Govt. Exams
Entrance 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.
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.
Nalanda University was destroyed during the invasions by Turkic rulers in the 12th century, particularly by Bakhtiyar Khilji around 1193 CE, which led to the decline of Buddhist learning in India.
The Champaran Satyagraha was a non-violent resistance movement against the indigo plantation system in Champaran district, where peasants were forced to cultivate indigo for British merchants under exploitative conditions.
Vaishali is mentioned in the Mahabharata as an ancient city of the Vajji confederacy. It was also the birthplace of Mahavira and hosted Buddha's last sermon.
The Gram Sabha System, established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, strengthened local democratic governance at the village level in Bihar, empowering villagers to participate in decision-making.
The Bodhi Tree is located in Bodh Gaya, which is in Bihar itself (in Gaya district). Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under this sacred fig tree around 500 BCE.
Koderma district in Jharkhand (formerly part of Bihar) is known for its rich diamond and mica reserves. It has been an important mining region for gemstones in India.
