 of the Constitution?
- ALal Begi
- BTanti-Tantwa
- CPano
- DDabgar
All 16 chapters of Bihar Special GK
- Historical Scenario175 questions · 1991–2025
- Political Scenario43 questions · 1994–2025
- Geographical Scenario46 questions · 1992–2025
- Economic Scenario58 questions · 1997–2025
- Agriculture and Irrigation39 questions · 1995–2025
- Mineral Resource19 questions · 1995–2025
- Population & Urbanisation49 questions · 1992–2025
- Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries10 questions · 2000–2025
- Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls33 questions · 1995–2025
- Art and Culture15 questions · 1995–2024
- Transportation System12 questions · 1999–2018
- Books and Authors14 questions · 2001–2025
- Industries and Factories19 questions · 1994–2024
- Energy Resources8 questions · 1999–2024
- Current Events : Bihar40 questions · 1992–2025
- Miscellaneous23 questions · 1996–2025