Q1. What is the capital city of Bihar?
a) Patna
b) Gaya
c) Bhagalpur
d) Muzaffarpur
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Correct Answer: a) Patna
Explanation: Patna is the capital and largest city of Bihar. It is an ancient city that has been a major political, cultural, and economic center of Eastern India for over two millennia. Patna is situated on the southern bank of the Ganges River and serves as the seat of the state government.
Q2. When is Bihar Diwas (Bihar Day) celebrated?
a) March 22
b) April 1
c) August 15
d) November 15
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Correct Answer: a) March 22
Explanation: Bihar Diwas is celebrated annually on March 22 to commemorate the formation of Bihar as a separate state in 1912. On this day in 1912, Bihar was carved out of Bengal Presidency under British rule. The day is marked with various cultural programs and events across the state.
Q3. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent flooding?
a) Ganga
b) Kosi
c) Son
d) Gandak
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Correct Answer: b) Kosi
Explanation: The Kosi River is often referred to as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent and devastating floods. The river’s unpredictable nature, frequent course changes, and massive sediment load have caused extensive damage to life and property in Bihar over the years, earning it this unfortunate moniker.
Q4. Which famous ancient university was located in Bihar?
a) Takshashila
b) Vikramshila
c) Nalanda
d) Vallabhi
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Correct Answer: c) Nalanda
Explanation: Nalanda was a renowned ancient university located in Bihar. It was one of the world’s first residential universities and a major center of learning from the 5th to 12th centuries CE. Nalanda attracted scholars from various parts of Asia and was known for its extensive library and advanced studies in various subjects.
Q5. Who is known as the “Father of Bihar Movement”?
a) Jayaprakash Narayan
b) Karpoori Thakur
c) Ram Manohar Lohia
d) Anugrah Narayan Sinha
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Correct Answer: a) Jayaprakash Narayan
Explanation: Jayaprakash Narayan, also known as JP or Lok Nayak, is considered the “Father of Bihar Movement.” He led the Bihar Movement in 1974, which was a student and middle-class uprising against misgovernance and corruption. This movement later spread to other parts of India and played a crucial role in shaping the country’s political landscape.
Q6. Which famous Buddhist pilgrimage site is located in Bihar?
a) Sarnath
b) Kushinagar
c) Bodh Gaya
d) Lumbini
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Correct Answer: c) Bodh Gaya
Explanation: Bodh Gaya is a renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Bihar. It is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts Buddhist pilgrims from around the world.
Q7. What is the state animal of Bihar?
a) Tiger
b) Elephant
c) Gaur (Indian Bison)
d) Nilgai
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Correct Answer: c) Gaur (Indian Bison)
Explanation: The Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison, is the state animal of Bihar. It is the largest extant bovine and is native to South and Southeast Asia. The Gaur was chosen as Bihar’s state animal to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation in the region.
Q8. Which famous Sikh Guru was born in Patna, Bihar?
a) Guru Nanak Dev
b) Guru Gobind Singh
c) Guru Tegh Bahadur
d) Guru Angad Dev
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Correct Answer: b) Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation: Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last human Guru of Sikhism, was born in Patna, Bihar in 1666. His birthplace, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, is one of the five most sacred sites (Takhts) in Sikhism. Guru Gobind Singh played a crucial role in shaping Sikhism and founded the Khalsa.
Q9. Which famous style of painting originated in the Mithila region of Bihar?
a) Warli painting
b) Madhubani painting
c) Pattachitra
d) Kalamkari
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Correct Answer: b) Madhubani painting
Explanation: Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila painting, originated in the Mithila region of Bihar. This ancient art form is characterized by complex geometrical patterns, nature scenes, and depictions of Hindu deities. Traditionally done by women on mud walls, it has now gained international recognition as a unique form of Indian folk art.
Q10. Which famous Indian independence movement leader and the first President of India was born in Bihar?
a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
d) C. Rajagopalachari
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Correct Answer: c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of independent India, was born in Ziradei, Bihar in 1884. He was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and served as the President of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution. Dr. Prasad served as the President of India from 1950 to 1962.