56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2014

Which of the following cities is located in the easternmost part of Bihar?

aBhagalpur
bPatna
cKatihar✓ Correct
dPurnia

Explanation

Katihar is situated in the easternmost part of Bihar. To the south of Katihar lie Bhagalpur and Sahibganj district of Jharkhand; to the east lies Malda district of West Bengal; to the north lies Dinajpur district; and to the north and west lies Purnia. ## Page 24

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