Personalities — Set 1
Bihar GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 1–10 of 50
Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Sri Krishna Sinha
Sri Krishna Sinha served as the first Chief Minister of Bihar. He is popularly known as 'Bihar Kesari'. He held this office from 1946 until his death in 1961.
Which prominent leader is popularly known as 'Bihar Vibhuti'?
Correct Answer: A. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Anugrah Narayan Sinha is honored with the title 'Bihar Vibhuti'. He was the first Deputy Chief Minister of the state. He played a key role in the freedom struggle alongside Gandhi.
Which ancient scholar is credited with writing the 'Arthashastra'?
Correct Answer: B. Chanakya
Chanakya is the renowned author of the 'Arthashastra'. He was the prime minister and mentor to Chandragupta Maurya. This text is a classic treatise on statecraft and politics.
Who led the Revolt of 1857 in the region of Jagdishpur?
Correct Answer: D. Kunwar Singh
Kunwar Singh led the Revolt of 1857 in Jagdishpur. He was an octogenarian zamindar who fought bravely against the British. He is often called 'Veer Kunwar Singh' for his valor.
Who organized the 'Azad Dasta' (guerrilla band) during the Quit India Movement?
Correct Answer: A. Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan organized the 'Azad Dasta' in Nepal. This group conducted guerrilla warfare against British rule during the 1942 movement. He had escaped from Hazaribagh jail to lead this.
The famous mathematician Aryabhata was born in which ancient city?
Correct Answer: B. Kusumapura
Aryabhata was born in Kusumapura, which is identified with modern-day Patna. He was a great mathematician and astronomer of the Gupta period. He wrote the famous 'Aryabhatiya'.
Who is the author of the famous Hindi literary work 'Urvashi'?
Correct Answer: C. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
'Urvashi' was written by the celebrated poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award for this literary masterpiece. He is also known as the 'Rashtrakavi'.
Who served as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Correct Answer: D. Sachchidanand Sinha
Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha served as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly. He presided over the inaugural session on December 9, 1946. He was a prominent lawyer and journalist from Bihar.
The tomb of the medieval ruler Sher Shah Suri is located in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Sasaram
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in Sasaram. It is an architectural marvel built in the middle of an artificial lake. Sher Shah Suri founded the Sur Empire in North India.
Which leader is affectionately remembered as 'Lok Nayak'?
Correct Answer: B. Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan is famously known as 'Lok Nayak'. He led the 'Total Revolution' (Sampoorna Kranti) movement in the 1970s. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna.