Bihar became a separate province from the Bengal Presidency in 1912 under British rule.

Rajgir was the first capital of the Magadha kingdom and is closely associated with Buddha and Mahavira.

The Bihar Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of the bicameral legislature in the state of Bihar.

Ram Dulari Sinha served as the Governor of Kerala and was the first woman from Bihar to hold such a post.

The Kosi River is called the "Sorrow of Bihar" because of its frequent floods that cause destruction in the northern plains.

Rice is the most cultivated crop in Bihar due to its fertile alluvial plains and abundant water from the Ganges.

Bhagalpur is famous for its high-quality Tussar silk, hence known as the "Silk City". The traditional silk weaving industry here is centuries old.

Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world and was historically called Banaras. It remains a spiritual and cultural hub in Uttar Pradesh.

Kanpur developed as a major military base under British rule. General Wheeler played a prominent role in its establishment, especially before the 1857 revolt.

Ayodhya served as the capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom. It holds great religious and historical significance, especially in the Ramayana.

Ram Prasad Bismil hailed from Shahjahanpur in U.P. and played a key role in the Kakori train robbery. He was a prominent figure in the Hindustan Republican Association.

The Chandela dynasty built the Khajuraho temples during the 10th–12th centuries. Though now in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho was historically connected to regions near Bundelkhand in U.P.

Pola is a unique festival where farmers decorate and worship their bulls, thanking them for their labor.

Lasalgaon, near Nashik, hosts Asia’s largest onion market, playing a key role in India’s onion trade.

Dagdusheth Ganapati Temple in Pune is one of Maharashtra’s most visited and respected Ganesh temples.

Maharashtra had a literacy rate of 82.3% as per the 2011 Census, higher than the national average.

Bhimthadi horses are strong and native to Western Maharashtra, especially Solapur and Ahmednagar districts.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at Nhava Sheva, Navi Mumbai, handles the majority of India’s container traffic.

Meera Borwankar was the first woman IPS officer from Maharashtra and served in various key positions.

Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) was declared Maharashtra’s state butterfly in 2015.

: Warkaris are pilgrims who worship Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur and participate in the annual Dindi Yatra.

Dhoti and Kurta with a turban are commonly worn by men during cultural festivals in rural Maharashtra.

Savitribai Phule opened India’s first school for girls in Pune in 1848 with her husband Jyotiba Phule.

Kalsubai, located in the Western Ghats, is the tallest peak in Maharashtra at 1646 meters.

Sant Dnyaneshwar wrote ‘Dnyaneshwari’, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita in the 13th century.

Explanation: Wilson Dam, also called Bhandardara Dam, is built on the Pravara River in Ahmednagar district.

Pune is known as the "Detroit of India" due to the presence of major automobile companies.

Sangli is a leading producer and exporter of turmeric in India.