Which mathematical constant appears in Aryabhata's astronomical calculations from Bihar? If Aryabhata calculated π as 62832/20000, what is this value approximately? (Show steps)

The correct answer is A: 3.1416. Step 1: Calculate 62832 ÷ 20000 = 3.1416. Aryabhata, the great mathematician from Pataliputra (Bihar), gave one of the most accurate values of π in the 5th century CE. His value was remarkably close to the actual value (3.14159...).

Which freedom fighter from Bihar played a key role in the Quit India Movement?

The correct answer is D: All of the above. All three—Rajendra Prasad, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Ram Manohar Lohia—were prominent freedom fighters from Bihar who actively participated in the independence movement and Quit India Movement.

The Jamshedpur-Asansol industrial corridor passes through which Bihar district?

The correct answer is B: Gaya. # Jamshedpur-Asansol Industrial Corridor: District Analysis The Jamshedpur-Asansol industrial corridor is a major economic zone in eastern India that passes through specific districts based on geographical location and infrastructure connectivity. **Step 1: Identify the Corridor Route** The Jamshedp

Under the Gram Panchayat Raj Act in Bihar, the reservation for women in panchayats is:

The correct answer is C: 50%. Bihar amended its Gram Panchayat Act to provide 50% reservation for women in local governance bodies, making it more progressive than the national 33.33% norm.

If a BPSC exam has 150 questions with 4 options each, and each correct answer carries 1 mark with 1/3 mark deducted for wrong answers, what is the total marks if a candidate answers 120 questions correctly and 15 incorrectly?

The correct answer is A: 110. 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).

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Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

A Brahmaputra

B Damodar

C Hooghly

D Mahananda

Correct Answer: B. Damodar

EXPLANATION

The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because it causes frequent floods in West Bengal and Bihar due to its unpredictable nature and heavy monsoon flows.

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