Geographical Scenario (Bihar)

Total Questions: 31

11. The percentage of land area of old Bihar that forms the State of Jharkhand is – [44ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

(a) 38.40 %
(b) 45.85 %
(c) 42.35 %
(d) 51.72 %

Correct Answer: (b) 45.85 %

Solution:

The total area of Bihar before the formation of Jharkhand was 173877 sq. km. Out of this area 79714 sq. km. area was proceeded for the creation of the new state of Jharkhand on 15 November, 2000. Thus, Jharkhand comprises 45.85 percent of the total area of undivided Bihar. The total area of Bihar is 94163 sq. km presently.

12. Expansion of Tarai Region in Bihar is – [41ˢᵗ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Parallel to the north bank of Chotanagpur plateau
(b) Parallel to the India-Nepal boundary
(c) Parallel to the east bank of Rohtas plateau
(d) Parallel to the west boundary of Rajmahal mountain series

Correct Answer: (b) Parallel to the India-Nepal boundary

Solution:The Terai of Bihar is spread parallel to India-Nepal border. In West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Kishanganj and Araria district adjoining Nepal the Terai region is spread over a narrow strip. Terai is a lowland region in Northern and Southern Nepal and the Indo-gangetic Plain.

13. Which one of the following districts does not have Dharwar geological formations? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Munger
(b) Rohtas
(c) Jamui
(d) Nawada
(e) None of the above / More than one of the above.

Correct Answer: (b) Rohtas

Solution:Rohtas district does not have Dharwar geological formations.

14. The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is - [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) lowest
(b) second lowest
(c) highest
(d) second highest
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) second lowest

Solution:

According to Agriculture Census 2015-16 the average size of landholdings in Bihar is in comparison with other state is second lowest while the lowest in Kerala.

15. Bihar's geographical structure consists of rock systems. Match the rock systems with their descriptions: [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

List-I	List-II
A. Dharwar rock system	1. Created by the rapid deposition of alluvium by Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
B. Vindhyan rock system	2. Can be found in the West Champaran district \| \| C. Quaternary rock system
C. Quaternary rock system	3. Part of the oldest Archaean rock system
D. Tertiary rock system	4. Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and shale are the main constituents of this rock system

	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	1	2
(b)	1	3	2	4
(c)	2	1	4	3
(d)	4	2	3	1

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:

The correct match is follows as :

List-I	List-II
Dharwar rock system	Part of the oldest Archaean rock system
Vindhyan rock system	Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and shale are the main constituents of this rock system
Quaternary rock system	Created by the rapid deposition of alluvium by Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
Tertiary rock system	Can be found in the West Champaran district \| \| C. Quaternary rock system

16. Which of the following landforms occupy the North-Western parts of Bihar state? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Someshwar Hilly Range
(b) Kaimur Plateau
(c) Nawada Hilly Region
(d) Rajgir Hilly Region
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Someshwar Hilly Range

Solution:The North-Western parts of Bihar state is occupied by Someshwar Hilly Range. Someshwar hills and Dun hills are part of the outer Himalayan ranges.

17. The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is- [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) lowest
(b) second lowest
(c) highest
(d) second highest
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Solution:

According to Agriculture Census 2015-16 the average size of landholdings in Bihar is in comparison with other state is second lowest while the lowest in Kerala.

18. Which city of Bihar is surrounded by five hills? [66th B.P.S.C. (Re. Exam) 2020]

(a) Gaya
(b) Patna
(c) Bhagalpur
(d) Bodh Gaya
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Solution:Rajgir has got the name from Raj Griha meaning the adobe of the king. The city was the capital of the mighty Magadha Empire during the period of Lord Buddha’s lifetime when Patliputra was not formed. Rajgir has its own scenic beauty surrounded by five hills named Ratnagiri, Vipulgiri, Vaibhargiri, Swarnagiri and Udaygiri.

19. Somewhar range of Bihar is- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

(a) older than Parasnath mountain series
(b) older than Rajmahal mountain series
(c) older than Kharagpur mountain series
(d) younger than all of these

Correct Answer: (d) younger than all of these

Solution:The Someshwar Hill range and the Shivalik mountain range of the Himalaya belong to Pleistocene epoch. Thus, these are newly formed ranges in comparison to the other three in the options above.

20. Forests of Chotanagpur are - [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(i) Evergreen

(ii) Deciduous

(iii) Savana

(iv) Thorny

Select your answer out of the following codes –

(a) (i) and ii both are true
(b) only (ii) is true
(c) (ii) and (iii) both are true
(d) only (iv) is true

Correct Answer: (c) (ii) and (iii) both are true

Solution:Main deciduous forest is found in the Chhota Nagpur plateau. Prominent among them are. Mahua, Khair, Bombax (Semal tree), Shisham, Mango and Banyan Trees. Savana type of grassland is also found in this region. Various types of trees grow in a vast grassland in this region.

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Geographical Scenario (Bihar)

11. The percentage of land area of old Bihar that forms the State of Jharkhand is – [44ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

12. Expansion of Tarai Region in Bihar is – [41ˢᵗ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

13. Which one of the following districts does not have Dharwar geological formations? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

14. The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is - [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

15. Bihar's geographical structure consists of rock systems. Match the rock systems with their descriptions: [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

16. Which of the following landforms occupy the North-Western parts of Bihar state? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

17. The average size of landholdings in Bihar in comparison with other states is- [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

18. Which city of Bihar is surrounded by five hills? [66th B.P.S.C. (Re. Exam) 2020]

19. Somewhar range of Bihar is- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

20. Forests of Chotanagpur are - [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

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