When did Bihar become an independent province in India?
- A1897
- B1905
- C1907
- D1912
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (e) None of the above / More than one of the above
Explanation
By a proclamation issued on 22 March, 1912, a new province named “Bihar and Orissa” was formed by separating it from the Bengal Presidency, and it came into effect on 1 April 1912. 22 March is celebrated as Bihar Day. On 1 April, 1936, Bihar and Orissa were separated, and both came into existence as separate provinces. The Bihar Public Service Commission considered option (d) as the correct answer to this question.