Question

Which of the following towns is located easternmost of Bihar?
1. Bhagalpur
2. Patna
3. Katihar
4. Purnia

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Katihar

The correct answer is Katihar.

• Among the following districts, Katihar is the easternmost district.
• Bihar:
  • Bihar, state of eastern India.
  • It is bounded by Nepal to the north and by the Indian states of West Bengal to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh to the west.
  • In November 2000 the new state of Jharkhand was created from Bihar’s southern provinces and now forms the state’s southern and southeastern borders.
  • The capital of Bihar is Patna.
  • Bihar occupied an important position in the early history of India.
  • For centuries it was the principal seat of imperial powers and the main focus of Indian culture and civilization.
  • The derivation of the name Bihar from the Sanskrit vihara (Buddhist monastery) reflects the prominence of such communities in the region in ancient times.

• Outermost region-wise districts of Bihar:
• Westernmost District - Kaimur
• Northernmost District - West Champaran
• Southernmost District - Gaya