Which ancient text mentions Vaishali, an important city in Bihar, as a center of learning?
Answer: C
Vaishali is prominently mentioned in Jain scriptures as the birthplace of Mahavira and an important center of Jain learning and culture.
Q.322Easy
The Gol Ghar (Round House) monument in Patna was built during which period?
Answer: B
Gol Ghar was constructed by the British in 1786 as a grain store. It is a distinctive hemispherical structure and an iconic landmark of Patna.
Q.323Medium
Which district of Bihar is known as the 'Land of Ashoka'?
Answer: B
Nalanda district is historically significant as the location of the ancient Nalanda University and is associated with Emperor Ashoka's Buddhist heritage.
Q.324Hard
The Vikramashila University, another major center of learning in Bihar, was established by which ruler?
Answer: C
Dharmapal, a Pala dynasty ruler, established the Vikramashila University in the 8th century as a renowned center for Buddhist learning and philosophy.
Q.325Medium
Which ancient Magadhan king is credited with expanding his empire to include most of the Indian subcontinent?
Answer: C
Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire with capital at Pataliputra, conquered and united most of the Indian subcontinent around 322-298 BCE.
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Q.326Hard
The Ajatshatru cave complex is located in which Bihar district?
Answer: B
Ajatashatru caves are located in Rajgir, which is in Nalanda district. These caves are associated with early Buddhist monks and monastic life.
Q.327Hard
If Bihar covers approximately 94,163 km² and has a population of about 100 million, what is its approximate population density per km²?
Answer: C
Population density = Total population / Total area = 100,000,94000,163 ≈ 1062 per km². Bihar has one of the highest population densities in India.
Q.328Medium
Which famous saint and social reformer from Bihar founded the Brahmo Samaj?
Answer: B
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, born in Bengal but deeply connected to Bihar through his work, is credited with founding the Brahmo Samaj, a major reform movement.
Q.329Hard
The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is made of which material and in which architectural style?
Answer: B
The Mahabodhi Temple is constructed primarily of bricks in the ancient Buddhist architectural style, dating back to the 5th-6th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.330Hard
Which medieval ruler established the Shergarh fort in Bihar?
Answer: A
Sher Shah Suri built the Shergarh fort as part of his fortification strategy. He was known for his administrative reforms and military architecture during his rule in the 16th century.
Q.331Easy
The Nalanda University was primarily established to promote which field of study?
Answer: B
Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century CE in Bihar, was one of the world's oldest universities and was primarily dedicated to Buddhist studies, logic, and philosophy.
Q.332Medium
The Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon is located in which neighboring state of Bihar?
Answer: B
Sarnath is located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, where Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
Q.333Medium
The Jain Tirthankar Mahavira attained nirvana at which place in Bihar?
Answer: C
Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar, attained nirvana at Pawapuri (also called Pava) in Bihar at the age of 72.
Q.334Medium
Vaishali, an important ancient city in Bihar, was the capital of which republic?
Answer: D
Vaishali was the capital of the Licchavi Republic and was part of the Vajji confederacy, making it an important republican center in ancient India.
Q.335Medium
Which famous Chinese traveler visited Nalanda University during the reign of Harsha?
Answer: C
Xuanzang (also known as Hiuen Tsang) visited Nalanda University in the 7th century CE during the reign of King Harsha and spent considerable time studying there.
Q.336Medium
The Patna Museum houses which famous ancient artifact from the Mauryan period?
Answer: B
The Didarganj Yakshi statue, a polished sandstone sculpture from the Mauryan period, is one of the most prized possessions of the Patna Museum.
Q.337Easy
If a person travels from Patna to Bodh Gaya covering 250 km in 5 hours, what is their average speed?
Answer: B
Average speed = Total distance ÷ Total time = 250 km ÷ 5 hours = 50 km/h
Q.338Easy
The Gandak River, which flows through Bihar, is a tributary of which major river?
Answer: B
The Gandak River is a tributary of the Ganges River and forms the border between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in parts.
Q.339Hard
Which archaeological site in Bihar has revealed evidences of Paleolithic settlements?
Answer: C
Chirand, located in Saran district, is an important archaeological site that has provided evidence of Paleolithic and Neolithic settlements in Bihar.
Q.340Hard
The Vikramashila University was established by which Pala Empire ruler?
Answer: A
Vikramashila University was founded by Dharmapala, the Pala king, in the 8th century CE as a major center of Buddhist learning and research.
