Bihar Special GK PYQ 585 of 603 · Miscellaneous

What is the significance of ‘Bihar Day’, which is celebrated every year on 22 March?

  1. AOn this day, the State Reorganisation Commission created Bihar
  2. BOn this day in 1873 CE, Bihar was taken out of the United Provinces
  3. CTo commemorate the separation of Bihar from the Bengal Presidency in 1912
  4. DTo celebrate the naming of Bihar by Muslim rulers in the 12th century
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) To commemorate the separation of Bihar from the Bengal Presidency in 1912

Explanation

Bihar Day is celebrated every year on 22 March. It may be noted that on 22 March 1912, the announcement was made to separate the Bihar and Odisha Division from the Bengal Presidency. However, this came into effect on 1 April 1912.

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