Question

The famous historical site of hot water sources in Bihar is____________.
1. Bhagalpur
2. Rajgir
3. Hazaribagh
4. Sitamarhi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rajgir

The correct answer is Rajgir.

• Hot water sources are found in many places in Bihar Such as Rajgir, Munger, and Gaya, etc.

• Rajgir is a famous historical site for hot water sources in Bihar.
• Here hot water comes out from seven streams called Santdhara or Satadharva.
• Other major water bodies of Rajgir include Brahmakund, Suryakund, and Nanakkund.
• Agnikund is located in Gaya.
• It was the first capital of the Magadha empire.  The birthplace of the 20th Jain Tirthankar Munisuvrata was Rajgir.
• The most famous University of Nalanda is located in Rajgir. Here the first Buddhist council was held by Ajatshatru and the president of this council was Mahakashyapa.

State	Bihar
Formation	22 March 1912
Chief Minister	Nitish Kumar
Capital	Patna
Governor	Phagu Chauhan
Districts	38
Headquarters	Patna city
Legislature	Bicameral (Council 75 seats) Assembly(243 seats)
Area (Total)	94,163(km) (36,557 (sq mi)
Population (2011) total	104,099,452
Density	1,102/km (2850 sq/mi)
Literacy rate	63.82%
Sex Ratio	918
Lok Sabha Constituencies	40 seats
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High court	Patna high court