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).
The Licchavi Kingdom, centered in Vaishali (Bihar), was primarily governed by which system?
AMonarchy
BDemocratic confederacy
COligarchy
DTheocracy
Correct Answer: B. Democratic confederacy
Explanation:
The Licchavi Kingdom was a republican confederacy where power was distributed among several clans and ruled through an assembly. This early democratic system was admired by Buddha himself.
Which animal sculpture is prominently featured on the Ashoka Pillar capital found in Patna?
ATiger
BElephant
CLion
DHorse
Correct Answer: C. Lion
Explanation:
The Ashoka Pillar capital discovered at Patna features four lions facing the four cardinal directions. This lion capital became the national emblem of independent India.
The region known as 'Mithila' in ancient literature corresponds to which present-day district in Bihar?
AMuzaffarpur
BDarbhanga
CMadhubani
DSitamarhi
Correct Answer: B. Darbhanga
Explanation:
Mithila, the ancient kingdom mentioned in Hindu scriptures, corresponds to the Darbhanga and Madhubani regions of present-day Bihar. It was the kingdom of King Janaka and the birthplace of Sita according to Hindu mythology.
Which movement in Bihar, started by Medha Patkar, focused on environmental conservation and tribal rights?
AChipko Movement
BNarmada Bachao Andolan
CKosi Flood Movement
DBiharsharif Conservation Movement
Correct Answer: C. Kosi Flood Movement
Explanation:
While Medha Patkar is primarily known for the Narmada Bachao Andolan, movements in Bihar have focused on addressing Kosi River floods and environmental issues. The question tests knowledge of environmental movements in the region.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding?
AGanges River
BKosi River
CMahananda River
DBurhi Gandak River
Correct Answer: B. Kosi River
Explanation:
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.
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.
