The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the British and which Indian rulers?
Answer: B
The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was fought between the British East India Company and a coalition of rulers from Bengal (Mir Jafar), Awadh (Shuja-ud-Daulah), and Bihar (Mir Kasim).
Q.202Medium
How many districts does Bihar have as of 2024?
Answer: C
Bihar has 38 districts as per the latest administrative divisions. The state was reorganized to form new districts over time.
Q.203Medium
The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was led by which freedom fighter?
Answer: B
Champaran Satyagraha was led by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against indigo plantations' exploitation. It was one of the first major Satyagraha campaigns in India.
Q.204Easy
What is the main agricultural product of Bihar?
Answer: B
Rice is the main agricultural product of Bihar due to the fertile Gangetic plains and adequate water supply from rivers like the Ganges and Kosi.
Q.205Medium
Which historical site in Bihar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: B
Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mahabodhi Temple complex there is architecturally significant.
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Q.206Medium
The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced war after which battle?
Answer: A
After the Battle of Kalinga, Emperor Ashoka was deeply moved by the bloodshed and decided to renounce war, embracing Buddhism and Dhamma (righteousness).
Q.207Medium
What is the total area of Bihar?
Answer: A
Bihar covers an area of 94,163 square kilometers, making it the third-smallest state in India by area but with a very high population density.
Q.208Hard
Which ancient university in Bihar was founded by Kumaragupta I?
Answer: B
Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty. It became the most renowned center of Buddhist learning in ancient Asia.
Q.209Medium
The Quit India Movement saw major participation in Bihar in which year?
Answer: B
The Quit India Movement was launched on August 9, 1942. Bihar witnessed significant participation with mass protests and strikes against British rule.
Q.210Easy
If a farmer in Bihar cultivates rice on 50 acres of land with a yield of 60 quintals per acre, what is the total yield in metric tons?
Answer: B
Total yield = 50 acres × 60 quintals/acre = 3000 quintals. Converting to metric tons: 3000 quintals ÷ 10 = 300 metric tons (1 metric ton = 10 quintals).
Q.211Hard
Which river forms the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: B
The Ghaghra (also spelled Gogra) River forms a significant portion of the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Q.212Hard
The Janata Dal party, which emerged as a major political force, was founded by which prominent Bihari leader?
Answer: B
Though Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) died before the formal founding of Janata Dal in 1988, his ideals and the JP Movement directly influenced its formation. The party emerged from movements he inspired.
Q.213Medium
Which Mughal emperor built the Bara Imambara in Patna?
Answer: B
The Bara Imambara in Patna was constructed during the reign of Aurangzeb in the 17th century. It is one of the largest imambaras in India and serves as an important Islamic monument in Bihar.
Q.214Medium
In which year did Bihar become a separate state from Bengal Presidency?
Answer: B
Bihar was established as a separate administrative unit in 1911 when it was separated from Bengal Presidency. This administrative reorganization created the province of Bihar and Orissa.
Q.215Easy
The Nalanda University, one of the oldest universities in the world, was located in which district of Bihar?
Answer: B
Nalanda University was located in Nalanda district of Bihar. It was founded in the 5th century CE and was one of the most prestigious centers of learning in ancient India, attracting scholars from across Asia.
Q.216Medium
Which freedom fighter led the Bardoli Satyagraha, which had significant impact in Bihar?
Answer: A
Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in Gujarat in 1928. Though primarily a Gujarat movement, it inspired similar movements across India including Bihar and strengthened the independence struggle.
Q.217Easy
Which language is the official language of Bihar?
Answer: B
Hindi is the official language of Bihar. While several other languages like Maithili, Magahi, and Angika are spoken in different regions of Bihar, Hindi remains the primary official language for administration and education.
Q.218Medium
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.219Hard
Which Paleolithic archaeological site in Bihar provides evidence of early human settlement?
Answer: A
Senuwar is a significant Paleolithic archaeological site in Bihar. It has yielded important evidence of early human habitation and stone tools dating back to the Paleolithic age.
Q.220Medium
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.
