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Bihar GK Questions 2026

Static GK is the largest part of General Studies in Bihar exams. The BPSC CCE Prelims asks General Science, the history of India with salient features of the history of Bihar, general geography with the geographical divisions and rivers of Bihar, Indian Polity and Economy with changes in Bihar's economy after independence, and the Indian National Movement with Bihar's part in it. The Mains goes deeper into Modern History, Indian culture, Polity, the Economy, Geography and science and technology. BSSC's General Studies covers India and its neighbours, the Constitution, panchayati raj and the freedom movement, and its General Science part is of matric level. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes, written as short facts and tables so a topic can be revised in one sitting. They cover national GK: Polity, Ancient, Medieval and Modern History, Indian and world Geography, the Economy and General Science. GK24 does not have a separate Bihar GK section. As guidance, pair these notes with state sources, such as the Bihar Economic Survey and Bihar Board textbooks, for Bihar's history, geography, rivers and economy. Read a topic here, then solve its quiz and previous-year questions to check what stayed in memory.

Bihar GK Questions with Answers

Q1.State NewsMedium

Which department of the Bihar Government is the nodal department for implementing the desilting agreement?

  1. A.Water Resources Department
  2. B.Road Construction Department
  3. C.Rural Development Department
  4. D.Environment and Forests Department
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Correct answer: B. Road Construction Department

It will act as the nodal department for the work and will be supported by a State-level Coordination Committee that examines proposals, helps clear approvals, monitors implementation and settles operational problems.

Q2.State NewsMedium

How much silt is to be used in ongoing National Highway projects in Bihar under the agreement?

  1. A.243 lakh cubic metres in 16 projects
  2. B.835 lakh cubic metres in 16 projects
  3. C.243 lakh cubic metres in 27 projects
  4. D.500 lakh cubic metres in 39 projects
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Correct answer: A. 243 lakh cubic metres in 16 projects

The National Highways Authority of India has identified this quantity of suitable silt for use in that many works already under way, while a much larger quantity of 835 lakh cubic metres has been proposed for 27 projects still to come, in both cases subject to technical suitability and the…

Q3.State NewsEasy

Under which name has the MoRTH and Bihar initiative for scientific desilting and use of silt in highways been launched?

  1. A.Jal Sanjivani
  2. B.Nadi Sanjivani
  3. C.Nadi Jeevan
  4. D.Silt Shakti
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Correct answer: B. Nadi Sanjivani

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Government of Bihar has been given this name, and its purpose is to restore the water-carrying capacity of rivers and water bodies, strengthen flood management, conserve farm land and at the same time supply suitable excavated…

Q4.Government SchemesMedium

The 4R principle promoted by the campaign for fertiliser use stands for which of the following?

  1. A.Right source, right rate, right time, right place
  2. B.Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover
  3. C.Right seed, right soil, right season, right subsidy
  4. D.Rain, river, reservoir, recharge
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Correct answer: A. Right source, right rate, right time, right place

Under balanced nutrient management, the campaign promotes General Fertiliser Recommendations together with the 4R principle, which means applying fertiliser from the right source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place, so that the nutrient supply matches what the rabi crop needs.

Q6.Government SchemesEasy

What is the duration of Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan-Rabi 2026?

  1. A.1 June to 30 June 2026
  2. B.22 October to 30 November 2026
  3. C.1 October to 31 December 2026
  4. D.15 September to 30 October 2026
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Correct answer: B. 22 October to 30 November 2026

That is the window for the rabi edition of the campaign, which carries soil health and sustainable agriculture as its subject and the tagline Swasth Dhara, Samriddh Kisan.

Q7.Government SchemesMedium

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for refusing to register a grievance under these rules?

  1. A.The language in which the complaint is written
  2. B.The format of the complaint
  3. C.A procedural deficiency in the complaint
  4. D.None of the above can be a ground for refusal
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Correct answer: D. None of the above can be a ground for refusal

The rules are explicit that registration of a grievance cannot be refused on the ground of its format, the language used, the manner in which it was submitted, or any procedural deficiency.

Q8.Government SchemesMedium

Who has been made responsible for overseeing grievance redressal at the district level under the new rules?

  1. A.The District Magistrate
  2. B.The Chief Executive Officer of the Zila Parishad
  3. C.The District Programme Coordinator
  4. D.The Block Development Officer
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Correct answer: C. The District Programme Coordinator

The rules place district level supervision of grievance redressal on this officer, who must ensure that complaints are handled through the designated machinery and through the Digital Public Infrastructure meant for the purpose.

Q10.Government SchemesMedium

Which governance scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet, was cited at the workshop as the base for decentralised planning in villages?

  1. A.Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
  2. B.Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
  3. C.Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
  4. D.Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin
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Correct answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana

The Union Minister described the Cabinet's approval of it as a landmark decision and a next-generation governance initiative aligned with the vision of a developed India, and the Secretary said the decision provides a strong foundation for decentralised, evidence-based planning.

Q11.Government SchemesHard

How much has the Sixteenth Finance Commission recommended as grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions and rural local bodies for its award period?

  1. A.Rs 2,36,805 crore
  2. B.Rs 3,80,000 crore
  3. C.Rs 4,35,236 crore
  4. D.Rs 5,12,400 crore
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Correct answer: C. Rs 4,35,236 crore

The Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj told the workshop that the Sixteenth Finance Commission has recommended total grants of this amount for duly constituted Panchayati Raj Institutions and rural local bodies in all 28 states for the award period 2026-31, and that the size of the sum places…

Q12.Government SchemesMedium

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj signed an MoU for EV charging and battery swapping stations on Panchayat land with which organisation?

  1. A.NTPC Limited
  2. B.Convergence Energy Services Limited
  3. C.Indian Oil Corporation Limited
  4. D.Rural Electrification Corporation
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Correct answer: B. Convergence Energy Services Limited

The agreement allows electric vehicle charging and battery swapping stations to be set up on Panchayat land across states and Union Territories, including suitable sites along State and National Highways, serving two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and medium and heavy vehicles.

Q13.Government SchemesMedium

Under which theme has the Ministry of Panchayati Raj run the People's Plan Campaign since 2018?

  1. A.Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas
  2. B.Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
  3. C.Mera Gaon, Mera Gaurav
  4. D.Gaon Chalo, Yojana Banao
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Correct answer: B. Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas

The Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said at the workshop that the People's Plan Campaign has been run by the Ministry since 2018 under this theme, and that it has grown into a framework for preparing Gram, Block and District Panchayat Development Plans, localising the Sustainable Development Goals…

Q15.NationalMedium

What reason was given for bringing the three arrested men to the locality, according to the media report?

  1. A.Reconstruction of the crime scene
  2. B.A court-ordered identification parade
  3. C.Recovery of stolen property
  4. D.A medical examination
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Correct answer: A. Reconstruction of the crime scene

The report said the police brought the three arrested men, the girl's father, her maternal uncle and the uncle's friend, back to the same neighbourhood and made them walk shirtless and barefoot for more than 100 metres, purportedly for that purpose.

Q16.NationalMedium

To whom did the NHRC issue its notice in this matter, and within what time was a report sought?

  1. A.Chief Secretary of West Bengal, within one month
  2. B.Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, within two weeks
  3. C.Director General of Police, West Bengal, within ten days
  4. D.District Magistrate, Kolkata, within three weeks
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Correct answer: B. Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, within two weeks

Having taken cognizance of the news report on its own motion, the Commission served the notice on the head of the city police and fixed a fortnight as the period for a detailed report on the matter.

Q17.NationalEasy

Which body has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported parading of three persons by police in Kolkata?

  1. A.National Commission for Women
  2. B.National Human Rights Commission
  3. C.Supreme Court of India
  4. D.National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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Correct answer: B. National Human Rights Commission

The Commission acted on its own motion on a media report that the police had walked three men through a Kolkata locality in a semi-nude state with ropes tied round their waists, and it issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

Q18.NationalMedium

The Punah Bharan Mobile App launched at the 19th Ganga Flood Control Board meeting serves which purpose?

  1. A.Forecasting cyclones along the eastern coast
  2. B.Scientifically identifying sites for artificial groundwater recharge
  3. C.Registering complaints about drinking water supply
  4. D.Tracking the cleaning of the Ganga's tributaries
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Correct answer: B. Scientifically identifying sites for artificial groundwater recharge

The Punah Bharan Mobile App, released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti at the 19th meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board, is designed to help select suitable locations for artificial recharge work on scientific grounds, so that recharge structures are placed where they will actually raise groundwater levels.

Q20.NationalEasy

Who chairs the Ganga Flood Control Board?

  1. A.The Prime Minister
  2. B.The Union Minister of Jal Shakti
  3. C.The Chairman of the Ganga Flood Control Commission
  4. D.A Member of NITI Aayog
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Correct answer: B. The Union Minister of Jal Shakti

The Ganga Flood Control Board is chaired by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, and its 19th meeting was accordingly presided over by C. R. Patil at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 27 October 2026.

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