Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams
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1. Which of the following gave Sher Shah Suri the title of Sher Khan for his bravery?
[A] Malik Mohammad Jaysi
[B] Bahar Khan Lohani
[C] Islam Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Bahar Khan Lohani]
Notes:
Sher Shah Suri was the son of Hasan Khan who was a jagirdar of Sasaram in South Bihar (Jaunpur). Sher Shah Suri served under the Afghan governor of Bihar named Bahar Khan Lohani, who gave him the title Sher Khan for his bravery as he killed a tiger.
2. Which region of Bihar was centre of the Videha Kingdom?
[A] Magadha
[B] Tirhut
[C] Bhojpur
[D] Mithila
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Correct Answer: D [Mithila]
Notes:
Videha Kingdom was an ancient Indian kingdom located in Mithila region which now lies in the northeastern Bihar and the eastern Terai of Nepal. In the Late Vedic period these regions were unified and belonged to northern part of Indian subcontinent. The regions of Videha kingdom became one of the major political and cultural centres. Mithila was centre of the Videha Kingdom and was popular for Brahmanical learning.
3. Which of the following district of Bihar does not shares its borders with Nepal?
[A] Madhubani
[B] Purnia
[C] Araria
[D] Sitamarhi
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Correct Answer: B [Purnia]
Notes:
Purnia does not shares its borders with Nepal. Purnia district is located in eastern Bihar. It is a part of Purnia Division. The district extends northwards from the Ganges river.
4. Where was the first Buddhist council held?
[A] Rajgriha
[B] Sarnath
[C] Gaya
[D] Nalanda
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Correct Answer: A [Rajgriha]
Notes:
The first Buddhist council was held in Rajgriha (now called Rajgir). It was held after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha. The council was held under the patronage of King Ajatashatru with the purpose of preserving Buddha’s teachings and rules for disciples.
5. Under whose reign, Magadha became the most powerful kingdom/empire in North India?
[A] Bimbisara
[B] Ashoka
[C] Ajatashatru
[D] Udayin
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Correct Answer: C [Ajatashatru]
Notes:
Ajatashatru was the son of King Bimbisara and was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. He forcefully took over the kingdom of Magadha from his father and imprisoned him. He followed policies of conquest and
expansion. He defeated his neighbours including the king of Kosala, then, He occupied Kashi and captured the smaller kingdoms. Because of his policies, Magadha became the most powerful kingdom in north India under his reign.
6. Which Buddhist chronicle tells about the rise & expansion of Buddhism in Sri Lanka?
[A] Buddha Charita
[B] Dipavamsa
[C] Culavamsa
[D] Mahavamsa
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Correct Answer: D [Mahavamsa]
Notes:
Mahavamsa tells about the rise & expansion of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. During the time of Ashoka’s reign,Trade routes were opened through southern India.Buddhist monks also used these roads for missionary activity. Buddhism entered Sri Lanka during this time. Mahinda(the son of Ashoka) was a Buddhist missionary. Devanampiya Tissa(The ruler of Sri Lanka) was converted to Buddhism by Mahinda. After that Buddhism became associated with Sri Lanka’s kingship.
7. Which of the following was birthplace of Mahavira?
[A] Lumbini
[B] Kundagrama
[C] Pataliputra
[D] Vaishali
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Correct Answer: B [Kundagrama]
Notes:
Bhagwan Mahavira was born at Kundagrama. This is assumed to be the modern town of Basu Kund, which is about 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of Patna(Bihar).
8. Which of the following was the World’s first Republic?
[A] Ajmer
[B] Vaishali
[C] Patna
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: B [Vaishali]
Notes:
Vaishali was the World’s first Republic. It was established before 500 BC. Vaishali was known for its successful grassroots democracy that helped it reach the zenith of its greatness.
9. Which religion is mostly followed by the people of Thailand?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Islam
[C] Christianity
[D] Buddhism
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Correct Answer: D [Buddhism]
Notes:
Buddhism is mostly followed by the people of Thailland. Around 95% of the population in Thailand is Buddhist, the highest concentration in the world. Emperor Ashoka helped to spread Buddhism into South East Asian countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Indo-China.
10. With reference to the minerals and districts where they are predominantly found in Bihar, consider the following pairs:
- Feldspar – Bhagalpur
- Pyrites – Jahanabad
- Granite – Bhagalpur
- Gold – Purnea
Which of the above is/are correct pairs?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1,2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
Granite is found in Bhagalpur. Feldspar is found in Gaya, Jamui and Monghyr districts. Pyrites is found in Rohtas district. Gold is found in Jamui district.
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