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Q.81
Medium
General Studies I
Which freedom fighter from Bihar played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement?
AJayaprakash Narayan
BKeshab Chandra Sen
CSurendra Sai
DKunwar Singh
Correct Answer:
A. Jayaprakash NarayanExplanation:
Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) was a prominent Bihari freedom fighter who played a vital role in the Quit India Movement of 1942.
Q.82
Medium
General Studies I
The Barabar Caves are located in which district of Bihar?
AGaya
BJehanabad
CNawada
DAurangabad
Correct Answer:
B. JehanabadExplanation:
The Barabar Caves, one of India's oldest rock-cut caves, are situated in Jehanabad district and date back to the Mauryan period.
Q.83
Easy
General Studies I
Madhubani painting originates from which region of Bihar?
ASouthern Bihar
BNorthern Bihar
CEastern Bihar
DWestern Bihar
Correct Answer:
B. Northern BiharExplanation:
Madhubani painting is a traditional art form that originated in the Mithila region of Northern Bihar, particularly from Madhubani district.
Q.84
Medium
General Studies I
The Sonepur Mela, Asia's largest animal fair, is held on the banks of which river?
AGanges and Kosi confluence
BGanges and Son confluence
CGanges and Burhi Gandak confluence
DGanges and Bagmati confluence
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges and Son confluenceExplanation:
Sonepur Mela is held at the confluence of Ganges and Son rivers in Saran district, attracting livestock traders from across India.
Q.85
Medium
General Studies I
In which year did Bihar separate from Odisha (formerly Orissa)?
Explanation:
Bihar was separated from Odisha (Orissa) in 1936 through the Government of India Act, forming a separate province.
Q.86
Hard
General Studies I
Which ancient text mentions 'Videha' kingdom, corresponding to modern Mithila region in Bihar?
AAtharva Veda
BRigveda
CSamaveda
DYajurveda
Correct Answer:
B. RigvedaExplanation:
The Rigveda contains references to the Videha kingdom, which corresponds to the ancient Mithila region in northern Bihar.
Q.87
Easy
General Studies I
If a rectangular agricultural field in Bihar has length 240 meters and breadth 180 meters, what is its area in hectares?
A4.32 hectares
B43.2 hectares
C432 hectares
D0.432 hectares
Correct Answer:
A. 4.32 hectaresExplanation:
Area = Length × Breadth = 240 × 180 = 43,200 square meters. Converting to hectares: 43,200 ÷ 10,000 = 4.32 hectares. (1 hectare = 10,000 sq.m)
Q.88
Medium
General Studies I
Kunwar Singh, a freedom fighter from Bihar, participated in which major uprising against British rule?
ASepoy Mutiny of 1857
BPeasant Revolt of 1872
CSalt March of 1930
DNon-Cooperation Movement
Correct Answer:
A. Sepoy Mutiny of 1857Explanation:
Kunwar Singh of Jagdispur in Bihar was a prominent leader during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 against British colonial rule.
Q.89
Medium
General Studies I
The Rajgir hills in Bihar are associated with which ancient kingdom?
AMagadha
BLicchavi
CVideha
DMithila
Correct Answer:
A. MagadhaExplanation:
Rajgir was the ancient capital of Magadha kingdom and served as a major center of power and learning during the Mauryan and subsequent periods.
Q.90
Medium
General Studies I
Which state has the longest common boundary with Bihar?
AOdisha
BJharkhand
CUttar Pradesh
DWest Bengal
Correct Answer:
B. JharkhandExplanation:
Jharkhand shares the longest border with Bihar, running approximately 1,023 kilometers along the south.
