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Q.441 Medium General Studies I
The Patna Sahib Gurdwara is associated with which Sikh Guru?
A Guru Nanak Dev
B Guru Gobind Singh
C Guru Teg Bahadur
D Guru Arjan Dev
Correct Answer:  B. Guru Gobind Singh
EXPLANATION

Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Patna marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Guru of Sikhism. It is one of the most important Sikh pilgrimage sites.

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Q.442 Easy General Studies I
In the 2011 Census, Bihar had a population of approximately how many crores?
A 8.5 crores
B 9.3 crores
C 10.2 crores
D 11.5 crores
Correct Answer:  C. 10.2 crores
EXPLANATION

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar's population was approximately 10.3 crores (103 million), making it one of the most populous states in India.

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Q.443 Medium General Studies I
Nalanda University was destroyed by which foreign invader in the 12th century?
A Muhammad of Ghur
B Bakhtiyar Khilji
C Mahmud of Ghazni
D Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Correct Answer:  B. Bakhtiyar Khilji
EXPLANATION

Bakhtiyar Khilji, an Islamic general, attacked Nalanda University around 1193 CE and destroyed much of its library and infrastructure, leading to its decline.

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Q.444 Easy General Studies I
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating floods?
A Ganga River
B Kosi River
C Brahmaputra River
D Yamuna River
Correct Answer:  B. Kosi River
EXPLANATION

The Kosi River, originating in Nepal, is notorious for its unpredictable behavior and frequent floods, causing immense damage to Bihar. It has been called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating and recurring flood patterns.

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Q.445 Easy General Studies I
The Chandragupta Maurya ruled from 322-298 BCE. How many years did his reign last?
A 20 years
B 24 years
C 28 years
D 32 years
Correct Answer:  B. 24 years
EXPLANATION

Calculation: 322 - 298 = 24 years. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire and established his capital at Pataliputra (modern Patna), Bihar.

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Q.446 Medium General Studies I
Which Mughal emperor visited Bihar and is known to have constructed the Darbhanga Raj Palace?
A Akbar
B Shah Jahan
C Jahangir
D Aurangzeb
Correct Answer:  B. Shah Jahan
EXPLANATION

While the Darbhanga Raj Palace was primarily developed by the Darbhanga Rajas during British rule, Shah Jahan's administration oversaw significant construction in Bihar. The palace is one of Bihar's most significant architectural structures.

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Q.447 Easy General Studies I
The Bodhi Tree, under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, is located in which present-day location?
A Bodh Gaya, Bihar
B Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
C Lumbini, Nepal
D Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer:  A. Bodh Gaya, Bihar
EXPLANATION

The Bodhi Tree is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, where Buddha meditated and achieved enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple stands nearby and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.448 Easy General Studies I
Which ancient university in Bihar was a major center of Buddhist learning and attracted scholars from across Asia?
A Nalanda University
B Takshashila University
C Vikramashila University
D Odantapuri University
Correct Answer:  A. Nalanda University
EXPLANATION

Nalanda University, located in Bihar, was one of the world's oldest universities and the most prestigious center of Buddhist learning from the 5th to 12th century CE. It attracted scholars from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

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Q.449 Hard General Studies I
Which modern international border does Bihar share with another country?
A India-Nepal border
B India-Bhutan border
C India-Bangladesh border
D India-China border
Correct Answer:  A. India-Nepal border
EXPLANATION

Bihar shares the India-Nepal border in its northern region. West Champaran and East Champaran districts have significant sections of the Bihar-Nepal international boundary.

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Q.450 Hard General Studies I
The Rajgir Hills are associated with which religious figure?
A Sri Aurobindo
B Gautama Buddha
C Adi Shankaracharya
D Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Correct Answer:  B. Gautama Buddha
EXPLANATION

Rajgir (Rajagriha) is mentioned frequently in Buddhist texts as a place where Buddha spent considerable time. It was the capital of the Magadha empire under King Ajatashatru.

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