Entrance Exams
Govt. Exams
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, born in West Bengal but closely associated with Bihar's intellectual circles, founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hindu society and promote monotheism and rational thinking.
The Nanda dynasty ruled the Magadha kingdom and accumulated vast wealth. Chandragupta Maurya, aided by Chanakya, overthrew the Nandas and established the Mauryan Empire.
The Kosi River is historically called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of its devastating and unpredictable floods that have caused immense damage to the region's agricultural lands and settlements.
While Medha Patkar is primarily known for the Narmada Bachao Andolan, movements in Bihar have focused on addressing Kosi River floods and environmental issues. The question tests knowledge of environmental movements in the region.
Mithila, the ancient kingdom mentioned in Hindu scriptures, corresponds to the Darbhanga and Madhubani regions of present-day Bihar. It was the kingdom of King Janaka and the birthplace of Sita according to Hindu mythology.
The Ashoka Pillar capital discovered at Patna features four lions facing the four cardinal directions. This lion capital became the national emblem of independent India.
The Licchavi Kingdom was a republican confederacy where power was distributed among several clans and ruled through an assembly. This early democratic system was admired by Buddha himself.
Marks from correct answers = 120 × 1 = 120 marks. Marks deducted for wrong answers = 15 × 1/3 = 5 marks. Total marks = 120 - 5 = 115 marks. Unanswered questions = 150 - 120 - 15 = 15 (no marks, no deduction).
Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) was a prominent freedom fighter from Bihar who actively participated in the Quit India Movement. He later became famous for leading the social reform movement in independent India.
The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawab of Bengal (Mir Kasim), the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The British victory established their supremacy in India.