Bihar Special GK PYQ 89 of 603 · Historical Scenario

By which Act, Bihar became a separate province?

  1. AThe Government of India Act of 1935
  2. BThe Government of India Act of 1919
  3. CThe Indian Councils Act of 1909
  4. DThe Indian Independence Act of 1947
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) The Government of India Act of 1935

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.

This explanation is carried over from question 88 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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