Dive into the heart of India with our quiz on Bihar! Test your knowledge about this vibrant state, its rich history, diverse culture, and significant events.
1. What is the significance of the city of Patna in ancient Indian history?
It was known for its temples
It was a spiritual hub
It was famous for trade
It was the capital of Magadha
2. Which ancient empire originated in the Magadha region, now part of Bihar?
Hoysala Empire
Maurya Empire
Mughal Empire
Chola Empire
3. What type of prehistoric art is found in the hills of Kaimur, Nawada, and Jamui in Bihar?
Metal statues
Rock paintings
Stone sculptures
Wood carvings
4. On which date was Bihar separated from Bengal during the British Raj?
2 October 1869
15 August 1947
22 March 1912
26 January 1950
5. What is the Champaran Satyagraha best known for?
Merger of princely states
Industrial labor rights
Farmers' protest against indigo plantations
Formation of linguistic states
6. The Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is significant due to which event?
Buddha attained Enlightenment
Birthplace of Krishna
Epic Mahabharata origins
First Jain Tirthankara
7. Which major ancient text was written in Bihar?
Abhijñānaśākuntala
Kama Sutra
Upanishads
Arthashastra
8. Who led the government after the 2005 Bihar assembly elections?
Nitish Kumar
Sharad Yadav
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Ram Vilas Paswan
9. Which two pacifist religions originated in the region now known as Bihar?
Zoroastrianism and Bahá'í
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Sikhism
Buddhism and Jainism
10. What is the earliest proof of human activity in Bihar?
Paleolithic caves at Darbhanga
Mesolithic remains at Munger
Iron Age relics at Patna
Neolithic tools at Gaya
11. Which major geographical feature does not describe Bihar's landscape?
Flood-prone areas
Fertile plains
Volcanic plateau
Hills of Kaimur
12. During which empire did Bihar’s capital Pataliputra become a significant administrative center?
