Bihar is the eastern state of India. It is one of the fastest growing states in India. Bihar is thefourth largest producer of vegetables and the eight largest producers of fruits in India. This statehas high agricultural production making it one of the strongest sectors of the state. About 80 percent of the state’s population is employed in agriculture, which is much higher as compared toIndia’s average. The state has a large base of cost-effective industrial Labour, making it an idealdestination for a wide range of industries. General knowledge of Bihar is essential for variouscompetitive examinations and especially for the students who are appearing for Bihar PublicService commission (BPSC) and other state level examinations.The current edition of ‘Know Your State – Bihar’ gives the detailed study of History, Geography,Economy, Polity, Art & Culture, Center and State government welfare schemes and CurrentAffairs of Bihar. A systematic Chapter wise study will mark improvement in the performance ofthe students, moreover Tables, boxes and figures gives better representation for memorizingthe main points. More than 1100 MCQs have been provided at the end of each chapter thathelps in understanding and preparing the subject at the exam point-of-view level. This bookcomes a quick, relevant and easy route for achieving in the examination.TABLE OF CONTENTBihar: Basic Information, Ancient History of Bihar, Medieval History of Bihar, Modern History ofBihar, Tribal Revolts of Bihar, Formation of Bihar, Freedom Movements in Bihar, Formation ofBihar, Geographical Structure of Bihar, Climate and Soil of Bihar, Rivers and Drainage System,Natural Vegetation of Bihar, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Bihar, Agriculture andAnimal Husbandry in Bihar, Irrigation and Multi-purpose Projects in Bihar, Minerals and EnergyResources, Industries of Bihar, Transport on Bihar, Communication in Bihar, Administrative Set-up of Bihar, Bihar Judiciary, Local Self- Government in Bihar, District Profile of Bihar, Tourism inBihar, Language and Literature in Bihar, Art and Crafts of Bihar, Music and Dance in Bihar,Fairs and Festival of Bihar, Sports and Awards in Bihar, Education and Health in Bihar, Tribes ofBihar, Demographic Profile of Bihar, Social Welfare Scheme of Bihar, Current Affairs.