Indian State GK MCQ Questions on ‘Bihar’. Here we have given total 20 Quiz, very important for students.
1.) What is the capital of Bihar?
a) Patna
b) Ranchi
c) Gaya
d) Bhagalpur
Answer: a) Patna
2.) Which river flows through the city of Patna in Bihar?
a) Yamuna
b) Ganga
c) Brahmaputra
d) Godavari
Answer: b) Ganga
3.) Bihar is known for its historical significance and is often referred to as the “Land of _____.”
a) Temples
b) Rivers
c) Kings
d) Warriors
Answer: a) Temples
4.) The ancient university of Nalanda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which district of Bihar?
a) Gaya
b) Patna
c) Nalanda
d) Bhagalpur
Answer: c) Nalanda
5.) Bihar is famous for its Chhath Puja festival. This festival is dedicated to the worship of which celestial body?
a) Sun
b) Moon
c) Star
d) Planet Mars
Answer: a) Sun
6.) Which Maurya emperor, one of the most powerful rulers in ancient India, had his capital in Pataliputra (modern-day Patna)?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Ashoka the Great
c) Bindusara
d) Samudragupta
Answer: a) Chandragupta Maurya
7.) The famous Buddhist stupa known as the “Great Stupa” is located in which town of Bihar?
a) Bodh Gaya
b) Rajgir
c) Sarnath
d) Vaishali
Answer: a) Bodh Gaya
8.) Which traditional Bihari dish is made from fermented rice and lentils and is often served with various accompaniments like vegetables and chutney?
a) Litti Chokha
b) Sattu Paratha
c) Khichdi
d) Aloo Bonda
Answer: a) Litti Chokha
9.) In which year did Bihar separate from Jharkhand and become a separate state in India?
a) 2000
b) 1947
c) 1956
d) 1971
Answer: a) 2000
10.) Which river flows through the capital city of Bihar, Patna?
a) Yamuna
b) Ganga
c) Brahmaputra
d) Godavari
Answer: b) Ganga
11.) What is the official language of Bihar?
a) Hindi
b) Bhojpuri
c) Magahi
d) Maithili
Answer: a) Hindi
12.) Which ancient university, dating back to the 5th century BCE, was located in Bihar and was a center for learning in various fields including mathematics, astronomy, and medicine? a) Nalanda University
b) Takshashila University
c) Vikramashila University
d) Pataliputra University
Answer: a) Nalanda University
13.) The birthplace of which prominent Indian leader is in Bihar, and it is now a place of pilgrimage for many?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Patel
d) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: d) Rajendra Prasad
14.) Which festival, also known as Chhath Puja, is widely celebrated in Bihar to worship the Sun God?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Durga Puja
d) Chaiti Chhath
Answer: d) Chaiti Chhath
15.) What is the traditional folk dance of Bihar that involves colorful and rhythmic movements performed during festivals and celebrations?
a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Bihula
d) Jat-Jatin
Answer: c) Bihula
16.) Bihar is known for its famous sweet delicacy made from milk and sugar, often referred to as “Bihar’s Sweet Treasure.” What is it called?
a) Gulab Jamun
b) Rasgulla
c) Litti Chokha
d) Chhena Murki
Answer: d) Chhena Murki
17.) Which national park in Bihar is known for its population of the Bengal tiger and is an important wildlife conservation area?
a) Buxa Tiger Reserve
b) Palamau Tiger Reserve
c) Valmiki National Park
d) Simlipal National Park
Answer: c) Valmiki National Park
18.) Bihar played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Who is known as the “Bard of Bihar” and was a prominent freedom fighter and poet?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: c) Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
19.) Bihar is known for its unique style of handwoven silk fabric. What is it called?
a) Banarasi Silk
b) Patola Silk
c) Bhagalpuri Silk
d) Kanjeevaram Silk
Answer: c) Bhagalpuri Silk
20.) The historical site of Bodh Gaya in Bihar is associated with which important event in the life of Lord Buddha?
a) Birth
b) Enlightenment
c) Parinirvana (death)
d) First Sermon
Answer: b) Enlightenment
21.) Which famous freedom fighter from Bihar was known as “Bihar Kesari” and played a key role in the Champaran Satyagraha?
a) Jayaprakash Narayan
b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
d) Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Answer: d) Anugrah Narayan Sinha
22.) What is the traditional cuisine of Bihar known for, which includes dishes like litti chokha and thekua?
a) Spicy Curries
b) Sweets and Desserts
c) Rice Dishes
d) Vegetarian Delicacies
Answer: d) Vegetarian Delicacies
23.) The famous Nalanda University, an ancient center of learning, is located in the modern-day Nalanda district of Bihar. When was it founded?
a) 5th century BCE
b) 2nd century CE
c) 7th century CE
d) 12th century CE
Answer: a) 5th century BCE
24.) Which national highway connects Bihar to the neighbouring state of Jharkhand and is a vital transportation route in the region?
a) NH-1
b) NH-2
c) NH-22
d) NH-31
Answer: d) NH-31
25.) The traditional music and dance of Bihar often involve the use of a drum-like instrument. What is it called?
a) Tabla
b) Dholak
c) Sitar
d) Harmonium
Answer: b) Dholak
26.) What is the name of the historical fort in Bihar that played a significant role in the Indian Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?
a) Rohtas Fort
b) Bhagalpur Fort
c) Rajgir Fort
d) Munger Fort
Answer: a) Rohtas Fort
27). Which festival is celebrated with great fervor in Bihar to mark the victory of good over evil and includes the lighting of lamps and fireworks?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Dussehra
d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: c) Dussehra
28.) Which river in Bihar is a tributary of the Ganga and is known for its important role in the state’s agriculture and economy?
a) Son River
b) Kosi River
c) Gandak River
d) Sone River
Answer: c) Gandak River
29.) What is the name of the traditional Bihari snack made from gram flour, often served during festivals and special occasions?
a) Pakora
b) Samosa
c) Mathri
d) Thekua
Answer: d) Thekua
30.) Bihar is home to a famous pilgrimage site associated with Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. What is the name of this place?
a) Patna Sahib
b) Bodh Gaya
c) Nalanda
d) Rajgir
Answer: a) Patna Sahib