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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei village in the Siwan district of Bihar. He served as India's President from 1950 to 1962, making him the only person to serve two full terms as President of India. He was a prominent freedom fighter, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, and played a key role in the Champaran Satyagraha. He was also the President of the Constituent Assembly of India that drafted the Indian Constitution. Rajendra Prasad received the Bharat Ratna in 1962. Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister, not President, and was born in Allahabad (Prayagraj), UP. Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, and was India's first Home Minister, known as the 'Iron Man of India.' Lal Bahadur Shastri was India's second Prime Minister, born in Mughalsarai (now Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar), UP. Bihar is proud of Dr. Rajendra Prasad's legacy, and his birth anniversary is observed as a state commemoration in Bihar.
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Bihar is famous for being the center of ancient kingdoms such as Magadha, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire. It is also known for Nalanda University and its contribution to Buddhism and Jainism.
Patna is the capital city of Bihar and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It was historically known as Pataliputra.
Bihar was established as a separate province on 22 March 1912 after being separated from the Bengal Presidency. This day is celebrated as Bihar Diwas every year.
The Ganga, Kosi, Gandak, Son, Bagmati, and Punpun rivers are among the most important rivers of Bihar. These rivers play a crucial role in agriculture and the state's economy.
Questions related to Bihar's history, geography, culture, economy, rivers, districts, and famous personalities are frequently asked in BPSC, Bihar Police, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other government exams.
Chhath Puja is the most important and widely celebrated festival in Bihar. It is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
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