Personalities — Set 3
Bihar GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which revolutionary was executed for the Muzaffarpur Bomb Case of 1908?
Correct Answer: A. Khudiram Bose
Khudiram Bose was executed for his role in the Muzaffarpur Bomb Case. He attempted to assassinate Judge Kingsford but mistakenly killed two British women. He became one of the youngest martyrs of the freedom struggle.
Which Jain Tirthankara was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali?
Correct Answer: B. Mahavira
Lord Mahavira was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali. He was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He attained Nirvana at Pawapuri.
Prabhavati Devi, a freedom fighter, was the wife of which famous leader?
Correct Answer: C. Jayaprakash Narayan
Prabhavati Devi was the wife of Jayaprakash Narayan. She was a dedicated Gandhian and freedom fighter in her own right. She played a significant role in the Mahila Charkha Samiti.
Who among the following was a founding member of the Bihar Socialist Party?
Correct Answer: D. Yogendra Shukla
Yogendra Shukla was a founding member of the Bihar Socialist Party. The party was formed in 1931 along with leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan. He was a revolutionary freedom fighter.
The royal physician Jivaka was associated with the court of which ruler?
Correct Answer: A. Bimbisara
Jivaka was the royal physician in the court of King Bimbisara. Bimbisara sent him to treat Lord Buddha and King Pradyota of Avanti. He was a renowned medical expert of ancient India.
Who was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. Dhana Nanda
Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty. He was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya. Alexander the Great invaded India during his reign.
Which mathematician from Bihar gave the approximate value of Pi?
Correct Answer: C. Aryabhata
Aryabhata calculated the approximate value of Pi. He stated that Pi is approximately 3.1416. He wrote about this in his work 'Aryabhatiya'.
Who among the following is known as 'Bihar Kesari'?
Correct Answer: D. Sri Krishna Sinha
Sri Krishna Sinha is known as 'Bihar Kesari' (Lion of Bihar). He was a visionary leader and the first Chief Minister of the state. He led the historic entry of Dalits into the Baidyanath Dham temple.
Who served as the President of the Indian National Congress session in Bombay (1918)?
Correct Answer: A. Hassan Imam
Hassan Imam served as the President of the Indian National Congress session in Bombay in 1918. He was a prominent barrister and leader from Bihar. He played a significant role in the anti-Rowlatt Act agitation.
Who was the Governor of Bihar immediately before becoming the President of India?
Correct Answer: B. Zakir Husain
Dr. Zakir Husain was the Governor of Bihar before becoming the President of India. He served as Governor from 1957 to 1962. Later, Ram Nath Kovind also followed a similar path.