Bihar is an Indian state near Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal . We have brought here more than 50 Bihar gk questions and other general knowledge about the famous state Bihar.
Bihar – a state in eastern India
Bihar is a state in eastern India which has border with the Country “Nepal” .Bihar has border with other Indian state – Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
Here are some of the general knowledge questions and concepts about the famous state of India – Bihar.
Important Information about Bihar
| Name of State | Bihar |
| Capital | Patna |
| Chief Minister | Nitish Kumar |
| Governor | Phagu Chauchan ( Since 2019) |
| Total Districts | 38 |
| Largest City | Gaya ( 4,976 gm2) |
| Area | 94163 km2 |
| National Parks and Sanctuaries | 13 |
| State Animal | Gaur |
| State Bird | House Sparrow |
| Vehicle Registration Code | BR |
Important Dance in Bihar
- Bhakuli Banka ( folk dance )
- Kiratniya Dance ( folk dance )
- Domkach ( folk dance )
- Videshiya (folk dance )
- Sama-Chakeva (folk dance )
- Jijhiya Dance
- Khladin Dance
- Kariya Jhoomar Dance
- Dhobia Dance
- Panwadiya Dance
- Vidyapati Dance
- Jogida Dance
- Launda Dance
- Panwadiya Dance
Major Fairs in Bihar
- Fair of Muzaffarpur
- Mandara Mela
- Sinheswar Fair
- Janaki Navami Fair
- Vaishali Fair
- Saurath Fair
- Pirupaksha Fair
- Sourath Fair , etc
Major Temple in Bihar
- Birla Mandir , Patna
- Gurudwara Handi Sahab , Danapur
- Ahiruli , Buxar
- Sheetla Matas
- Maner Sharif
- Ramjanaki Temple , Sitamarhi
- Rajgir , Nalanda
- Gupt Dham , Rohtas
- Mandargiri, Bhaglpur
Major River of Bihar
- Phalgu River
- Gandak River
- Ghagra River
- Punpun River
- Kamla River
- Bagmati River
- Mahananda River
- Ganga River
- Kosi River
- Son River
- Ajeya River
Major Waterfall in Bihar
- Kankolat , nawada
- Durgavati, Kaimur
- Water fall on Karmnasha River , Buxar
Major Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park in Bihar
- Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve
- Valmiki National Park
- Kanwar lake National Sanctuary
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary
Major Airports in Bihar
- Raxaul Airport – Raxaul
- Muzaffarpur Airport, Muzaffarpur
- Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport , Patna
- Gaya International Airport , Gaya
Bihar GK Questions
Q1. What is the Capital of Bihar ?
Answer : Patna
Q2. Who is the present Chief Minister of Bihar ?
Answer : Nitish Kumar
Q3. Which day is celebrated as Bihar Diwas ?
Answer : 22nd March
Q4. King Ajatashatru Belongs to which Dynasty ?
Answer : Haryanka Dynasty
Q5. Who was the first chief Minister of Bihar ?
Answer : Krishna Singh
Q6. What is the total number of districts in Bihar ?
Answer : 38
Q7. Who was the first governor of Bihar after Independence ?
Answer : Jairamdas Daulatram
Q8. Name the state flower of Bihar ?
Answer : Marigold
Q9. What is the total number of Parliamentary Constituency in Bihar ?
Answer : 40
Q10. Nalanda University was re-established in which year ?
Answer : 2014
Q11. Name the Largest District of Bihar ?
Answer : West Champaran
Q12. The Barabar Caves are situated in which district of Bihar ?
Answer : Gaya Districts
Q13. When Patna University was established ?
Answer : 1917
Q14. The famous Bihar Movement was started in which year ?
Answer : 1974
Q15. Name the state animal of Bihar ?
Answer : Gaur
Q16. Mahabodhi Temple is situated in which city ?
Answer : Bodh Gaya
Q17. The battle of Buxar was fought in which year?
Answer : 1764
Q18. Name the first thermal power plant in Bihar ?
Answer : Barauni Thermal Power Station
Q19. Dalmianagar of Bihar famous for _____ ?
Answer : Cement
Q20. Name the first Hindi Newspaper published from Bihar ?
Answer : Biharbandu
Q21. Which city of Bihar is known as the “Medical City of Bihar “ ?
Answer : Darbhanga
Q22. What is the total length of Highways in Bihar ?
Answer : 5,358 km
Q23. Name the Official State language of Bihar ?
Answer : Hindi
Q24. Which is the Second State Language of Bihar ?
Answer : Urdu
Q25. Name the state bird of Bihar ?
Answer : Sparrow
Q26. Which is the state festival of Bihar ?
Answer : Chhath Pooja
Q27. What is the total area of Bihar ?
Answer : 94163 km2
Q28. Who is the current Advocate General of Bihar ?
Answer : Lalit Kishore
Q29. Name the smallest district of Bihar (in terms of area) ?
Answer : Shivhar
Q30. Name the Most populated district of Bihar ?
Answer : Patna
Q31. Who was the first Vice chancellor of Patna University ?
Answer : J. G. Jennings
Q32. Who is also known as Bihar Vibhuti ?
Answer : Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Q33. Who is known as Bihar Kesari ?
Answer : Krishna Singh
Q34. Who was the president of Gaya Session of the Indian National Congress held in 1922 ?
Answer : Chittaranjan Das
Q35. Which city was the center of Wahhabi Movement in 1830s ?
Answer : Patna
Q36. Name the first film produced in Bihar ?
Answer : Punarmilan
Q37. Name the first everfilm released in “Maithili ” Language ?
Answer : Kanyadan
Q38. Surya-Kund is located in which city of Bihar ?
Answer : Rajgir
Q39. Sita Kund is situated in which city of Bihar ?
Answer : Munger
Q40. Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is situated in which city of Bihar ?
Answer : Patna
Q41. Write the founding year of Patna Museum ?
Answer : 1917
Q42. When Gaya Museum was established in Bihar ?
Answer : 1970
Q43. Nagi Dam is present on which river ?
Answer : Nagi River
Q44. Gaumukh Kund is located in which city ?
Answer : Munger
Q45. Durgawati Barrage is present on which river ?
Answer : Durgawati River
Q46. Indrapuri Barrage is built on which river in Bihar ?
Answer : Son River
Q47. Bihar word has originated from word Viharas. What is the meaning of Viharas ?
Answer : Meaning of Viharas is “Resting house of Buddhist Monk”
Q48. Name the 12th largest state in India ?
Answer : Bihar
Q49. Name the major crops of Bihar ?
Answer : Paddy, Wheat, Lentils, Sugarcane, Jute
Q50. How many rivers flows through Bihar ?
Answer : There are a total of 21 major rivers that flows in Bihar