Personalities — Set 2
Bihar GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 11–20 of 50
Who was the tenth Sikh Guru born in Patna?
Correct Answer: C. Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Sikh Guru born in Patna. His birthplace is now marked by the Takht Sri Patna Sahib. He established the Khalsa Panth in 1699.
Who established the 'Sadaqat Ashram' in Patna?
Correct Answer: D. Mazharul Haque
Maulana Mazharul Haque established the 'Sadaqat Ashram' in Patna. He donated his own land for this nationalist center during the Non-Cooperation Movement. Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad resided there after retirement.
Which Bharat Ratna recipient from Bihar was a legendary Shehnai maestro?
Correct Answer: A. Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan was the legendary Shehnai maestro from Bihar. He was born in Dumraon, Bihar. He received the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
Who was the most prominent leader of the Kisan Sabha movement in Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Sahajanand Saraswati
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was the most prominent leader of the Kisan Sabha. He formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929 to champion peasants' rights. His ashram was located at Bihta near Patna.
Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Anugrah Narayan Sinha was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. He also held the portfolio of Finance Minister in the first state cabinet. He was a close associate of Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Who is globally known as the 'Mountain Man' of Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Dashrath Manjhi
Dashrath Manjhi is known as the 'Mountain Man'. He carved a path through a hill near Gaya using only a hammer and chisel. His work shortened the travel distance for his village significantly.
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Correct Answer: A. Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire. He overthrew the Nanda dynasty with the help of Chanakya. He established his capital at Pataliputra.
Who persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran in 1917?
Correct Answer: B. Raj Kumar Shukla
Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran. He met Gandhi at the Lucknow session of the Congress in 1916. His efforts led to the first Satyagraha in India.
Which leader was honored with the title 'Desh Ratna'?
Correct Answer: C. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was honored with the title 'Desh Ratna'. He was the first President of India. He hailed from the Siwan district of Bihar.
Who is famously known as 'Maithil Kokil'?
Correct Answer: D. Vidyapati
Vidyapati is famously known as 'Maithil Kokil' (Cuckoo of Maithili). He was a great poet of the medieval period who wrote in Maithili and Sanskrit. His songs are still widely sung in the Mithila region.