BPSC (Bihar) - MCQ Practice Questions

The ancient kingdom of Magadha, which later became the core of the Mauryan Empire, had its capital at:

What is the approximate area of Bihar state in square kilometers?

Vaishali, an ancient republic in Bihar, is significant for being the birthplace of which religious figure?

The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's edicts in Bihar are primarily found inscribed on:

Which district of Bihar is known as the 'Land of Buddha'?

If Bihar's area is 94,163 sq km and its population density in 2020 was approximately 1,102 persons per sq km, what was its approximate population in 2020?

The Champaran Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in Bihar was primarily related to:

Mithila, an ancient region corresponding to modern-day North Bihar, is famous for which traditional art form?

Which Mauryan official is known to have visited Bihar during Ashoka's reign?

The Ganges River enters Bihar from which direction?

Bodh Gaya temple, one of the oldest brick temples in India, was primarily constructed during which period?

Which ancient university in Bihar was partially excavated in the 1920s by Dhananjay Kosh and others?

The Bihar-Jharkhand boundary follows which river for a significant portion?

Ashoka's grandson, Samprati, who ruled the Mauryan Empire, is believed to have been particularly active in promoting Buddhism in which region of Bihar?

What is the primary reason for seasonal flooding in the Mithila region of Bihar?

The historical city of Pataliputra (modern Patna) served as the capital of which two major empires in succession?

Which district in Bihar is known as the 'Land of Poets'?

The Vikramashila University was established during the reign of which dynasty?

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

Nalanda University was primarily dedicated to the study of which religion?