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Q.21Easy General Studies I
The Bodhi Tree, under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, is located in which present-day location?
ABodh Gaya, Bihar
BKushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
CLumbini, Nepal
DSanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: A. Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Explanation:
The Bodhi Tree is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, where Buddha meditated and achieved enlightenment. The Mahabodhi Temple stands nearby and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which Mughal emperor visited Bihar and is known to have constructed the Darbhanga Raj Palace?
AAkbar
BShah Jahan
CJahangir
DAurangzeb
Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan
Explanation:
While the Darbhanga Raj Palace was primarily developed by the Darbhanga Rajas during British rule, Shah Jahan's administration oversaw significant construction in Bihar. The palace is one of Bihar's most significant architectural structures.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating floods?
AGanga River
BKosi River
CBrahmaputra River
DYamuna River
Correct Answer: B. Kosi River
Explanation:
The Kosi River, originating in Nepal, is notorious for its unpredictable behavior and frequent floods, causing immense damage to Bihar. It has been called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating and recurring flood patterns.
Nalanda University was destroyed by which foreign invader in the 12th century?
AMuhammad of Ghur
BBakhtiyar Khilji
CMahmud of Ghazni
DMuhammad bin Tughlaq
Correct Answer: B. Bakhtiyar Khilji
Explanation:
Bakhtiyar Khilji, an Islamic general, attacked Nalanda University around 1193 CE and destroyed much of its library and infrastructure, leading to its decline.
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.
Which district in Bihar is known for its production of mithila art or Madhubani painting?
ADarbhanga
BMuzaffarpur
CMadhubani
DAraria
Correct Answer: C. Madhubani
Explanation:
Madhubani district is world-famous for its traditional Mithila or Madhubani painting, an ancient art form recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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.
Ashoka's famous Rock Edict XIII is located at which place in Bihar?
AVaishali
BRajgir
CBodh Gaya
DPataliputra
Correct Answer: B. Rajgir
Explanation:
The Ashoka Rock Edict XIII, which contains his famous Kalinga War message and the conversion of Ashoka to Buddhism, is located at Rajgir in Bihar, an ancient city with Buddhist significance.