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Bihar CHO -2019

General Knowledge

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Capital of Bihar is:?.

Appeared in: Bihar CHO -2019

Patna is the official capital and the largest city of the state of Bihar.
It functions as the primary center for administration, politics, and education in the state.
Historically, Patna (then known as Pataliputra) was the capital of the powerful ancient Indian empires of Maurya and Gupta.

Option A: Gaya is a major city in Bihar, but it is primarily known for its religious and historical significance as a major pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists (Bodh Gaya). It is not the state capital.
Option B: Muzaffarpur is a prominent city in northern Bihar, famous for its litchi fruit production, which earns it the nickname 'Lychee Kingdom'. It is an administrative headquarters for its district but not the state capital.
Option D: Bhagalpur, known as the 'Silk City' for its Tussar silk industry, is a major commercial and educational center in eastern Bihar. It is not the state capital.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian State Capitals as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
General knowledge, including the geography of India, is often part of the preliminary sections of nursing and other professional recruitment examinations.
Awareness of state capitals and major cities is important for healthcare professionals, especially those in public health, for understanding administrative structures, resource allocation, and referral pathways.
What if the question asked for the ancient capital of the Mauryan Empire located in modern-day Bihar? The answer would still be Patna, as its ancient name was Pataliputra.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core question: It asks for the capital of the Indian state of Bihar.
This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge of Indian geography.
Scan the options provided: Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Bhagalpur.
Recall the capital city from your knowledge base. All options are major cities in Bihar, but only one is the capital.
Select the correct option, Patna, which is the administrative capital of Bihar.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Pathology-Vandana Puri & Kavita Gaur Textbook of Pathology and Genetics p. 622-623

E6 Anatomy BDChaurasia V2 10e Part 1 p. 10-12

Practise the full Bihar CHO -2019

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.