The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) led by Mahatma Gandhi in Bihar was primarily against which exploitation?
ACoal mining by British
BIndigo plantation exploitation
CSalt taxation
DTextile monopoly
Correct Answer: B. Indigo plantation exploitation
Explanation:
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.
Which ancient university in Bihar was destroyed during the Islamic invasions in the 12th century?
ATaxila University
BNalanda University
CUjjain University
DKashi University
Correct Answer: B. Nalanda University
Explanation:
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.
Which freedom fighter from Bihar is associated with the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail?
ARajendra Prasad
BJayaprakash Narayan
CKeshab Chandra Sen
DSurya Sen
Correct Answer: B. Jayaprakash Narayan
Explanation:
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.
If a BPSC exam has 150 questions with 4 options each, and each correct answer carries 1 mark with 1/3 mark deducted for wrong answers, what is the total marks if a candidate answers 120 questions correctly and 15 incorrectly?
A110
B115
C120
D125
Correct Answer: A. 110
Explanation:
Marks from correct answers = 120 × 1 = 120 marks. Marks deducted for wrong answers = 15 × 1/3 = 5 marks. Total marks = 120 - 5 = 115 marks. Unanswered questions = 150 - 120 - 15 = 15 (no marks, no deduction).
Which ancient Magadhan kingdom was ruled by the Nanda dynasty before the rise of the Mauryan Empire?
AAvanti
BMagadha
CKosala
DPancala
Correct Answer: B. Magadha
Explanation:
The Nanda dynasty ruled the Magadha kingdom and accumulated vast wealth. Chandragupta Maurya, aided by Chanakya, overthrew the Nandas and established the Mauryan Empire.
Which social reformer from Bihar founded the Brahmo Samaj movement?
AIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
BRaja Ram Mohan Roy
CKeshab Chandra Sen
DDebendranath Tagore
Correct Answer: B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, born in West Bengal but closely associated with Bihar's intellectual circles, founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hindu society and promote monotheism and rational thinking.
Which fort in Bihar was used as a stronghold by Sher Shah Suri and later modified by the Mughals?
ADarbhanga Fort
BRohtas Fort
CMunger Fort
DHajipur Fort
Correct Answer: B. Rohtas Fort
Explanation:
Rohtas Fort, built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century in Sasaram district, served as an important military stronghold. It is one of the largest forts in India and was strategically important.
Which Bihar-born scholar and mathematician made significant contributions to algebra and astronomy?
AAryabhata
BVarahamihira
CBhaskara I
DBrahmagupta
Correct Answer: A. Aryabhata
Explanation:
Aryabhata (476-550 CE), born in Pataliputra, Bihar, was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to trigonometry, algebra, and accurately calculated the value of pi.
In the ancient period, which trade route passed through Bihar connecting India with Central Asia and China?
AMaritime Silk Route
BOverland Silk Route
CSpice Route
DPearl Route
Correct Answer: B. Overland Silk Route
Explanation:
The Overland Silk Route passed through Bihar, connecting India with Central Asia and China. Pataliputra served as an important trading center on this route during the Mauryan and Gupta periods.
