Personalities — Set 4
Bihar GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 31–40 of 50
Who was the first President of the Republic of India?
Correct Answer: C. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of the Republic of India. He served two consecutive terms as President. He was a key leader from Bihar during the independence movement.
Who is known as the 'Rashtrakavi' (National Poet) of India?
Correct Answer: D. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar is known as 'Rashtrakavi'. He was born in Begusarai district of Bihar. His fiery nationalist poetry inspired the freedom struggle.
Who was the Chancellor of Nalanda University when Hiuen Tsang visited?
Correct Answer: A. Shilabhadra
Shilabhadra was the Chancellor of Nalanda University during Hiuen Tsang's visit. He was a renowned Buddhist scholar. Under his guidance, Nalanda reached its zenith.
Who was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism?
Correct Answer: B. Mahavira
Lord Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born in the Vaishali district of Bihar. He propounded the five vows of Jainism.
Which ruler is credited with the construction of the Grand Trunk Road?
Correct Answer: C. Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri is credited with rebuilding and extending the Grand Trunk Road. This road connected Sonargaon in Bengal to Peshawar. He also introduced the 'Rupiya' currency.
Who wrote 'Indica', a book describing the administration of Pataliputra?
Correct Answer: D. Megasthenes
Megasthenes wrote the book 'Indica'. He was the Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. The book provides a detailed account of Mauryan administration and society.
Who led the Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56?
Correct Answer: A. Sidhu and Kanhu
The Santhal Rebellion was led by the brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. They fought against the exploitation by the British and zamindars. The rebellion took place in the Rajmahal Hills region.
Who is the tribal leader known as 'Dharti Aaba' (Father of the Earth)?
Correct Answer: B. Birsa Munda
Birsa Munda is revered as 'Dharti Aaba'. He led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) in the Chotanagpur region. He fought to protect tribal land rights.
Who played the key role in bringing Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran?
Correct Answer: C. Raj Kumar Shukla
Raj Kumar Shukla played the key role in bringing Gandhi to Champaran. He was an indigo cultivator who wanted to expose the plight of farmers. His persistence launched Gandhi's first major movement in India.
Which place in Bihar is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Sita?
Correct Answer: D. Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita. Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi is a major pilgrimage site associated with her birth. It is a central part of the Ramayana circuit.