Important Bihar GK Facts Every BPSC Aspirant Should Know

Bihar GK is the easiest section to score in if you revise it regularly. Here are core facts to start with.

History and administration

• Bihar became a separate province in 1912; Patna is the capital.
• Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in the year 2000.
• Bihar has 38 districts.
• Patna was historically known as Pataliputra, the capital of the Mauryan empire.
• Magadh was one of the most powerful kingdoms of ancient India.

Geography

• The Ganga divides Bihar into north and south plains.
• Major rivers include the Ganga, Son, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati and Punpun.
• The Kosi is often called the "Sorrow of Bihar" because of its floods.

Culture

• Chhath Puja is the most important festival of Bihar.
• Madhubani painting is world famous.
• Nalanda was an ancient centre of learning.
• Sonepur Mela is a well-known annual fair.

Add one new fact every day to your notebook and revise the full list every Sunday. Small daily habits build large scores.