Question 1

Who was the physician of Magadh ruler, Bimbisara?

Accepted Answer

Jivaka was the royal physician of Magadh ruler Bimbisara. Bimbisara (546-494 BC) was the founder of the Haryanka dynasty and consolidated his position through matrimonial alliances: he married Kosaladevi (sister of Prasenajit), receiving the Kasi region as dowry; Chellana, a princess of the Lichchavi family; and Khema from the royal house of Madra. Bimbisara was contemporary to both Mahavira and Gautam Buddha. Jivaka was sent to Ujjain to treat Avanti King Pradyota for jaundice. Bimbisara was also recognized as the first Indian king to have a regular standing army. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 2

Who was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Bakhtiyar Khalji was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar. He attacked Hisar-i-Bihar in 1199 AD, invaded Bihar Sharif, and plundered Odantipuri Mahavihara. Bakhtiyarpur in Bihar Sharif is named after him. The earliest description of his invasion is in 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri' by Minhaj-i-Siraj. He also launched the Tibet campaign in 1206 AD and was assassinated upon returning to Bengal. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 3

Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Satyendra Prasanna Sinha was the first Indian Governor of Bihar and Orissa in 1920. He resigned in 1921. He was also the first Indian Advocate General of Bengal (1905), the first Indian member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1909), and the first Indian member of the British House of Lords. Additionally, he was elected President of the Indian National Congress in 1915 at the Bombay session. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 4

Who were the leaders of the Santhal Revolt?

Accepted Answer

Sidhu and Kanhu were the leaders of the Santhal Revolt (Santhal Hool) in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal against the British East India Company and the zamindari system. It started on June 30, 1855, and martial law was proclaimed on November 10, 1855, lasting until January 3, 1856. The rebellion was led by the four Murmu brothers: Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 5

In which year did the Chauri Revolt of Bihar take place?

Accepted Answer

The Chauri revolt of Bihar took place in 1798 AD. Other tribal revolts include the Bhumij revolt (1832-33) led by Ganga Narayan against British land revenue policy, and the Kol revolt (1831-32) led by Budhu Bhagat against transfer of land to outsiders. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 6

In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Bihar was part of Bengal Presidency under the British until 1912. Bihar and Orissa province was separated from Bengal in 1912. In 1936, by the Government of India Act, Bihar and Odisha became separate provinces of British India. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 7

At which place did Khudiram Bose try to kill Kingsford?

Accepted Answer

On April 30, 1908, in Muzaffarpur, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki threw a bomb intended for Kingsford, the district judge of Muzaffarpur, killing two European ladies. Khudiram Bose was arrested and hanged on August 11, 1908; Prafulla Chaki committed suicide. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 8

During which movement was Azad Dasta active in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Azad Dasta was a revolutionary organization founded by Jayaprakash Narayan during the Quit India Movement of 1942. It operated in Madhubani under Suraj Narayan Singh. Its aim was to paralyze government machinery, and training camps were set up to prepare men for revolutionary activities. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 9

In 1942 AD, on the occasion of which festival did Jayaprakash Narayan escape from Hazaribagh Jail?

Accepted Answer

Jayaprakash Narayan escaped from Hazaribagh Jail on Diwali night, November 9, 1942, along with other freedom fighters including Ramnandan Mishra, Yogendra Shukla, Suraj Narayan Singh, Gulab Sonar, and Shaligram Singh. The escapees divided into two groups, some going to north Bihar, others to Banaras. Large rewards were offered for their capture. [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

Question 10

Where was the first Buddhist Council convened?

Accepted Answer

The First Buddhist Council was held in 483 BC at Saptaparni Cave, Rajagriha. Mahakassapa was the chairman and Ajatashatru was the patron. Compilation of Sutta Pitaka by Ananda and Vinay Pitaka by Upali took place here. Subsequent councils: Vaishali (383 BC), Patliputra (250 BC), and Kashmir (72 AD). [67TH BPSC PRELIMS, 2022]

67th Prelims 2022

Who was the physician of Magadh ruler, Bimbisara?

Who was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar?

Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar?

Who were the leaders of the Santhal Revolt?

In which year did the Chauri Revolt of Bihar take place?

In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar?

At which place did Khudiram Bose try to kill Kingsford?

During which movement was Azad Dasta active in Bihar?

In 1942 AD, on the occasion of which festival did Jayaprakash Narayan escape from Hazaribagh Jail?

Where was the first Buddhist Council convened?

The total geographical area of Bihar state is

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

In which district of Bihar is Telhar Kund waterfall located?

Which is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake in Bihar?

Which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve?

Which district of Bihar is known as 'Silk City'?

What is the female literacy rate of Bihar as per Census 2011?

Choose the incorrect statement as per the Economic Survey of Bihar 2021-22

According to Economic Survey of Bihar 2021-22, what is the level of urbanization in the state at present?

Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per ascending level of urbanization

The fiscal deficit is expected to be what percent of GSDP of Bihar for the financial year 2022-23?

In which district of Bihar will the world's tallest (251m) Statue of Mother Sita be constructed?

Choose the option which is not part of the 'Saat Nischay Part-2 Scheme' of Bihar

Choose the correct order of Bihar State districts in descending order of per capita income

Who is the brand ambassador of Khadi in Bihar?

At which place in Bihar has North India's first bird ringing station been recently opened?

The 'Operation Prahar' in Bihar is related to

Hrithik Anand from Bihar has won which medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil?

Which of the following in Bihar started the 'Vulture Conservation Plan'?

'Sunandini Program' is related to