Govt. Exams
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Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, making it one of the states with significant representation in the Indian Parliament after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The Rajmahal Hills in Bihar are known for their scenic landscape along the Ganga River. However, the question might refer to the Rajgir hills (not Rajmahal), which are more important pilgrimages sites associated with Buddha.
Mahatma Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 against indigo planters in Champaran, Bihar. Though Gandhi was not from Bihar, this movement was conducted in Bihar and is a significant part of its freedom struggle history.
The Ganga Action Plan was launched in 1985 by the Indian government to clean the Ganga River. Bihar is significantly affected as the Ganga flows through the state, and several cities like Patna depend on it.
The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought near Patna between the East India Company and a coalition of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Awadh), and Mir Jafar (former Nawab). It established British dominance in northern India.
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.
Bakhtiyar Khilji, an Islamic general, attacked Nalanda University around 1193 CE and destroyed much of its library and infrastructure, leading to its decline.
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.
Sarnath is located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar. However, many other important Buddhist sites are in Bihar including Bodh Gaya and Nalanda.
The Kosi River is a tributary of the Ganges River. It originates in the Himalayas and flows through Bihar before joining the Ganges.
