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Q.221 Medium
The Sher Shah Suri was born in which present-day district of Bihar?
ARohtas
BSasaram
CSiwan
DMunger
Correct Answer:  B. Sasaram
Explanation:

Sher Shah Suri was born in Sasaram in Bihar. He was an Afghan ruler who briefly ruled India and is known for his administrative reforms, including the construction of the Grand Trunk Road.

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Q.222 Hard
Which Paleolithic archaeological site in Bihar provides evidence of early human settlement?
ASenuwar
BChirand
CMundigak
DBhimbetka
Correct Answer:  A. Senuwar
Explanation:

Senuwar is a significant Paleolithic archaeological site in Bihar. It has yielded important evidence of early human habitation and stone tools dating back to the Paleolithic age.

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Q.223 Medium
If a landowner in Bihar owns two plots: one measuring 120 acres producing 60 quintals of rice and another measuring 80 acres producing 45 quintals of rice, what is the average productivity per acre across both plots?
A0.52 quintals per acre
B0.55 quintals per acre
C0.60 quintals per acre
D0.65 quintals per acre
Correct Answer:  A. 0.52 quintals per acre
Explanation:

Total production = 60 + 45 = 105 quintals. Total area = 120 + 80 = 200 acres. Average productivity = 105 ÷ 200 = 0.525 ≈ 0.52 quintals per acre.

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Q.224 Hard
The Ganga Sagar Island, which forms the border between Bihar and Jharkhand, is also known by which other name?
ASone Island
BBrahmagiri
CMansarovar
DKanyakumari
Correct Answer:  A. Sone Island
Explanation:

The Ganga-Sone confluence area is an important geographical feature. The Sone River forms a significant boundary and geographical feature in the region between Bihar and neighboring states.

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Q.225 Medium
Which ancient text mentions Pataliputra (modern Patna) as a major center of the Mauryan Empire?
AVedas
BArthashastra
CPuranas
DRamayana
Correct Answer:  B. Arthashastra
Explanation:

Kautilya's Arthashastra mentions Pataliputra as the capital of the Mauryan Empire. The text describes the city's administrative organization, fortifications, and importance as a center of power.

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Q.226 Easy
The Suez Canal connects which two major water bodies?
ARed Sea and Mediterranean Sea
BArabian Sea and Persian Gulf
CBay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
DBlack Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Correct Answer:  A. Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation:

The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, providing a crucial shipping route between Europe and Asia. This is an important international trade route with significant global implications.

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Q.227 Medium
Which district in Bihar is famous for its diamond and mineral resources?
ABodh Gaya
BRohtas
CKoderma
DAraria
Correct Answer:  C. Koderma
Explanation:

Koderma district is famous for its rich deposits of mica, coal, and other minerals. It is one of the most mineral-rich districts in Bihar and is an important center for mining and mineral extraction.

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Q.228 Medium
The Patna Sahib Gurudwara is associated with which Sikh Guru?
AGuru Nanak Dev
BGuru Govind Singh
CGuru Hargobind
DGuru Tegh Bahadur
Correct Answer:  B. Guru Govind Singh
Explanation:

Patna Sahib Gurudwara is the birthplace of Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism. It is one of the five most sacred Gurudwaras in Sikhism and is located in Patna city.

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Q.229 Hard
The British established their first factory in Bihar at which location?
APatna
BGaya
CMunger
DChapra
Correct Answer:  C. Munger
Explanation:

The British established their first factory in Bihar at Munger. This trading post became an important center for British commercial activities in Eastern India during the colonial period.

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Q.230 Medium
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' but originates in Bihar?
AKosi River
BBrahmaputra River
CMahananda River
DDamodar River
Correct Answer:  A. Kosi River
Explanation:

The Kosi River, originating in Nepal and flowing through Bihar, is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its devastating floods that affect Bihar and Bengal. It is one of the most unpredictable rivers in India.

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