The Sher Shah Suri was born in which present-day district of Bihar?
Answer: B
Sher Shah Suri was born in Sasaram in Bihar. He was an Afghan ruler who briefly ruled India and is known for his administrative reforms, including the construction of the Grand Trunk Road.
Q.102Medium
If a landowner in Bihar owns two plots: one measuring 120 acres producing 60 quintals of rice and another measuring 80 acres producing 45 quintals of rice, what is the average productivity per acre across both plots?
Answer: A
Total production = 60 + 45 = 105 quintals. Total area = 120 + 80 = 200 acres. Average productivity = 105 ÷ 200 = 0.525 ≈ 0.52 quintals per acre.
Q.103Medium
Which ancient text mentions Pataliputra (modern Patna) as a major center of the Mauryan Empire?
Answer: B
Kautilya's Arthashastra mentions Pataliputra as the capital of the Mauryan Empire. The text describes the city's administrative organization, fortifications, and importance as a center of power.
Q.104Medium
Which district in Bihar is famous for its diamond and mineral resources?
Answer: C
Koderma district is famous for its rich deposits of mica, coal, and other minerals. It is one of the most mineral-rich districts in Bihar and is an important center for mining and mineral extraction.
Q.105Medium
The Patna Sahib Gurudwara is associated with which Sikh Guru?
Answer: B
Patna Sahib Gurudwara is the birthplace of Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism. It is one of the five most sacred Gurudwaras in Sikhism and is located in Patna city.
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Q.106Medium
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' but originates in Bihar?
Answer: D
The Kosi River, originating in Nepal and flowing through Bihar, is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its devastating floods that affect Bihar and Bengal. It is one of the most unpredictable rivers in India.
Q.107Medium
The Mahavira, founder of Jainism, spent his final years in which city of Bihar?
Answer: C
Mahavira spent his final years in Pawapuri (also spelled Pava) in Bihar, where he attained Nirvana. Pawapuri is an important pilgrimage site for Jains and contains the Samosaran temple marking the spot of his enlightenment.
Q.108Medium
The ancient seat of learning Takshashila was located in the region of modern-day:
Answer: C
Takshashila was located in modern-day Pakistan, not Bihar. However, it was an important center that influenced Indian education. Nalanda in Bihar was Bihar's premier ancient university.
Q.109Medium
Which Mughal emperor established the province of Bihar?
Answer: A
Emperor Akbar established Bihar as one of the subas (provinces) of the Mughal Empire. It was an important administrative division during his reign.
Q.110Medium
The Vishnupad Temple is located in which city of Bihar?
Answer: B
The Vishnupad Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Gaya. It is believed to be constructed over the footprint of Lord Vishnu and is an important pilgrimage site.
Q.111Medium
The Mahavira Jayanti celebrates the birth of which religious leader?
Answer: C
Mahavira Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He preached non-violence and asceticism in ancient Bihar.
Q.112Medium
Which empire constructed the Grand Trunk Road that passes through Bihar?
Answer: A
The Grand Trunk Road was built during the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka. It connected the empire and was later rebuilt during the Mughal period and further improved by the British.
Q.113Medium
Which Sikh Guru was born in Patna?
Answer: B
Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, was born in Patna on December 22, 1666. The Patna Sahib Gurudwara commemorates his birthplace.
Q.114Medium
Which district in Bihar is famous for its diamond reserves?
Answer: C
Koderma district in Jharkhand (formerly part of Bihar) is known for its rich diamond and mica reserves. It has been an important mining region for gemstones in India.
Q.115Medium
The Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha attained enlightenment, is located in which state that shares a border with Bihar?
Answer: B
The Bodhi Tree is located in Bodh Gaya, which is in Bihar itself (in Gaya district). Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under this sacred fig tree around 500 BCE.
Q.116Medium
Which administrative reform in Bihar aimed at strengthening local governance at the village level?
Answer: A
The Gram Sabha System, established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, strengthened local democratic governance at the village level in Bihar, empowering villagers to participate in decision-making.
Q.117Medium
Which ancient text mentions Vaishali, an important city in Bihar?
Answer: B
Vaishali is mentioned in the Mahabharata as an ancient city of the Vajji confederacy. It was also the birthplace of Mahavira and hosted Buddha's last sermon.
Q.118Medium
The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) led by Mahatma Gandhi in Bihar was primarily against which exploitation?
Answer: B
The Champaran Satyagraha was a non-violent resistance movement against the indigo plantation system in Champaran district, where peasants were forced to cultivate indigo for British merchants under exploitative conditions.
Q.119Medium
Which ancient university in Bihar was destroyed during the Islamic invasions in the 12th century?
Answer: B
Nalanda University was destroyed during the invasions by Turkic rulers in the 12th century, particularly by Bakhtiyar Khilji around 1193 CE, which led to the decline of Buddhist learning in India.
Q.120Medium
Which freedom fighter from Bihar is associated with the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail?
Answer: B
Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) was a prominent freedom fighter from Bihar who actively participated in the Quit India Movement. He later became famous for leading the social reform movement in independent India.
