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Q.11 Medium General Studies I
The Patna Sahib Gurdwara is associated with which Sikh Guru?
AGuru Nanak Dev
BGuru Gobind Singh
CGuru Teg Bahadur
DGuru Arjan Dev
Correct Answer:  B. Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation:

Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Patna marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Guru of Sikhism. It is one of the most important Sikh pilgrimage sites.

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Q.12 Medium General Studies I
The Buxar Battle of 1764 was fought between the British East India Company and which combination of rulers?
AMir Jafar and Siraj-ud-Daulah
BMir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Mir Jafar
CShah Alam II and Tipu Sultan
DRanjit Singh and the Sikhs
Correct Answer:  B. Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Mir Jafar
Explanation:

The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought near Patna between the East India Company and a coalition of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Awadh), and Mir Jafar (former Nawab). It established British dominance in northern India.

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Q.13 Medium General Studies I
The Ganga Action Plan, a major environmental initiative, was first launched in which year?
A1972
B1985
C1990
D1995
Correct Answer:  B. 1985
Explanation:

The Ganga Action Plan was launched in 1985 by the Indian government to clean the Ganga River. Bihar is significantly affected as the Ganga flows through the state, and several cities like Patna depend on it.

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Q.14 Medium General Studies I
Which freedom fighter from Bihar led the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917?
ARajendra Prasad
BMahatma Gandhi
CJawaharlal Nehru
DSubhas Chandra Bose
Correct Answer:  B. Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 against indigo planters in Champaran, Bihar. Though Gandhi was not from Bihar, this movement was conducted in Bihar and is a significant part of its freedom struggle history.

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Q.15 Medium General Studies I
Which hill range in Bihar is known for its scenic beauty and is a major pilgrimage site?
AVindhya Range
BRajmahal Hills
CWestern Ghats
DHimalayan foothills
Correct Answer:  B. Rajmahal Hills
Explanation:

The Rajmahal Hills in Bihar are known for their scenic landscape along the Ganga River. However, the question might refer to the Rajgir hills (not Rajmahal), which are more important pilgrimages sites associated with Buddha.

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Q.16 Medium General Studies I
The Lok Sabha constituency with the maximum number of seats in Bihar is approximately how many?
A30 seats
B40 seats
C50 seats
D60 seats
Correct Answer:  B. 40 seats
Explanation:

Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, making it one of the states with significant representation in the Indian Parliament after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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Q.17 Medium General Studies I
Which mineral is Bihar known for extracting in significant quantities?
AGold
BCopper
CMica
DBauxite
Correct Answer:  C. Mica
Explanation:

Bihar is one of India's major mica-producing states, with significant deposits in the southern plateau region.

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Q.18 Medium General Studies I
The Kosi River, often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar', flows through which districts?
APatna and Gaya
BSupaul, Araria, and Madhubani
CBhojpur and Buxar
DMuzaffarpur and Vaishali
Correct Answer:  B. Supaul, Araria, and Madhubani
Explanation:

The Kosi River flows through northern Bihar districts including Supaul, Araria, and Madhubani, frequently causing floods due to its unpredictable course.

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Q.19 Medium General Studies I
Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, spent his ascetic life in which region?
ABengal
BMagadha and Anga (Bihar region)
CGujarat
DKarnataka
Correct Answer:  B. Magadha and Anga (Bihar region)
Explanation:

Lord Mahavira attained moksha at Pawapuri in Bihar and spent much of his time in the Magadha and Anga regions of ancient Bihar.

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Q.20 Medium General Studies I
Which Mughal emperor established administrative control over Bihar?
ABabur
BAkbar
CJahangir
DAurangzeb
Correct Answer:  B. Akbar
Explanation:

Emperor Akbar strengthened Mughal control over Bihar and made it a prosperous province with better administration and tax systems.

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