Bihar ko jaano

What is the capital of Bihar?

• Gaya
• Darbhanga
• Bhagalpur
• Patna

Answer explanation

Patna, on the southern bank of river Ganga is the capital of Bihar. Ancient Patna, known as Pataliputra, was the capital of the Magadha Empire throughout the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Shunga, Gupta, and Pala dynasties.

When did the state of Bihar came into existence?

• March 22, 1912
• April 15, 1947
• August 15, 1950
• January 1, 1900

Answer explanation

The state of Bihar came into existence on March 22, 1912, when it was carved out of the Bengal Presidency as a separate province within the British Indian Empire.

The erstwhile kingdom of Magadh encompassed part of how many current states of India including Bihar?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

The ancient Magadh kingdom covered parts of the following current Indian states:

1. Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka the Great
• Chandragupta Maurya

• Harsha Vardhana
• Bimbisara

Answer explanation

The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya.He is also considered the first emperor of India, uniting the subcontinent under one administration. He established the empire by overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty in Magadha around 320 BCE.

Which famous ancient university was located in Bihar?

• Harshavardhana

• Vikramshila

• Takshashila

• Valabhi

Answer explanation

Vikramshila University was a prominent Buddhist monastery and university in ancient India, founded by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty around the 8th-9th century AD in Bhagalpur, Bihar.

Under which dynasty the Nalanda university was founded?

• Pala dynasty

• Maurya dynasty
• Gupta dynasty
• Sunga dynasty

Answer explanation

Founded in the 5th century CE by Gupta Emperor Kumargupta I (circa 415-455 CE). Later, it was further expanded and patronized by rulers like Harsha (606 - 447 CE) and the Pala Dynasty (8th - 12th centuries CE).

Which place in Bihar is associated with the enlightenment of Buddha?

• Bodh Gaya
• Nalanda
• Rajgir
• Pawapuri

Answer explanation

Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, a site in the Indian state of Bihar. He sat under a pipal tree (also known as the Bodhi tree) and meditated until he achieved enlightenment.

What is the ancient name of Patna?

• Patalipur
• Patnagar
• Patalinagar
• Pataliputra

Chhath Puja is dedicated to which deity?

• Shiva
• Vishnu
• Surya

• Ganesha

Answer explanation

Chhath Puja is primarily dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev). It also involves the worship of Chhathi Maiya, who is believed to grant children long life and good health.

Which President of India was born in Bihar?

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• Dr. Zakir Husain

• Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
• Pranab Mukherjee

Answer explanation

The first president of India and the only one to serve two terms.