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Q.381 Easy General Studies I
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)

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Q.382 Hard General Studies I
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.

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Q.383 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.384 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.385 Easy General Studies I
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.

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Q.386 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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Q.387 Medium General Studies I
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.

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Q.388 Easy General Studies I
Nalanda University was primarily dedicated to the study of which religion?
A Hinduism
B Sikhism
C Buddhism
D Jainism
Correct Answer:  C. Buddhism
EXPLANATION

Nalanda University was one of the most important centers of Buddhist learning and attracted scholars from across Asia.

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Q.389 Easy General Studies I
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
A Kosi River
B Mahananda River
C Burhi Gandak River
D Bagmati River
Correct Answer:  A. Kosi River
EXPLANATION

The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it frequently changes its course and causes devastating floods in North Bihar.

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Q.390 Medium General Studies I
The Vikramashila University was established during the reign of which dynasty?
A Gupta Dynasty
B Pala Dynasty
C Mauryan Dynasty
D Nanda Dynasty
Correct Answer:  B. Pala Dynasty
EXPLANATION

Vikramashila University was founded by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty in the 8th century CE in Bihar.

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