Political Scenario (Bihar)

31. The person who led the agitation in Bihar for the Separate state whereby in the year 1911 new provinces Bihar and Orissa were formed was- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Sachidanand Sinha
(b) Anugrah Narayan Sinha
(c) J.B. Kripalani
(d) Birsa Munda

Correct Answer: (a) Sachidanand Sinha

Solution:Mahesh Narayan, the editor of ‘Bihar Times’ passed away in 1907. Mahesh Narayan demanded a separate state of Bihar through his newspaper. After the death of Mahesh Narayan, Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha became the leader of this movement. Rai Bahadur Brahmdeo Prasad, Ali Imam, Mazrul Haque and Hasan Imam also joined Dr. Sinha. In 1908-09, Bihar provincial conferences were organized demanding creation of a separate state of Bihar. The demand of separate state of Bihar carved out of Bengal was accepted on 12 December, 1911 by the Royal court at Delhi on 1 April, 1912 a new state of Bihar came into existence comprising parts of Bihar and Orissa with Patna as it’s capital. In 1* April, 1936 Orissa division was separated from Bihar and declared as a new state.

32. What is the significance of 'Bihar Diwas' that is celebrated on March 22 every year? [65th B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) On this day, the State Reorganization Commission created Bihar
(b) Bihar was carved out of United Provinces on this day in 1873
(c) To commemorate Bihar's separation from Bengal Presidency in 1912
(d) To celebrate naming of Bihar in 12" century by Muslim rulers
(e) None of the above / More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) To commemorate Bihar's separation from Bengal Presidency in 1912

Solution:Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March, 22 every year across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. March 22™, 2024, was the 112" foundation day of the state.

33. When was Bihar established? [66th B.PS.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) 1912

Solution:Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March, 22 every year across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. March 22™, 2024, was the 112" foundation day of the state.

34. When did Bihar become a separate province in India? [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) 1912

Solution:Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March, 22 every year across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. March 22nd, 2024, was the 112th foundation day of the state.

35. Bihar as an Indian state became- [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) in 1912

Solution:Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March, 22 every year across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. March 22nd, 2024, was the 112th foundation day of the state.

36. Bihar was separated from Bengal- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997, 39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

(a) in 1910
(b) in 1912
(c) in 1921
(d) in 1947

Correct Answer: (b) in 1912

Solution:Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March, 22 every year across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. March 22nd, 2024, was the 112th foundation day of the state.

37. In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) 1936

Solution:By the government of India Act, 1935 provision was made to separate Orissa from Bihar and constitute it as a province. Which was implemented from 1st April, 1936.

38. In which year Orissa was separated from Bihar? [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(a) 1930
(b) 1933
(c) 1936
(d) 1937

Solution:By the government of India Act, 1935 provision was made to separate Orissa from Bihar and constitute it as a province. Which was implemented from 1st April, 1936.

39. Lord Sinha had resigned in 1921 from the post of [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Bihar-Orissa
(b) Bengal
(c) Punjab
(d) Madras

Correct Answer: (a) Bihar-Orissa

Solution:Satyendra Prasanno Sinha was born on 24 March, 1863 in Raipur, Birbhum in Bengal Presidency. He was the first Indian Advocate-General of Bengal. In 1920, he was appointed the Governor of Bihar and Bengal and was the first Indian to hold a high office in the British Indian administration.

40. Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha

Solution:Lord Satyendra Prasanna Sinha was the Governor of Bihar (and Odisha) from 1920-21. He was the first India to be appointed to this post.

Political Scenario (Bihar)

31. The person who led the agitation in Bihar for the Separate state whereby in the year 1911 new provinces Bihar and Orissa were formed was- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

32. What is the significance of 'Bihar Diwas' that is celebrated on March 22 every year? [65th B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

33. When was Bihar established? [66th B.PS.C. (Pre) 2020]

34. When did Bihar become a separate province in India? [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

35. Bihar as an Indian state became- [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

36. Bihar was separated from Bengal- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997, 39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

37. In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2022]

38. In which year Orissa was separated from Bihar? [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

39. Lord Sinha had resigned in 1921 from the post of [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

40. Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2022]

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