State-Specific High-Yield Deck

Bihar Special Revision Deck

High-frequency facts on Bihar History (1857, Champaran), Geography (Rivers, Soils), Census 2011, Saat Nischay, and Mineral resources — all exam-ready.

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1857 Revolt in Bihar & Veer Kunwar Singh

Key facts regarding the Jagdishpur rebellion, Danapur mutiny, and leaders.

~14 PYQs

The 1857 revolt in Bihar started on 12 June 1857 at Rohini village (Deoghar, now Jharkhand) by soldiers of 5th Irregular Cavalry.

On 25 July 1857, three native regiments at Danapur Cantonment revolted and joined Veer Kunwar Singh at Shahabad (Arrah).

Veer Kunwar Singh (aged 80) of Jagdishpur led the resistance, defeated Captain Le Grand on 23 April 1858, and died on 26 April 1858.

His brother Amar Singh continued the struggle in Kaimur hills using guerrilla warfare.

In Patna, book-seller Pir Ali Khan led an uprising on 3 July 1857 and was executed by Commissioner William Tayler.

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Champaran Satyagraha (1917) & Tinkathia System

Mahatma Gandhi's first Satyagraha in India against forced indigo cultivation.

~18 PYQs

Under the Tinkathia system, farmers were forced to cultivate Indigo (Neel) on 3/20th of their best land.

Raj Kumar Shukla of Murali Bharhawa village persuaded Gandhiji at the 1916 Lucknow Congress Session to visit Champaran.

Gandhiji arrived in Patna on 10 April 1917 and reached Motihari on 15 April 1917.

Associates with Gandhiji: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Brajkishore Prasad, Mazharul Haque, Acharya J.B. Kripalani, Mahadev Desai, and Narhari Parikh.

Lieutenant Governor Sir Edward Gait formed the Champaran Agrarian Enquiry Committee with Gandhiji as a member.

The Tinkathia system was abolished and 25% of the illegal compensation taken by planters was refunded.

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Rivers of Bihar, Origins & Confluences

Complete breakdown of North and South Bihar drainage networks.

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Ganga: Enters at Chausa (Buxar) and leaves at Bhagalpur/Katihar (Length in Bihar: 445 km, across 12 districts).

Ghaghara (Sarayu): Originates at Matsatung glacier (Tibet), joins Ganga near Revelganj (Chhapra, Saran).

Gandak: Originates from Annapurna/Dhaulagiri (Nepal), enters Bihar at Valmikinagar (West Champaran), joins Ganga at Sonpur/Hajipur.

Burhi Gandak: Originates from Someshwar range (Chautarwa chaur, West Champaran), joins Ganga at Khagaria. Fastest flowing river.

Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar): Originates as Saptakoshi in Nepal, known for changing courses, joins Ganga at Kursela (Katihar).

Son (South Bihar): Originates from Amarkantak (MP), enters Rohtas, joins Ganga near Maner (Danapur, Patna).

Punpun: Originates in Palamu (Jharkhand), joins Ganga near Fatuha (Patna).

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Bihar Census 2011 Key Indicators & District Rankings

High-frequency exam figures on population, density, sex ratio, and literacy.

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Total Population: 10,40,99,452 (3rd in India, 8.60% of India’s population).

Population Density: 1,106 persons/sq km (1st / Highest among all Indian states). Highest: Sheohar (1,880), Lowest: Kaimur (488).

Overall Literacy: 61.80% (Male: 71.20%, Female: 51.50%). Highest Literacy: Rohtas (73.37%), Lowest: Purnia (51.08%).

Highest Female Literacy: Rohtas (62.97%), Lowest Female Literacy: Saharsa (41.68%).

Sex Ratio: 918 females per 1000 males. Highest: Gopalganj (1021), Siwan (988), Saran (954). Lowest: Munger (876), Bhagalpur (880).

Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 935. Highest: Kishanganj (971), Lowest: Vaishali (904).

Decadal Population Growth (2001-2011): 25.42%. Highest: Madhepura (31.12%), Lowest: Gopalganj (19.02%).

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Saat Nischay Part-1 & Part-2 Roadmaps

Visionary development agendas of the Bihar State Government.

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Saat Nischay-1 (2015-2020): 1. Aarthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal, 2. Aarakshit Rozgar, Mahilaon Ka Adhikar, 3. Har Ghar Bijli Lagataar, 4. Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal, 5. Ghar Tak Pakki Gali-Naaliyan, 6. Shauchalay Nirman, Ghar Ka Samman, 7. Avasar Badhe, Aage Padhein.

Saat Nischay-2 (2020-2025): 1. Yuva Shakti - Bihar Ki Pragati, 2. Shashakt Mahila - Saksham Mahila, 3. Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Pani, 4. Swachh Gaon - Samriddh Gaon, 5. Swachh Shahar - Viksit Shahar, 6. Sulabh Samparkata, 7. Sabke Liye Atirikt Swasthya Suvidha.

Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000 for female graduates.

Mukhyamantri Mahila/Yuva/SC/ST Udyami Yojana: Up to Rs. 10 Lakh grant/soft loan (50% subsidy) for new enterprises.

Har Ghar Gangajal Project: Piped treated Ganga water supplied to Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Nawada.

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Minerals & Industrial Belts in Bihar

Distribution of limestone, mica, pyrite, gold, and petroleum.

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Pyrite: Rohtas (Amjhor) produces 95% of India’s total pyrite reserves.

Limestone (Chuna Patthar): Rohtas (Rohtasgarh) and Kaimur (Bhabhua) - supplies raw material to cement plants (Banjari, Dalmianagar).

Gold (Sona): Sono block in Jamui district has the largest indicated gold ore deposits in India (approx 222 million tonnes).

Mica (Abhrak): Nawada, Jamui, and Gaya districts (pegmatite belt).

Bauxite: Kharagpur hills in Munger district and Rohtas plateau.

Petroleum & Natural Gas Exploration: Purnia and Raxaul (East Champaran) basins by ONGC.

Quartzite & Silica Sand: Munger and Nalanda (Rajgir hills).

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