BPSC (Bihar) - MCQ Practice Questions

The Nalanda University, located in Bihar, was primarily known for studies in which field?

Which river is considered the lifeline of Bihar?

The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was primarily concerned with protesting against which system?

Bodh Gaya, an important pilgrimage site in Bihar, is associated with which religious figure?

Which mineral is Bihar known for extracting in significant quantities?

The Kosi River, often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar', flows through which districts?

Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, spent his ascetic life in which region?

Which Mughal emperor established administrative control over Bihar?

The average annual rainfall in Bihar varies across regions. If the northern plains receive 1600 mm and southern plateau receives 800 mm, what is the average rainfall?

Which freedom fighter from Bihar is known for the Quit India Movement?

The Mauryan Empire's administrative structure included local governance. Which official was responsible for collecting taxes in a district?

If Bihar's population in 2010 was approximately 103 million and it grew at 2.5% per annum, what would be the approximate population in 2020 after 10 years? (Use compound growth formula)

Which ancient text describes Magadha as a powerful kingdom and mentions its rulers?

The socio-economic structure of Bihar during the British period was primarily based on which system?

Which dynasty, after the Mauryans, significantly influenced Bihar's cultural and religious landscape?

The literacy rate in Bihar is among the lowest in India. If Bihar's literacy rate is 63% and the national average is 74%, by what percentage point is Bihar below the national average?

Which historical council was held in Pataliputra under the patronage of Ashoka?

Nalanda University, an ancient center of learning, was primarily known for the study of which subject?

The Patna School of Miniature Painting emerged during which period in Bihar's history?

Which independence movement leader from Bihar was associated with the 'Quit India Movement'?