Bihar as an Indian State: Bihar was carved out from Orissa in 1912 through the Bengal, Bihar, and Assam and Orissa Laws Act, 1912. Check the questions below related to the formation of Bihar State. These questions are important for Bihar focused exams such as Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams, etc.
Question:
Question: Bihar as an Indian State was formed in:
A) 1911
B) 1912
C) 1936
D) 2000
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is Option (B).
Explanation:
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Bihar was accorded the status of a full fledged state on March 22, 1912. The granting of Statehood to Bihar was announced at the Delhi Durbar of King George V in 1911. Prior to the Statehood, Bihar was a part of Greater Bengal. It was separated as a part of Bengal Partition by the British. Along with Bihar, Orissa was also separated from the Bengal Presidency. As such, March 22 is celebrated as the Foundation Day of Bihar.
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April 1936: Bihar and Orissa became separate states through the Government of India Act of 1935.
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Mohd Yunus was the first Prime Minister of Bihar in 1937. During British times, the head of the state was known as the Prime Minister.
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