Bihar GK –MCQs Set 5

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The Champaran movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was successfully conducted in 1917. It was the first Satyagraha movement in India where Gandhi mobilized indigo farmers in Bihar against oppressive European planters, leading to reforms in the system. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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The average elevation of Bihar is approximately 53 meters above sea level. The state predominantly lies in the Indo-Gangetic plains, which are relatively flat and low-lying. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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Bihar is the 12th largest state in India by area. Though it is not the largest geographically, it is one of the most densely populated states due to its fertile plains and high population density. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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Golghar, a granary in Patna, was constructed in 1786 by Captain John Garstin during the governorship of Lord Cornwallis. It was built to store grain and prevent famine during the British period. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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Orissa (now Odisha) was separated from Bihar and established as a separate province in 1936. This reorganization was based on linguistic and administrative considerations. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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Bihar is administratively divided into 534 blocks. Each block is a unit of local governance, implementing developmental schemes and administrative work at the grassroots level. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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The plywood factory in Bihar is located in Hajipur. Hajipur is an industrial town near Patna and houses several manufacturing units including plywood production. [B.S.S.C. Block Statistical Supervisor Investigator/Assistant Examination-2010]

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Emperor Ashoka, the Mauryan ruler, had his capital at Pataliputra (modern-day Patna, Bihar). It was the administrative and political center of the Mauryan Empire and a hub of culture and learning. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'P.T.' Examination-2011]

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Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in Patna, Bihar, in 1666. His birthplace is now marked by the Takht Sri Patna Sahib, one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) in Sikhism. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'P.T.' Examination-2011]

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Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar, visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana in the 7th century CE. He documented Indian society, culture, and Buddhist institutions extensively. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'P.T.' Examination-2011]

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Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, called for a 'Total Revolution' (Sampoorna Kranti) in India during the 1970s, aimed at transforming political, social, and economic systems. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'P.T.' Examination-2011]

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Ashoka was the son of Bindusara, the second Mauryan emperor. Bindusara expanded the Mauryan Empire before Ashoka ascended the throne. [B.S.S.C. Product Under-Inspector (E.S.I.) Examination-2012]

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Bihar recorded the highest economic growth rate in India according to the Ministry of Statistics in 2012. The growth was driven by improvements in agriculture, infrastructure, and governance reforms. [B.S.S.C. Junior Engineer (Water Resources Department)-2012]

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Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya dynasty, abdicated the throne later in life and embraced Jainism, following the Jain monk Bhadrabahu. He died in Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. [B.S.S.C. Auditor Recruitment Examination-2012]

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Ashoka's inscriptions were written primarily in Greek, Kharoshti, and Aramaic scripts depending on the region, reflecting the diverse linguistic reach of his empire. [B.S.S.C. Auditor Recruitment Examination-2012]

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Takshashila is considered the oldest known ancient university (Gurukul) in India, dating back to at least 600 BCE, predating Nalanda and Vikramshila. [B.S.S.C. Auditor Recruitment Examination-2012]

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Sher Shah Suri is renowned for his land revenue system, which was highly systematic, efficient, and later adopted by the Mughal administration. He also improved roads and governance. [B.S.S.C. Auditor Recruitment Examination-2012]

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The ancient university of Nalanda is located in the modern state of Bihar. Nalanda was a significant center of learning and attracted students from across Asia. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'Main'-2013]

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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda International University to promote higher education and international collaboration. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'Main'-2013]

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Bihar lies to the north of Jharkhand. Jharkhand was carved out of southern Bihar in 2000, leaving Bihar in the northern part. [B.S.S.C. first undergraduate level (Secretariat Assistant) 'Main'-2013]