Which state has the longest common boundary with Bihar?
Answer: B
Jharkhand shares the longest border with Bihar, running approximately 1,023 kilometers along the south.
Q.42Medium
If the population of a Bihar district is 5 million and grows at 2% per annum, what will be the population after 2 years?
Answer: B
Using compound growth formula: Final Population = Initial × (1 + rate)^time = 5 × (1.02)² = 5 × 1.0404 = 5.202 million
Q.43Medium
In which year did Mauryan Emperor Ashoka establish his reign?
Answer: B
Ashoka ascended to the throne of the Mauryan Empire in 273 BCE. He ruled from Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar) and became one of India's greatest emperors after the Kalinga War in 261 BCE.
Q.44Medium
The Bodhi tree, under which Buddha attained enlightenment, is located in which district of Bihar?
Answer: A
The Bodhi tree is situated in Bodh Gaya, which is in Gaya district of Bihar. The Mahabodhi Temple complex surrounding this sacred tree is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.45Medium
Which district in Bihar is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'?
Answer: B
Muzaffarpur district is famous for rice production and is often referred to as the 'Rice Bowl of India'. It is also known for litchi cultivation and contributes significantly to Bihar's agricultural economy.
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Q.46Medium
The Mauryan Empire had its capital at which location in Bihar?
Answer: B
Pataliputra (modern Patna) was the capital of the Mauryan Empire. It was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of its time and served as the political and administrative center of the empire.
Q.47Medium
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Vaishali in Bihar?
Answer: B
The Lichchhavi Republic had its capital at Vaishali. It was one of the earliest republican states in India. Buddha visited Vaishali multiple times, and it was the site of the Second Buddhist Council.
Q.48Medium
Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, was born in which district of Bihar?
Answer: B
Mahavira was born in Vaishali district around 599 BCE. He preached non-violence and established the principles of Jainism. Vaishali holds great significance in Jain religious tradition.
Q.49Medium
Which Mughal emperor built the Patna Mosque?
Answer: C
Emperor Aurangzeb commissioned the construction of the Patna Mosque (Jama Masjid) in the 17th century. It is one of the largest mosques in India and features prominent Mughal architecture.
Q.50Medium
The Ghaghara River forms the boundary between Bihar and which state?
Answer: A
The Ghaghara River forms the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the western and northern parts of Bihar. It is a major tributary of the Ganges River.
Q.51Medium
Chanakya, the ancient strategist and philosopher, belonged to which region of Bihar?
Answer: C
Chanakya (Vishnugupta) was associated with Takshashila, though he worked closely with the Mauryan court at Pataliputra in Bihar. He was a political theorist and authored the Arthashastra.
Q.52Medium
Which historical site in Bihar was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: B
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It is one of the oldest brick temples in India and is of great Buddhist significance.
Q.53Medium
Which of the following is NOT a major industry in Bihar?
Answer: C
While Bihar has significant agricultural, mining, and sugar production sectors, Software Technology Parks are not a major industry in Bihar. The state is primarily focused on traditional industries and agriculture rather than IT sectors.
Q.54Medium
Ashoka's rock edicts in Bihar provide information about which of the following?
Answer: B
Ashoka's rock and pillar edicts contain his administrative policies, moral teachings, and principles of governance, serving as primary sources for understanding his rule.
Q.55Medium
Which river is the second-longest tributary of the Ganges and flows through Bihar?
Answer: C
The Kosi River, originating in Nepal, is a major tributary of the Ganges and flows through Bihar. It is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent floods.
Q.56Medium
Rajgir, an important historical city in Bihar, was the capital of which ancient kingdom?
Answer: A
Rajgir (Rajagriha) was the capital of the ancient Magadha kingdom, one of the most powerful states in ancient India.
Q.57Medium
The Mauryan Empire had its capital at Pataliputra. Approximately how many years did the Mauryan rule last?
Answer: B
The Mauryan Empire ruled for approximately 137 years (322-185 BCE), with its capital at Pataliputra. Calculation: 322 BCE to 185 BCE = 137 years.
Q.58Medium
Which ancient text mentions Magadha as the greatest kingdom of ancient India?
Answer: B
The Mahabharata contains references to Magadha as a powerful and influential kingdom in ancient India, particularly during the Vedic and post-Vedic periods.
Q.59Medium
Vaishali in Bihar is significant in Buddhist history as the birthplace of which important figure?
Answer: B
Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara and founder of Jainism, was born in Vaishali. The city also held the Second Buddhist Council.
Q.60Medium
The Sone River, which forms the boundary between which two states, has a significant portion in Bihar?
Answer: B
The Sone River forms a boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for a considerable portion of its course before joining the Ganges.
