Bihar Police Constable GK
31. The collection of Turushkadanda by the Gahadavala dynasty rulers in Bihar is mentioned in an inscription found in?
A) Gaya
B) Maner
C) Munger
D) Patna
C) Munger
Explanation: The inscription mentioning the collection of “Turushkadanda” (a kind of tax) by the Gahadavala dynasty was found in Munger, Bihar.
32. Who is the first disabled woman to climb Mount Everest?
A) Samina Baig
B) Arunima Sinha
C) Bachendri Pal
D) Raha Moharrak
B) Arunima Sinha
Explanation: Arunima Sinha is the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest. She achieved this remarkable feat in 2013, after losing a leg in a tragic train accident.
33. What is the name of the Himalayan peak located in the northwest corner of Bihar?
A) Kaimur Hills
B) Rajgir Hills
C) Kharagpur Hills
D) Someshwar Hills
D) Someshwar Hills
Explanation: The Someshwar Hills are located in the northwest corner of Bihar, near the Nepal border, and are a part of the Himalayan range.
34. Which of the following states is considered the most flood-prone state in India?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Jharkhand
C) Bihar
D) Nagaland
C) Bihar
Explanation: Bihar is one of the most flood-prone states in India, with numerous rivers like the Ganges, Kosi, and Gandak causing frequent and severe flooding.
35. Who was the author of the book “Mudrarakshasa”?
A) Kalidasa
B) Kalhana
C) Kautilya
D) Vishakhadatta
D) Vishakhadatta
Explanation: “Mudrarakshasa” is a Sanskrit play written by Vishakhadatta. It is a historical drama that depicts the cunning strategies of Chanakya in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
36. Where is the Vishnupad Temple located?
A) Gaya
B) Varanasi
C) Rajgir
D) Nalanda
A) Gaya
Explanation: The Vishnupad Temple is located in Gaya, Bihar. It is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it is believed to be built around the footprint of Lord Vishnu.
37. In which year was the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar declared a World Heritage Site?
A) 2002
B) 2003
C) 2004
D) 2005
A) 2002
Explanation: The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002 due to its significance as a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world.
38. Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s birthplace, Ziradei, falls under which district of Bihar?
A) Patna
B) Madhubani
C) Gaya
D) Siwan
D) Siwan
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was born in Ziradei, which is located in the Siwan district of Bihar.
39. Which of the following is included among the major industries of North Bihar?
A) Sugar, Jute, Paper, Chemicals, Rubber
B) Sugar, Medicine, Rubber, Motor Vehicles
C) Sugar, Jute, Paper, Medicine
D) All of these
A) Sugar, Jute, Paper, Chemicals, Rubber
Explanation: The major industries in North Bihar include sugar, jute, paper, chemicals, and rubber. These industries are significant contributors to the region’s economy.
40. Which of the following National Highways passes through Bihar?
A) 77
B) 19
C) 30
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Explanation: National Highways 77, 19, and 30 all pass through Bihar, making them important routes for transportation and connectivity in the state.