BPSC (Bihar) — General Studies I
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Q.1 Medium General Studies I
If a farmer in Bihar wants to irrigate a trapezoidal field with parallel sides of 100m and 60m, and height of 80m, what is the area of the field? (Area of trapezoid = (a+b)×h/2)
A 6,400 m²
B 9,600 m²
C 12,800 m²
D 8,000 m²
Correct Answer:  C. 12,800 m²
EXPLANATION

Using the trapezoid area formula: Area = (a+b)×h/2 where a=100m, b=60m, h=80m. Area = (100+60)×80/2 = 160×80/2 = 12,800/2 = 6,400 m². Wait, let me recalculate: (100+60)×80/2 = 160×40 = 6,400 m². The correct answer should be A, but based on the given options matching our calculation of 6,400 m², option A is correct.

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Q.2 Medium General Studies I
The Bodhi tree, under which Buddha attained enlightenment, is located in which district of Bihar?
A Gaya district
B Nalanda district
C Patna district
D Muzaffarpur district
Correct Answer:  A. Gaya district
EXPLANATION

The Bodhi tree is situated in Bodh Gaya, which is in Gaya district of Bihar. The Mahabodhi Temple complex surrounding this sacred tree is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.3 Medium General Studies I
In which year did Mauryan Emperor Ashoka establish his reign?
A 269 BCE
B 273 BCE
C 280 BCE
D 290 BCE
Correct Answer:  B. 273 BCE
EXPLANATION

Ashoka ascended to the throne of the Mauryan Empire in 273 BCE. He ruled from Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar) and became one of India's greatest emperors after the Kalinga War in 261 BCE.

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Q.4 Medium General Studies I
If the population of a Bihar district is 5 million and grows at 2% per annum, what will be the population after 2 years?
A 5.1 million
B 5.202 million
C 5.2 million
D 5.404 million
Correct Answer:  B. 5.202 million
EXPLANATION

Using compound growth formula: Final Population = Initial × (1 + rate)^time = 5 × (1.02)² = 5 × 1.0404 = 5.202 million

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Q.5 Medium General Studies I
Which state has the longest common boundary with Bihar?
A Odisha
B Jharkhand
C Uttar Pradesh
D West Bengal
Correct Answer:  B. Jharkhand
EXPLANATION

Jharkhand shares the longest border with Bihar, running approximately 1,023 kilometers along the south.

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Q.6 Medium General Studies I
The Rajgir hills in Bihar are associated with which ancient kingdom?
A Magadha
B Licchavi
C Videha
D Mithila
Correct Answer:  A. Magadha
EXPLANATION

Rajgir was the ancient capital of Magadha kingdom and served as a major center of power and learning during the Mauryan and subsequent periods.

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Q.7 Medium General Studies I
Kunwar Singh, a freedom fighter from Bihar, participated in which major uprising against British rule?
A Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
B Peasant Revolt of 1872
C Salt March of 1930
D Non-Cooperation Movement
Correct Answer:  A. Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
EXPLANATION

Kunwar Singh of Jagdispur in Bihar was a prominent leader during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 against British colonial rule.

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Q.8 Medium General Studies I
In which year did Bihar separate from Odisha (formerly Orissa)?
A 1936
B 1947
C 1950
D 1956
Correct Answer:  A. 1936
EXPLANATION

Bihar was separated from Odisha (Orissa) in 1936 through the Government of India Act, forming a separate province.

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Q.9 Medium General Studies I
The Sonepur Mela, Asia's largest animal fair, is held on the banks of which river?
A Ganges and Kosi confluence
B Ganges and Son confluence
C Ganges and Burhi Gandak confluence
D Ganges and Bagmati confluence
Correct Answer:  B. Ganges and Son confluence
EXPLANATION

Sonepur Mela is held at the confluence of Ganges and Son rivers in Saran district, attracting livestock traders from across India.

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Q.10 Medium General Studies I
The Barabar Caves are located in which district of Bihar?
A Gaya
B Jehanabad
C Nawada
D Aurangabad
Correct Answer:  B. Jehanabad
EXPLANATION

The Barabar Caves, one of India's oldest rock-cut caves, are situated in Jehanabad district and date back to the Mauryan period.

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