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BPSC 72 PRELIMS GEOGRAPHY OF BIHAR

Q1. Which is the longest river of Bihar?
A. Son
B. Kosi
C. Ganga ✅
D. Gandak
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ganga is the longest and most important river flowing through Bihar.

Q2. Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
A. Son
B. Gandak
C. Kosi ✅
D. Punpun
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Kosi River causes frequent floods due to its shifting course.

Q3. Which river divides Bihar into North and South Bihar?
A. Gandak
B. Son
C. Ganga ✅
D. Kosi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ganga flows west to east and divides Bihar into two parts.

Q4. Which is the highest peak of Bihar?
A. Someshwar Fort Hill ✅
B. Rajgir Hill
C. Pretshila Hill
D. Kaimur Hill
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Someshwar Fort Hill in West Champaran is the highest point of Bihar.

Q5. Which district of Bihar shares an international border with Nepal?
A. Gaya
B. Patna
C. West Champaran ✅
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: West Champaran is one of the Bihar districts bordering Nepal.

Q6. Which is the largest district of Bihar by area?
A. Gaya
B. West Champaran ✅
C. Patna
D. Purnia
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: West Champaran is the largest district of Bihar by area.

Q7. Which is the smallest district of Bihar by area?
A. Sheohar ✅
B. Arwal
C. Sheikhpura
D. Lakhisarai
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Sheohar is the smallest district of Bihar by area.

Q8. Which is the state animal of Bihar?
A. Tiger
B. Gaur
C. Ganga Dolphin ✅
D. Elephant
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ganga Dolphin is the state aquatic animal and an important symbol of Bihar.

Q9. Which national park is located in Bihar?
A. Valmiki National Park ✅
B. Jim Corbett National Park
C. Kaziranga National Park
D. Bandipur National Park
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Valmiki National Park is Bihar's only national park.

Q10. Which district is known for Valmiki Tiger Reserve?
A. Gaya
B. West Champaran ✅
C. Bhagalpur
D. Rohtas
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in West Champaran district.
Q11. Which is the largest tributary of the Ganga in Bihar?
A. Punpun
B. Kosi
C. Gandak ✅
D. Kiul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Gandak is one of the largest tributaries of the Ganga in Bihar.

Q12. Which river originates near Amarkantak?
A. Kosi
B. Son ✅
C. Gandak
D. Bagmati
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Son River originates near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.

Q13. Which river is known for changing its course frequently?
A. Falgu
B. Kosi ✅
C. Punpun
D. Kiul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kosi frequently changes its course, causing severe floods.

Q14. Which district is called the "Silk City of Bihar"?
A. Muzaffarpur
B. Bhagalpur ✅
C. Darbhanga
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bhagalpur is famous for its silk industry.

Q15. Which district is known as the "Litchi City of Bihar"?
A. Muzaffarpur ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Purnia
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Muzaffarpur is famous for its Shahi Litchi.

Q16. Which soil is most widespread in Bihar?
A. Black Soil
B. Red Soil
C. Alluvial Soil ✅
D. Laterite Soil
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Alluvial soil covers most of the plains of Bihar.

Q17. Which district is famous for Makhana production?
A. Nalanda
B. Darbhanga ✅
C. Rohtas
D. Kaimur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Darbhanga and nearby Mithila districts are major Makhana-producing areas.

Q18. Which river flows through Bodh Gaya?
A. Falgu ✅
B. Son
C. Gandak
D. Kosi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Falgu River flows through Bodh Gaya.

Q19. Which district is known for Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Begusarai
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The sanctuary is located along the Ganga near Bhagalpur.

Q20. Which is the southernmost district of Bihar?
A. Gaya ✅
B. Sitamarhi
C. Kishanganj
D. Supaul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Gaya is located in the southern part of Bihar.
Q21. Which district of Bihar receives the highest annual rainfall?
A. Gaya
B. Kishanganj ✅
C. Patna
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Kishanganj receives the highest rainfall in Bihar due to the southwest monsoon.

Q22. Which district is known as the "Gateway of Bihar" from the northeast?
A. Purnia
B. Kishanganj ✅
C. Katihar
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Kishanganj connects Bihar with West Bengal and the Northeast.

Q23. Which river enters Bihar from Nepal near Bhimnagar?
A. Gandak
B. Kosi ✅
C. Son
D. Punpun
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kosi enters Bihar through the Bhimnagar Barrage.

Q24. Which river is called the "Narayani" in Nepal?
A. Gandak ✅
B. Kosi
C. Bagmati
D. Kamla
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Gandak River is known as Narayani in Nepal.

Q25. Which district is famous for the Kaimur Plateau?
A. Kaimur ✅
B. Darbhanga
C. Madhubani
D. Khagaria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kaimur Plateau is located mainly in Kaimur district.

Q26. Which district has the maximum forest cover in Bihar?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. Patna
C. Gopalganj
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: West Champaran has the largest forest area due to the Valmiki Tiger Reserve.

Q27. Which river joins the Ganga near Patna?
A. Son ✅
B. Kosi
C. Gandak
D. Bagmati
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Son River meets the Ganga west of Patna.

Q28. Which is the easternmost district of Bihar?
A. Purnia
B. Kishanganj ✅
C. Katihar
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Kishanganj is the easternmost district of Bihar.

Q29. Which district is famous for the Rajgir Hills?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Rohtas
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajgir Hills are located in Nalanda district.

Q30. Which season brings most of the rainfall to Bihar?
A. Winter
B. Summer
C. Southwest Monsoon ✅
D. Retreating Monsoon
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Bihar receives most of its rainfall from the southwest monsoon (June–September).
Q31. Which district of Bihar shares the longest international border with Nepal?
A. Sitamarhi
B. West Champaran ✅
C. Madhubani
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: West Champaran has the longest border with Nepal among Bihar's districts.

Q32. Which river is known as the lifeline of South Bihar?
A. Kosi
B. Son ✅
C. Gandak
D. Bagmati
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Son River is the major river of South Bihar.

Q33. Which river forms the southern boundary of Patna district?
A. Ganga
B. Punpun ✅
C. Kosi
D. Gandak
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Punpun River flows along the southern side of Patna.

Q34. Which district is famous for Katarni Rice (Katarni Chawal)?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Rohtas
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Katarni Rice is a famous aromatic rice variety mainly grown in Bhagalpur and Banka.

Q35. Which district is known for Shahi Litchi with GI Tag?
A. Muzaffarpur ✅
B. Darbhanga
C. Vaishali
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Muzaffarpur Shahi Litchi has received the GI tag.

Q36. Which is the main source of irrigation in Bihar?
A. Tanks
B. Canals
C. Tube Wells ✅
D. Lakes
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Tube wells are the primary source of irrigation in Bihar.

Q37. Which district is famous for Mica deposits in Bihar?
A. Nawada ✅
B. Patna
C. Siwan
D. Saran
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Nawada is known for mica deposits.

Q38. Which district is famous for Pyrite deposits?
A. Rohtas
B. Amjhore (Rohtas) ✅
C. Gaya
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Amjhore in Rohtas district is known for pyrite deposits.

Q39. Which is the main crop of Bihar?
A. Cotton
B. Rice ✅
C. Tea
D. Coffee
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Rice is the principal food crop of Bihar.

Q40. Which district is known as the "Rice Bowl of Bihar"?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Patna
C. Nalanda
D. Sheohar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rohtas is one of the leading rice-producing districts of Bihar.
Q41. Which district of Bihar is famous for fox nut (Makhana) production?
A. Darbhanga ✅
B. Gaya
C. Rohtas
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Darbhanga is a major producer of Makhana in Bihar.

Q42. Which river joins the Ganga near Hajipur?
A. Kosi
B. Gandak ✅
C. Son
D. Punpun
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Gandak River meets the Ganga near Hajipur.

Q43. Which district is famous for the Karkat Waterfall?
A. Kaimur ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Patna
D. Sitamarhi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Karkat Waterfall is located in Kaimur district.

Q44. Which is the coldest month in Bihar?
A. November
B. December
C. January ✅
D. February
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: January is generally the coldest month in Bihar.

Q45. Which is the hottest month in Bihar?
A. April
B. May ✅
C. June
D. July
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: May usually records the highest temperatures in Bihar.

Q46. Which district is famous for Sone Canal irrigation?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Kishanganj
C. Madhubani
D. Katihar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Sone Canal system irrigates large parts of Rohtas and nearby districts.

Q47. Which district is known for the Telhar (Telhara) archaeological site?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Bhagalpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Telhara, an ancient Buddhist learning centre, is in Nalanda district.

Q48. Which district has the highest population in Bihar?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Muzaffarpur
D. East Champaran
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, Patna is the most populous district of Bihar.

Q49. Which district has the lowest population in Bihar?
A. Sheohar ✅
B. Arwal
C. Sheikhpura
D. Lakhisarai
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Sheohar has the lowest population among Bihar's districts (2011 Census).

Q50. Which district is known as the "Gateway to Mithila"?
A. Darbhanga ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Darbhanga is regarded as the cultural capital and gateway of the Mithila region.
Q51. Which district of Bihar is known as the "City of Knowledge"?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Bhagalpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Nalanda is renowned for the ancient Nalanda University.

Q52. Which district is famous for Madhubani Painting?
A. Madhubani ✅
B. Darbhanga
C. Sitamarhi
D. Supaul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Madhubani district is the birthplace of the famous Mithila painting.

Q53. Which district is known as the "Granary of Bihar"?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rohtas is one of the leading food grain-producing districts of Bihar.

Q54. Which river flows through Muzaffarpur district?
A. Gandak
B. Burhi Gandak ✅
C. Son
D. Falgu
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Burhi Gandak flows through Muzaffarpur.

Q55. Which river originates in Nepal and enters Bihar near Jainagar?
A. Kamla Balan ✅
B. Son
C. Punpun
D. Kiul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kamla Balan River enters Bihar from Nepal near Jainagar.

Q56. Which district is famous for Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Munger ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Munger district.

Q57. Which district is famous for Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary?
A. Begusarai ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Vaishali
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kanwar Lake (Kabartal) in Begusarai is an important wetland and bird sanctuary.

Q58. Which is the largest freshwater oxbow lake in Asia, located in Bihar?
A. Kanwar Lake ✅
B. Anupam Lake
C. Rajgir Lake
D. Simri Lake
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kanwar Lake (Kabartal) is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake.

Q59. Which district is known for Vikramshila University?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Patna
C. Nalanda
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Vikramshila University was located in present-day Bhagalpur district.

Q60. Which district is famous for the Ajgaibinath Temple?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Muzaffarpur
C. Patna
D. Darbhanga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Ajgaibinath Temple is situated at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur district.
Q61. Which district of Bihar is known for the Sone Barrage (Indrapuri Barrage)?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Patna
C. Nalanda
D. Begusarai
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Indrapuri Barrage is built across the Son River in Rohtas district.

Q62. Which district is famous for the Kakolat Waterfall?
A. Nawada ✅
B. Gaya
C. Kaimur
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kakolat Waterfall is located in Nawada district.

Q63. Which district is known for Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak)?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Griddhakuta Hill is located at Rajgir in Nalanda district.

Q64. Which district is famous for the Punpun River?
A. Patna ✅
B. Araria
C. Purnia
D. Kishanganj
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Punpun River flows through Patna district before joining the Ganga.

Q65. Which district has the highest forest area in Bihar?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. Gaya
C. Kaimur
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: West Champaran contains the largest forest area, including Valmiki Tiger Reserve.

Q66. Which district is known for Bhimbandh Hot Springs?
A. Munger ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Rohtas
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhimbandh Hot Springs are located in Munger district.

Q67. Which river forms part of the Bihar–Uttar Pradesh boundary?
A. Son
B. Gandak
C. Karmanasa ✅
D. Bagmati
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Karmanasa River forms part of the Bihar–Uttar Pradesh border.

Q68. Which district is famous for Janki Temple at Punaura Dham?
A. Sitamarhi ✅
B. Madhubani
C. Darbhanga
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Punaura Dham, associated with Goddess Sita, is in Sitamarhi.

Q69. Which district is known for Bihar's only National Park?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. Kaimur
C. Rohtas
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Valmiki National Park is located in West Champaran.

Q70. Which river joins the Ganga near Bhagalpur?
A. Kosi ✅
B. Son
C. Punpun
D. Kiul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kosi River joins the Ganga in the Bhagalpur–Katihar region.
Q71. Which district of Bihar is known for the Valmiki Tiger Reserve?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. East Champaran
C. Kaimur
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in West Champaran.

Q72. Which district is known for the archaeological site of Lauriya Nandangarh?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Lauriya Nandangarh, famous for Ashokan remains, is in West Champaran.

Q73. Which river enters Bihar from Nepal near Valmikinagar?
A. Gandak ✅
B. Kosi
C. Bagmati
D. Kamla
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Gandak River enters Bihar at Valmikinagar.

Q74. Which district is known for the Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Gaya ✅
B. Patna
C. Purnia
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary extends through Gaya and Nawada districts.

Q75. Which district is famous for Dungeshwari Hills?
A. Gaya ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Rohtas
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Dungeshwari Hills are located near Bodh Gaya in Gaya district.

Q76. Which district is known for the Phulwari Sharif region?
A. Patna ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Vaishali
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Phulwari Sharif is situated in Patna district.

Q77. Which district is famous for the Simultala Hill Station?
A. Jamui ✅
B. Gaya
C. Rohtas
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Simultala, known as the "Mini Kashmir of Bihar," is in Jamui district.

Q78. Which district is known for Bihar's highest literacy rate? (2011 Census)
A. Patna
B. Rohtas ✅
C. Nalanda
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Rohtas had the highest literacy rate among Bihar's districts in the 2011 Census.

Q79. Which district has the lowest literacy rate in Bihar? (2011 Census)
A. Kishanganj
B. Purnia ✅
C. Araria
D. Katihar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Purnia recorded the lowest literacy rate in the 2011 Census.

Q80. Which district is known for the Sita Kund Hot Spring?
A. Munger ✅
B. Gaya
C. Nalanda
D. Kaimur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Sita Kund Hot Spring is located in Munger district.
Q81. Which district of Bihar is famous for the Kabar Tal Wetland?
A. Begusarai ✅
B. Khagaria
C. Samastipur
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kabar Tal (Kanwar Lake) is located in Begusarai district.

Q82. Which district is known for the Panchet Hill region in Bihar?
A. Jamui ✅
B. Gopalganj
C. Sitamarhi
D. Siwan
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Panchet Hill region lies in the southeastern part of Bihar near Jamui.

Q83. Which river is the largest northern tributary of the Ganga in Bihar?
A. Gandak
B. Kosi ✅
C. Bagmati
D. Kamla
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Kosi is the largest northern tributary of the Ganga in Bihar.

Q84. Which district is known for the Son Valley?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Madhubani
C. Supaul
D. Darbhanga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Son Valley extends through Rohtas district.

Q85. Which district is famous for Pirpainti Hills?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Pirpainti Hills are located in Bhagalpur district.

Q86. Which district is known for the Chanan River?
A. Lakhisarai ✅
B. Siwan
C. Saran
D. Gopalganj
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Chanan River flows through Lakhisarai district.

Q87. Which district is famous for the Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Bhojpur
D. Kaimur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in West Champaran.

Q88. Which district is known for the Kiul River?
A. Lakhisarai ✅
B. Patna
C. Araria
D. Kishanganj
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kiul River flows through Lakhisarai district.

Q89. Which district is famous for the Rajgir Wildlife Safari?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Rohtas
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Rajgir Wildlife Safari is located in Nalanda district.

Q90. Which district is known for the Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Munger
C. Begusarai
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is situated in Bhagalpur district.
Q91. Which district of Bihar is known for the Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Munger ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Patna
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Munger district.

Q92. Which river is the largest southern tributary of the Ganga in Bihar?
A. Son ✅
B. Punpun
C. Falgu
D. Kiul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Son is the largest southern tributary of the Ganga in Bihar.

Q93. Which district is famous for the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Kaimur ✅
B. Patna
C. Darbhanga
D. Khagaria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Kaimur district.

Q94. Which district is known for the Durgawati Reservoir?
A. Kaimur ✅
B. Purnia
C. Katihar
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Durgawati Reservoir is located in Kaimur district.

Q95. Which district is famous for the Deo Sun Temple?
A. Aurangabad ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Deo Sun Temple is located in Aurangabad district.

Q96. Which district is known for the Barabar Hills?
A. Jehanabad ✅
B. Sitamarhi
C. Siwan
D. Madhepura
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Barabar Hills are primarily located in Jehanabad district.

Q97. Which district is famous for the Son Bhandar Caves?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Son Bhandar Caves are located at Rajgir in Nalanda district.

Q98. Which district is known for the Karkatgarh Waterfall?
A. Kaimur ✅
B. Munger
C. Nawada
D. Banka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Karkatgarh Waterfall is situated in Kaimur district.

Q99. Which district is famous for Mandar Hill?
A. Banka ✅
B. Bhagalpur
C. Munger
D. Jamui
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Mandar Hill is located in Banka district.

Q100. Which district is known for Bihar's only National Park?
A. West Champaran ✅
B. Kaimur
C. Munger
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Valmiki National Park, Bihar's only national park, is located in West Champaran.
Q101. Which river forms the Bihar–Jharkhand boundary at several places?
A. Son ✅
B. Gandak
C. Bagmati
D. Kosi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Son River forms part of the Bihar–Jharkhand boundary.

Q102. Which district is famous for Chhath Puja at Gandhi Ghat?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Bhagalpur
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Gandhi Ghat on the Ganga in Patna is a major Chhath Puja site.

Q103. Which district is known for the Punpun River pilgrimage?
A. Patna
B. Gaya ✅
C. Rohtas
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Punpun River near Gaya is associated with Hindu pilgrimage rituals.

Q104. Which district is famous for Tilaiya Dam in the Bihar–Jharkhand region?
A. Gaya ✅
B. Saran
C. Supaul
D. Sitamarhi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Tilaiya Dam is located in Jharkhand near the Bihar border and is commonly associated with the Gaya region.

Q105. Which district is known for the Falgu River?
A. Gaya ✅
B. Patna
C. Darbhanga
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Falgu River flows through Gaya.

Q106. Which district is famous for the Thai Monastery at Bodh Gaya?
A. Gaya ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Patna
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bodh Gaya in Gaya district has several international Buddhist monasteries.

Q107. Which district is known for the Bihar Museum?
A. Patna ✅
B. Bhagalpur
C. Nalanda
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar Museum is located in Patna.

Q108. Which district is famous for Golghar?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Nalanda
D. Rohtas
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Golghar is a historic granary in Patna.

Q109. Which district is known for the Mahatma Gandhi Setu?
A. Patna ✅
B. Kaimur
C. Banka
D. Jamui
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi Setu connects Patna with Hajipur across the Ganga.

Q110. Which district is known as the capital city of Bihar?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Bhagalpur
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Patna is the capital and largest city of Bihar.
Q111. Which district of Bihar is known for Kesaria Stupa?
A. East Champaran ✅
B. West Champaran
C. Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kesaria Stupa, one of the world's tallest Buddhist stupas, is in East Champaran.

Q112. Which district is famous for the Ashokan Pillar at Lauriya Areraj?
A. East Champaran ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Lauriya Areraj in East Champaran has an Ashokan Pillar.

Q113. Which district is known for the Har Mandir Sahib (Takht Sri Patna Sahib)?
A. Patna ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Gaya
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Takht Sri Patna Sahib is located in Patna.

Q114. Which district is famous for Sonepur Cattle Fair?
A. Saran ✅
B. Vaishali
C. Patna
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Sonepur Fair is held at Sonepur in Saran district.

Q115. Which two rivers meet at Sonepur?
A. Ganga and Son
B. Ganga and Gandak ✅
C. Ganga and Kosi
D. Son and Punpun
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Sonepur is situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Gandak rivers.

Q116. Which district is famous for the archaeological site of Kumhrar?
A. Patna ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Gaya
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kumhrar preserves the remains of ancient Pataliputra.

Q117. Which district is known for Agam Kuan?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Nalanda
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Agam Kuan, traditionally linked to Ashoka, is located in Patna.

Q118. Which district is famous for Jalmandir (Pawapuri)?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Nawada
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Pawapuri Jalmandir is in Nalanda district.

Q119. Which district is known for the tomb of Sher Shah Suri?
A. Rohtas
B. Sasaram (Rohtas) ✅
C. Buxar
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Sher Shah Suri's mausoleum is located at Sasaram in Rohtas district.

Q120. Which district is famous for Rohtas Fort?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Kaimur
C. Aurangabad
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rohtas Fort is situated in Rohtas district and is a UNESCO World Heritage tentative site.
Q111. Which district of Bihar is known for Kesaria Stupa?
A. East Champaran ✅
B. West Champaran
C. Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kesaria Stupa, one of the world's tallest Buddhist stupas, is in East Champaran.

Q112. Which district is famous for the Ashokan Pillar at Lauriya Areraj?
A. East Champaran ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Lauriya Areraj in East Champaran has an Ashokan Pillar.

Q113. Which district is known for the Har Mandir Sahib (Takht Sri Patna Sahib)?
A. Patna ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Gaya
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Takht Sri Patna Sahib is located in Patna.

Q114. Which district is famous for Sonepur Cattle Fair?
A. Saran ✅
B. Vaishali
C. Patna
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Sonepur Fair is held at Sonepur in Saran district.

Q115. Which two rivers meet at Sonepur?
A. Ganga and Son
B. Ganga and Gandak ✅
C. Ganga and Kosi
D. Son and Punpun
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Sonepur is situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Gandak rivers.

Q116. Which district is famous for the archaeological site of Kumhrar?
A. Patna ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Gaya
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kumhrar preserves the remains of ancient Pataliputra.

Q117. Which district is known for Agam Kuan?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Nalanda
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Agam Kuan, traditionally linked to Ashoka, is located in Patna.

Q118. Which district is famous for Jalmandir (Pawapuri)?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Nawada
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Pawapuri Jalmandir is in Nalanda district.

Q119. Which district is known for the tomb of Sher Shah Suri?
A. Rohtas
B. Sasaram (Rohtas) ✅
C. Buxar
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Sher Shah Suri's mausoleum is located at Sasaram in Rohtas district.

Q120. Which district is famous for Rohtas Fort?
A. Rohtas ✅
B. Kaimur
C. Aurangabad
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rohtas Fort is situated in Rohtas district and is a UNESCO World Heritage tentative site.
Q121. Which district of Bihar is known for Vikramshila University?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Patna
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Vikramshila University was established by the Pala ruler Dharmapala in present-day Bhagalpur district.

Q122. Which district is famous for Sultanganj?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Munger
C. Banka
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Sultanganj, from where Kanwariyas collect Ganga water, is in Bhagalpur.

Q123. Which district is known for Mandar Hill?
A. Banka ✅
B. Bhagalpur
C. Jamui
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Mandar Hill, associated with the Samudra Manthan legend, is located in Banka.

Q124. Which district is famous for Kharagpur Hills?
A. Munger ✅
B. Gaya
C. Nalanda
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kharagpur Hills are located in Munger district.

Q125. Which district is known for Bihar's largest railway junction?
A. Patna
B. Katihar ✅
C. Gaya
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Katihar Junction is one of the largest railway junctions in eastern India.

Q126. Which district is known as the "Gateway to North-East India" by rail from Bihar?
A. Katihar ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Darbhanga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Katihar is a major railway gateway connecting Bihar with the North-East.

Q127. Which district is famous for Kosi Mahasetu?
A. Supaul ✅
B. Patna
C. Bhojpur
D. Gopalganj
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kosi Mahasetu connects Supaul and Madhubani across the Kosi River.

Q128. Which district is known for Bhupatipur Bird Sanctuary?
A. Begusarai ✅
B. Siwan
C. Buxar
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhupatipur Bird Sanctuary is located in Begusarai district.

Q129. Which district is famous for Nagi-Nakti Bird Sanctuary?
A. Jamui ✅
B. Munger
C. Gaya
D. Kaimur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries are located in Jamui district.

Q130. Which district is known for the Ugratara Temple?
A. Saharsa ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Rohtas
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Ugratara Temple is an important religious site in Saharsa district.
Q131. Which district of Bihar is known for the Janki Temple at Punaura Dham?
A. Sitamarhi ✅
B. Madhubani
C. Darbhanga
D. Supaul
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Punaura Dham, believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita, is in Sitamarhi.

Q132. Which district is famous for Ahilya Asthan?
A. Darbhanga ✅
B. Muzaffarpur
C. Patna
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Ahilya Asthan is located in Darbhanga district.

Q133. Which district is known for Kapileshwar Sthan?
A. Madhubani ✅
B. Sitamarhi
C. Samastipur
D. Begusarai
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kapileshwar Sthan is a famous Shiva temple in Madhubani district.

Q134. Which district is famous for Vidyapati Dham?
A. Samastipur ✅
B. Darbhanga
C. Patna
D. Bhagalpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Vidyapati Dham is located in Samastipur district.

Q135. Which district is known for the Kanwar Lake (Kabartal) Ramsar Site?
A. Begusarai ✅
B. Khagaria
C. Vaishali
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Kanwar Lake in Begusarai is a Ramsar Wetland Site.

Q136. Which district is famous for Budhi Gandak River?
A. Muzaffarpur ✅
B. Gaya
C. Rohtas
D. Aurangabad
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Budhi Gandak flows through Muzaffarpur district.

Q137. Which district is known for the Chhinnamasta Temple?
A. Katihar ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Araria
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Chhinnamasta Temple is located in Katihar district.

Q138. Which district is famous for Bhimnagar Barrage?
A. Supaul ✅
B. Saharsa
C. Madhepura
D. Purnia
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhimnagar Barrage is built on the Kosi River in Supaul district.

Q139. Which district is known for the Kosi River embankment project?
A. Supaul ✅
B. Siwan
C. Buxar
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Major flood-control embankments on the Kosi are located in Supaul.

Q140. Which district is famous for Bihar's first glass bridge at Rajgir?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Munger
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar's first glass bridge is located at Rajgir in Nalanda district.
Q141. Which district of Bihar is known for the Kosi Mega Bridge?
A. Supaul ✅
B. Patna
C. Gaya
D. Bhojpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kosi Mahasetu (Mega Bridge) is located in Supaul district.

Q142. Which district is famous for Mata Mundeshwari Temple?
A. Kaimur ✅
B. Rohtas
C. Gaya
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Mundeshwari Temple is situated on the Kaimur Hills in Kaimur district.

Q143. Which district is known for the Telhar Archaeological Site?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Gaya
C. Patna
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Telhara, an ancient Buddhist site, is located in Nalanda district.

Q144. Which district is famous for Bhagalpur Silk?
A. Bhagalpur ✅
B. Munger
C. Banka
D. Katihar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhagalpur is internationally known for its silk industry.

Q145. Which district is known for Bihar's first Dolphin Research Centre?
A. Patna ✅
B. Bhagalpur
C. Gaya
D. Muzaffarpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar's first Dolphin Research Centre was established in Patna.

Q146. Which district is famous for the Rajendra Setu?
A. Begusarai ✅
B. Patna
C. Bhojpur
D. Saran
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajendra Setu connects Begusarai and Munger across the Ganga.

Q147. Which district is known for the Munger Ganga Bridge?
A. Munger ✅
B. Patna
C. Bhagalpur
D. Buxar
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Munger Rail-cum-Road Bridge is located in Munger district.

Q148. Which district is famous for Bihar School of Yoga?
A. Munger ✅
B. Nalanda
C. Gaya
D. Patna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar School of Yoga was founded in Munger.

Q149. Which district is known for Simaria Ghat?
A. Begusarai ✅
B. Patna
C. Bhagalpur
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Simaria Ghat is a famous pilgrimage site in Begusarai district.

Q150. Which district is known as the administrative capital of Bihar?
A. Patna ✅
B. Gaya
C. Muzaffarpur
D. Bhagalpur
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Patna is the capital and administrative headquarters of Bihar.

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