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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.
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.
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.
If a rectangular agricultural field in Bihar has length 240 meters and breadth 180 meters, what is its area in hectares?
A
4.32 hectares
B
43.2 hectares
C
432 hectares
D
0.432 hectares
Correct Answer:
A. 4.32 hectares
EXPLANATION
Area = Length × Breadth = 240 × 180 = 43,200 square meters. Converting to hectares: 43,200 ÷ 10,000 = 4.32 hectares. (1 hectare = 10,000 sq.m)
Which ancient text mentions 'Videha' kingdom, corresponding to modern Mithila region in Bihar?
A
Atharva Veda
B
Rigveda
C
Samaveda
D
Yajurveda
Correct Answer:
B. Rigveda
EXPLANATION
The Rigveda contains references to the Videha kingdom, which corresponds to the ancient Mithila region in northern Bihar.
In which year did Bihar separate from Odisha (formerly Orissa)?
A
1936
B
1947
C
1950
D
1956
EXPLANATION
Bihar was separated from Odisha (Orissa) in 1936 through the Government of India Act, forming a separate province.
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.
Madhubani painting originates from which region of Bihar?
A
Southern Bihar
B
Northern Bihar
C
Eastern Bihar
D
Western Bihar
Correct Answer:
B. Northern Bihar
EXPLANATION
Madhubani painting is a traditional art form that originated in the Mithila region of Northern Bihar, particularly from Madhubani district.
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.
Which freedom fighter from Bihar played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement?
A
Jayaprakash Narayan
B
Keshab Chandra Sen
C
Surendra Sai
D
Kunwar Singh
Correct Answer:
A. Jayaprakash Narayan
EXPLANATION
Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) was a prominent Bihari freedom fighter who played a vital role in the Quit India Movement of 1942.
