Bhagalpur is famous for its silk industry and is known as the 'Silk City of India.' It has a long tradition of silk weaving and production.
Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty ruled from Pataliputra in Bihar. He spread Buddhism across Asia and left edicts carved on pillars throughout his empire.
Madhubani painting is a traditional folk art form originating from Madhubani district. It features intricate designs and vibrant colors, depicting mythological themes.
Calculation: Monsoon rainfall = 60% of 1200 mm = 0.60 × 1200 = 720 mm. This represents the monsoon contribution to the total annual rainfall.
Land for wheat = 30% of 50 = 0.30 × 50 = 15 hectares. Remaining land = 50 - 15 = 35 hectares. This remaining land can be used for other crops.
Modern Patna is built on the site of ancient Pataliputra, the great city of the Mauryan Empire. Patna retains many historical sites from this ancient period.
Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest universities (5th to 12th century CE), is located in Nalanda district. It was a major center for Buddhist learning and attracted scholars from across Asia.
# Historical Analysis: Mauryan Emperor and Buddhism
This question tests knowledge of Mauryan dynasty history and the relationship between its rulers and Buddhism.
Step 1: Identifying Chandragupta Maurya's Life Journey
Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire (322-298 BCE) who built a vast empire through military conquest and strategic governance. After ruling successfully for many years, he renounced his throne and worldly possessions to embrace Jainism, eventually becoming a monk and spending his final years in meditation at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.
Step 2: Eliminating Other Options
Ashoka (grandson of Chandragupta) became a Buddhist following the bloodshed of the Kalinga War but remained emperor; he never renounced his throne. Bindusara (son of Chandragupta) was primarily a secular ruler with no major religious renunciation. Samprati (Ashoka's grandson) was a later ruler and never renounced his throne.
The correct answer is (A) Chandragupta Maurya — he is the only Mauryan emperor who actually renounced his throne to become a religious monk.
Vardhamana Mahavira (599-527 BCE), also known as Mahavira, was the founder and 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born in Vaishali, Bihar, and preached the principles of non-violence and asceticism.
The Kosi River is historically called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of its devastating and unpredictable floods that have caused immense damage to the region's agricultural lands and settlements.
