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In which year was the state of Bihar formally separated from Bengal?
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A1905
B1912
C1936
D1947
Correct Answer: 1912Your Answer: B
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Bihar was formally separated from Bengal on March 22, 1912, and this date is celebrated as Bihar Diwas (Bihar Foundation Day) every year. Prior to 1912, Bihar was part of the Bengal Presidency under British India. The partition of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon divided Bengal into two parts — East Bengal and West Bengal — but Bihar remained part of Bengal Presidency until 1912. In 1936, Orissa was separated from Bihar to form a separate province. In 1947, India gained independence, and Bihar became a state of independent India. The year 1912 is one of the most important dates in Bihar's administrative history and is frequently asked in all Bihar state-level competitive examinations. Bihar Diwas is observed on March 22 every year with great enthusiasm across the state.
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