BPSC (Bihar) - MCQ Practice Questions

Ashoka's edicts were inscribed on stone pillars (sarnath pillar, etc.) and rock surfaces throughout his empire. Several of these edicts have been discovered in Bihar and are now protected archaeological monuments.

Gaya is historically significant as the site of Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment. The district is thus referred to as the 'Land of Buddha' and is a major pilgrimage destination.

The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was a non-violent movement against the exploitation of indigo farmers by British planters in East Champaran district. It was Gandhi's first major satyagraha in India.

The Ganges River enters Bihar from the west (from Uttar Pradesh) and flows through the state before exiting towards the east into West Bengal. It is a major geographical feature of Bihar.

Darbhanga is renowned as the 'Land of Poets' due to its rich cultural heritage and contribution to Sanskrit literature and Maithili poetry.

The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it frequently changes its course and causes devastating floods in North Bihar.

Nalanda University was one of the most important centers of Buddhist learning and attracted scholars from across Asia.

Madhubani painting is a traditional art form that originated in the Mithila region of Northern Bihar, particularly from Madhubani district.

Area = Length × Breadth = 240 × 180 = 43,200 square meters. Converting to hectares: 43,200 ÷ 10,000 = 4.32 hectares. (1 hectare = 10,000 sq.m)

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)

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.

Nalanda University was established during the Gupta period in the 5th century CE. It was one of the world's earliest residential universities and became a major center of Buddhist learning.

Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism and left several edicts and monuments in Bihar, including the famous Ashoka Stupa at Vaishali. He played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism throughout Asia.

Bodh Gaya is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya is one of the oldest brick temples in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Calculation: Literate population = Total population × Literacy rate = 100 million × 63% = 100 million × 0.63 = 63 million. This represents the estimated literate population in Bihar.

Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar elect representatives to the National Parliament (House of the People). Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha constituencies and plays a significant role in national politics.

Nalanda University, located in Bihar, was one of the most prestigious universities of ancient India, attracting scholars from across Asia during the 5th-12th centuries.

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 322 BCE. Ashoka was his grandson who later became one of the greatest emperors.

Pataliputra was the ancient name of Patna, which served as the capital of the Mauryan Empire and was a major center of power and learning.

The Bodhi Tree is located in Bodh Gaya, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, where Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment.