Kunwar Singh, a freedom fighter from Bihar, participated in which major uprising against British rule?
Answer: A
Kunwar Singh of Jagdispur in Bihar was a prominent leader during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 against British colonial rule.
Q.89Medium
The Rajgir hills in Bihar are associated with which ancient kingdom?
Answer: A
Rajgir was the ancient capital of Magadha kingdom and served as a major center of power and learning during the Mauryan and subsequent periods.
Q.90Medium
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.91Hard
The Tiladhali Caves in Bihar are believed to be associated with which spiritual leader?
Answer: B
The Tiladhali Caves are traditionally associated with Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who spent time in meditation there.
Q.92Medium
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.93Hard
Which ancient dynasty built the Gridhakuta (Vulture Peak) monastery near Rajgir in Bihar?
Answer: A
The Gridhakuta or Vulture Peak monastery was built during the Mauryan period and is an important Buddhist site associated with Buddha's teachings.
Q.94Easy
The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies, and what is its approximate length in kilometers?
Answer: A
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and is approximately 193 kilometers long. (Note: This is general knowledge relevant to BPSC GS papers)
Q.95Hard
Which Mughal emperor granted the charter to establish the East India Company's first trading post in Bihar?
Answer: B
Emperor Jahangir granted trading charters to the East India Company, facilitating their establishment of trading posts in various parts of India including Bihar.
Q.96Medium
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.97Medium
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.98Easy
Pataliputra, the ancient capital of the Mauryan Empire, is the modern-day name for which city?
Answer: B
Pataliputra is the ancient Sanskrit name for modern Patna, the capital city of Bihar. It served as the capital of the Mauryan, Shunga, and Gupta empires and was one of the largest cities of the ancient world.
Q.99Hard
Which reform movement, led by Ram Mohan Roy, had significant influence in Bihar during the 19th century and promoted social changes?
Answer: B
The Brahmo Samaj Movement, founded by Ram Mohan Roy, was a major reform movement that influenced Bihar and promoted rationalism, monotheism, and social reforms like opposing caste discrimination and promoting education.
