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
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Correct answer: (c) On 22 March to mark separation from the Bengal Presidency
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.
This explanation is carried over from question 5 of this topic, which the book cross-references.