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Q.241 Medium
The Vishnupad Temple is located in which city of Bihar?
APatna
BGaya
CMuzaffarpur
DDarbhanga
Correct Answer:  B. Gaya
Explanation:

The Vishnupad Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Gaya. It is believed to be constructed over the footprint of Lord Vishnu and is an important pilgrimage site.

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Q.242 Hard
Which is the oldest inhabited city in Bihar?
AMuzaffarpur
BVaishali
CPatna
DGaya
Correct Answer:  B. Vaishali
Explanation:

Vaishali is one of the oldest cities in Bihar and was the capital of the Licchavi republic. It is historically significant and mentioned in ancient texts.

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Q.243 Medium
The Mahavira Jayanti celebrates the birth of which religious leader?
ABuddha
BGuru Nanak
CMahavira (Vardhamana)
DKabir
Correct Answer:  C. Mahavira (Vardhamana)
Explanation:

Mahavira Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He preached non-violence and asceticism in ancient Bihar.

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Q.244 Medium
Which empire constructed the Grand Trunk Road that passes through Bihar?
AMauryan Empire
BGupta Empire
CMughal Empire
DBritish Empire
Correct Answer:  A. Mauryan Empire
Explanation:

The Grand Trunk Road was built during the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka. It connected the empire and was later rebuilt during the Mughal period and further improved by the British.

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Q.245 Easy
If the annual rainfall in a Bihar district is 1200 mm and 60% falls during monsoon season, how much rainfall occurs during monsoon (in mm)?
A600 mm
B620 mm
C720 mm
D800 mm
Correct Answer:  C. 720 mm
Explanation:

Calculation: Monsoon rainfall = 60% of 1200 mm = 0.60 × 1200 = 720 mm. This represents the monsoon contribution to the total annual rainfall.

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Q.246 Easy
A farmer in Bihar has 50 hectares of land. If he uses 30% for wheat cultivation, how many hectares remain for other crops?
A15 hectares
B20 hectares
C35 hectares
D40 hectares
Correct Answer:  C. 35 hectares
Explanation:

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.

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Q.247 Medium
Which Sikh Guru was born in Patna?
AGuru Nanak
BGuru Gobind Singh
CGuru Arjan Dev
DGuru Hargobind
Correct Answer:  B. Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, was born in Patna on December 22, 1666. The Patna Sahib Gurudwara commemorates his birthplace.

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Q.248 Hard
The Bengal Famine of 1770 severely affected Bihar because:
AIt was caused by a tsunami
BPoor harvests and drought led to starvation
CBritish exploitation and heavy taxation
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
Explanation:

The Bengal Famine of 1770 was caused by a combination of poor harvests, drought, and the exploitative tax policies of the British East India Company. Bihar, as part of Bengal, suffered severe famine and loss of life.

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Q.249 Easy
Which modern city in Bihar is built on the ruins of ancient Pataliputra?
AGaya
BPatna
CVaishali
DMuzaffarpur
Correct Answer:  B. Patna
Explanation:

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.

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Q.250 Easy
Nalanda University was an ancient center of learning located in which district of Bihar?
APatna
BGaya
CNalanda
DBiharsharif
Correct Answer:  C. Nalanda
Explanation:

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.

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