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11. Why did Mir Qasim move his capital from Murshidabad to Munger?
[A] For Administrative purpose
[B] Due to the invasions of the Mughal rulers
[C] To stay free from the interference of Britishers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [To stay free from the interference of Britishers]
Notes:
Mir Qasim moved his capital from Murshidabad to Munger to stay free from the interference of Britishers. Mir Qasim tried to organize his army like the European one.
12. Where was the Boys Association established?
[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Rajgir
[C] Patna
[D] Darbhanga
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Correct Answer: D [Darbhanga]
Notes:
Boys Association was established in Darbhanga. It was established after a meeting which was held at Raj Maidan in Darbhanga. The meeting was presided over by Ashfaq Khan who was a barrister. This association played an important role in spreading Nationalism in this region.
13. In which state, the second largest rail-cum-road bridge is situated?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
The second largest rail-cum-road bridge is situated in Bihar. The name of the bridge is J.P. Setu or Digha-Sonepur bridge. It connects Digha Ghat of Patna and Pahleja Ghat of Sonepur which is in Saran district. It is named after Indian Independence activist Jayaprakash Narayan(J.P.Narayan). It was opened for the public on 3 February 2016. The length of the bridge is about 4556 metres. The largest rail-cum-road bridge of India is Bogibeel Bridge located in Assam.
14. In which year, the Gautam Buddh Wild Life Sanctuary was established?
[A] 1986
[B] 1996
[C] 1976
[D] 2006
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Correct Answer: C [1976]
Notes:
Gautam Buddh Wild Life Sanctuary is in Bihar. This wild life sanctuary was established in the year 1976 . In this wild life sanctuary, Tiger, Chamois leopard, deer and antelope with white spots are found.
15. Which of the following is the main source of information regarding early Turkish activities in Bihar ?
[A] Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
[B] Akbarnama
[C] Tazuk-i-Baburi
[D] Vakate-Mustaki
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Correct Answer: A [Tabaqat-i-Nasiri]
Notes:
Tabaqat-i-Nasiri was written by Minhaj-i-Siraj in Persian, it gave an elaborate history of Islamic world and the foundation of Muslim rule in India.
16. At which place in Bihar, inscriptions associated with Sri lankan Monk Mahanaman II were found at ?
[A] Munger
[B] Bhagalpur
[C] Barabar caves
[D] Bodhgaya
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Correct Answer: D [Bodhgaya]
Notes:
Mahanaman, a monk from Sri lanka constructed a temple at Bodhgaya, Bihar. The epigraphic inscription at Bodhgaya corroborate this information.
17. Saptadhara Kund, Brahmkund, Lachhaman Kund, Go-mukh Kund are some of the hot springs found in which Indian State ?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Many hot springs are found in Bihar. Some of them are :
Saptdhara – Rajgeer
Braham – Rajgeer
Surya – Rajgeer
Nanak – Rajgeer
Makhdum – Rajgeer
Go -mukh – Munger
Lachhaman – Munger
Sita – Munger
Rameshwar – Munger
Rishi – Munger
18. Which bridge is known as Koliwar bridge ?
[A] Abdul Bari Bridge
[B] Rajendra Bridge
[C] Mahatma Gandhi Bridge
[D] Son Bridge
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Correct Answer: A [Abdul Bari Bridge]
Notes:
Abdul Bari Bridge also known as Koliwar bridge is constructed on son river. It connects Arrah with Patna.
19. Who is the author of “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” ?
[A] Vijay Kumar Chaudhary
[B] Shashi Tharoor
[C] Chetan Bhagat
[D] Vikram Seth
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Correct Answer: A [Vijay Kumar Chaudhary]
Notes:
Vijay Kumar Chaudhary is the author of Siyasat Mein Sadasyata. The book was released by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
20. Identify the tribe on the basis of below observations:
- They believe that they are originated from arms of Brahma.
- System of Gharjamai is prevalent among them.
- Marriage within the same “Khili” is forbidden.
- Mainly found in Odisha and in small pockets of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Bhatudi
[B] Binjhia
[C] Birhor
[D] Baiga
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Correct Answer: A [Bhatudi]
Notes:
Bhatudi tribe is mainly found in Odisha but have migrated to neighboring states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal. They believe that they are originated from the arms of Brahma. Bathudi society have embraced Hinduism and worship Hindu gods and goddesses. While they observe some of the Hindu festivals and rituals, they have kept their animist beliefs.
