BPSC (Bihar) - MCQ Practice Questions

# Institution of Eminence Status in Bihar

The "Institution of Eminence" scheme is a Government of India initiative to recognize and promote world-class institutions of higher education.

Step 1: Understanding the Institution of Eminence Scheme

The Government of India launched the "Institution of Eminence" scheme to grant autonomous status and special privileges to select higher educational institutions to help them achieve global rankings and excellence. This scheme identifies both established and emerging institutions with potential for becoming world-class universities.

Step 2: Analyzing Bihar Universities Against the Criteria

Among the options listed:

As of recent years, no university in Bihar has been granted the "Institution of Eminence" status by the Government of India. The status has been awarded to select institutions like Delhi University, IIT Bombay, IISc Bangalore, and a few others, but none from Bihar.

Final Answer: (D) None — No university in Bihar has received the Institution of Eminence status from the Government of India.

Bhagalpur is historically known as the silk city of India and was developed as a textile hub under the PM MITRA scheme.

Bihar's economic development plan emphasized food processing and agro-industries to leverage its agricultural strength and create employment.

Vaishali, the ancient capital of the Licchavi Republic, has been developed as a major heritage and Buddhist pilgrimage tourism site in Bihar.

Munger district is known for salt production from saline groundwater and is a significant salt-producing region in eastern India.

The Bihar Kaushal Development Mission is a state-specific initiative to provide skill training and employment opportunities to rural youth in Bihar.

# Understanding the Title 'Shaheed-e-Azam' in Indian Freedom Struggle

"Shaheed-e-Azam" is a Persian/Urdu term meaning "the Great Martyr," bestowed upon freedom fighters who made supreme sacrifices for India's independence.

Step 1: Identifying the Correct Freedom Fighter

Bhagat Singh (1907-1931) was a prominent revolutionary from Punjab who became widely recognized by this honorific title across India, including Bihar and the broader Hindi-speaking regions, due to his bold anti-colonial activities and ultimate martyrdom.

Step 2: Analyzing the Other Options

Final Answer: (C) Bhagat Singh — He is universally acknowledged as 'Shaheed-e-Azam' for his revolutionary activities with the HSRA (Hindustan Socialist Republican Association) and his execution in 1931, making him an iconic martyr across all of India, including Bihar.

Rajgir was the capital of the Magadha Kingdom, one of the most powerful ancient kingdoms in India. It was later replaced by Pataliputra as the capital.

The Great Stupa of Nalanda, also known as the Nalanda Stupa, is one of the largest brick structures built in ancient times and represents the architectural brilliance of the Gupta period.

The Ministry of Rural Development's schemes like MGNREGA and rural infrastructure development have been significant in Bihar's development focus in recent years.

Hiuen Tsang visited multiple significant Buddhist sites in Bihar including Nalanda University, Rajgir, and Bodhgaya during his travels in the 7th century CE.

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar's literacy rate was approximately 59.8%, which remains one of the lower literacy rates among Indian states, making education a key development priority.

Gaya district is known as the 'Land of Gods' because of its immense religious significance. It is home to the Vishnupad Temple and is a major pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees.