12 Questions
What is the ranking of Bihar by population in India?
The third largest state
Which river splits Bihar?
The Ganges
What percentage of the population of Bihar lives in urban areas?
11.27%
What is the official language of Bihar?
Hindi
What is the proportion of young people in Bihar's population?
58%
Which ancient Indian empire arose from Magadha?
The Maurya empire
What is the reason for Bihar's lagging behind in social and economic development, according to many economists and social scientists?
Policies of the central government and apathy towards Bihar
What is the meaning of the word 'vihāra' from which the name Bihar is derived?
Abode
What is the name of the ancient town where Bakhtiyar Khalji committed a massacre in 1198?
Bihar Sharif
In which period did Videha become one of the major political and cultural centers of South Asia?
Late Vedic period
What was the form of government in the Vajjika League?
Republic
Who was the founder of the Haryanka dynasty that ruled Magadha?
Unknown
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