BPSC (Bihar) — General Studies I
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Which reform movement, led by Ram Mohan Roy, had significant influence in Bihar during the 19th century and promoted social changes?
A Arya Samaj Movement
B Brahmo Samaj Movement
C Theosophical Society
D Singh Sabha Movement
Correct Answer:  B. Brahmo Samaj Movement
EXPLANATION

The Brahmo Samaj Movement, founded by Ram Mohan Roy, was a major reform movement that influenced Bihar and promoted rationalism, monotheism, and social reforms like opposing caste discrimination and promoting education.

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Q.2 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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Pataliputra, the ancient capital of the Mauryan Empire, is the modern-day name for which city?
A Gaya
B Patna
C Muzaffarpur
D Darbhanga
Correct Answer:  B. Patna
EXPLANATION

Pataliputra is the ancient Sanskrit name for modern Patna, the capital city of Bihar. It served as the capital of the Mauryan, Shunga, and Gupta empires and was one of the largest cities of the ancient world.

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Q.4 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.5 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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Which Mughal emperor granted the charter to establish the East India Company's first trading post in Bihar?
A Akbar
B Jahangir
C Shah Jahan
D Aurangzeb
Correct Answer:  B. Jahangir
EXPLANATION

Emperor Jahangir granted trading charters to the East India Company, facilitating their establishment of trading posts in various parts of India including Bihar.

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The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies, and what is its approximate length in kilometers?
A Mediterranean and Red Sea; 193 km
B Arabian Sea and Red Sea; 250 km
C Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf; 300 km
D Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea; 400 km
Correct Answer:  A. Mediterranean and Red Sea; 193 km
EXPLANATION

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and is approximately 193 kilometers long. (Note: This is general knowledge relevant to BPSC GS papers)

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Which ancient dynasty built the Gridhakuta (Vulture Peak) monastery near Rajgir in Bihar?
A Mauryan
B Gupta
C Pala
D Nanda
Correct Answer:  A. Mauryan
EXPLANATION

The Gridhakuta or Vulture Peak monastery was built during the Mauryan period and is an important Buddhist site associated with Buddha's teachings.

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Q.9 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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The Tiladhali Caves in Bihar are believed to be associated with which spiritual leader?
A Lord Buddha
B Mahavira
C Rishabhanath
D Parsvanath
Correct Answer:  B. Mahavira
EXPLANATION

The Tiladhali Caves are traditionally associated with Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who spent time in meditation there.

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