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.
Q.2Easy
What is the capital of Bihar?
Answer: B
Patna is the capital of Bihar state. It is an ancient city located on the banks of the Ganges River and was known as Pataliputra in ancient times.
Q.3Easy
Which ancient university was located in Bihar?
Answer: B
Nalanda University, located in Bihar, was one of the world's oldest universities and a center of Buddhist learning from the 5th to 12th centuries.
Q.4Easy
In which year did Bihar separate from West Bengal to become a separate state?
Answer: C
Bihar became a separate state on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. Before this, it was combined with Orissa as Bihar and Orissa.
Q.5Easy
Bodh Gaya, an important pilgrimage site, is located in which district of Bihar?
Answer: C
Bodh Gaya is located in Gaya district and is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
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Q.6Easy
Which ancient university in Bihar was a major center of Buddhist learning and attracted scholars from across Asia?
Answer: A
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.
Q.7Easy
The Bodhi Tree, under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, is located in which present-day location?
Answer: A
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.
Q.8Easy
The Chandragupta Maurya ruled from 322-298 BCE. How many years did his reign last?
Answer: B
Calculation: 322 - 298 = 24 years. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire and established his capital at Pataliputra (modern Patna), Bihar.
Q.9Easy
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating floods?
Answer: B
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.
Q.10Easy
In the 2011 Census, Bihar had a population of approximately how many crores?
Answer: C
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.
Q.11Easy
Which district in Bihar is known for its production of mithila art or Madhubani painting?
Answer: C
Madhubani district is world-famous for its traditional Mithila or Madhubani painting, an ancient art form recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Q.12Easy
The ancient Vaishali republic, which elected its rulers through a council, was located in which present-day district of Bihar?
Answer: B
Vaishali district in Bihar is home to the ruins of the ancient Vaishali republic, one of the world's oldest republics. It was the capital of the Lichchavi clan and had a democratic form of governance.
Q.13Easy
If the average rainfall in Bihar is 1000 mm per year and 60% falls during monsoon, what is the monsoon rainfall in mm?
Answer: B
Calculation: 1000 mm × 60% = 1000 × 0.60 = 600 mm. This represents the average monsoon rainfall in Bihar, which significantly impacts agriculture and water resources.
Q.14Easy
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Pataliputra during the Mauryan period?
Answer: A
Pataliputra was the capital of the Magadha kingdom during the Mauryan Empire under rulers like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka.
Q.15Easy
The Nalanda University, located in Bihar, was primarily known for studies in which field?
Answer: B
Nalanda University was one of the world's oldest universities and was a major center for Buddhist learning, attracting scholars from across Asia.
Q.16Easy
Which river is considered the lifeline of Bihar?
Answer: C
The Ganga River flows through Bihar and is the most important river for the state's agriculture, irrigation, and economy.
Q.17Easy
The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was primarily concerned with protesting against which system?
Answer: B
The Champaran Satyagraha was led by Gandhi to protest against the indigo plantation system where peasants were forced to grow indigo for European planters.
Q.18Easy
Bodh Gaya, an important pilgrimage site in Bihar, is associated with which religious figure?
Answer: C
Bodh Gaya is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the Bodhi tree.
Q.19Easy
Nalanda University, an ancient center of learning, was primarily known for the study of which subject?
Answer: B
Nalanda University, located in Bihar, was one of the world's oldest universities (5th-12th century CE) and was primarily renowned for studies in Buddhism, philosophy, logic, and metaphysics, attracting scholars from across Asia.
Q.20Easy
What is the approximate area of Bihar state in square kilometers?
Answer: B
Bihar covers an area of approximately 94,163 square kilometers, making it the third-smallest state in India by area but the third-most populous state by population.
