Historical Scenario (Bihar)

Total Questions: 65

11. Which of the following was not a reason for making the sepoys of the East India Company rebellious? [64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

(a) The efforts of the officers of the Company to spread Christianity
(b) The order to the sepoys to travel on ships
(c) The stoppage of Bhatta
(d) The inefficiency of the officers
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) The inefficiency of the officers

Solution:The inefficiency of the officers was not a reason for making the sepoys of the East India Company rebellious. The multiple factors are reason related to sepoys of the East India Company rebellious.

12. The revolt of 1857 affected many towns of Bihar. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the occurrence of revolt in various towns of Bihar? [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Patna, Muzaffarpur, Rohini, Jagdishpur
(b) Rohini, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Jagdishpur
(c) Muzaffarpur, Patna Jagdishpur, Rohini
(d) Jagdishpur, Patna, Rohini, Muzaffarpur

Correct Answer: (b) Rohini, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Jagdishpur

Solution:The British East India Company's Government considered Bihar as an important administrative zone for many reasons. The headquarter of the 5th irregular Calvallary was located in Rohini village under Santhal Pargana district. On the eve of 12 June, 1857; it was this region which started the revolt. In Patna, the rebellion broke out on 3 July, 1857. Later on, the rebellion started in Muzaffarpur on 25 July, 1857 and in Arah (Jagdishpur) on 27 July, 1857.

13. Which of the following statement is correct. [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) The Maharajas of Dumrao, Darbhanga and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the English with men and money in 1857.
(b) In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumrao and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the English with men but not with money.
(c) In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumrao and Hatwa, and their fellow landlords helped the English with money but not men.
(d) In 1857, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumrao and Hatwa and their fellow landlords opposed the English.

Correct Answer: (a) The Maharajas of Dumrao, Darbhanga and Hatwa and their fellow landlords helped the English with men and money in 1857.

Solution:During the freedom struggle of 1857, some of the leading zamindars of Bihar helped the British with money and armed personnel. Such assistance was provided to British authorities by zamindars of Darbhanga, Dumaraon and Hatwa.

14. The city of Bihar Sharif was an important one in the middle ages [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

(i) as a centre of trade
(ii) as a centre for studies
(iii) as an administrative centre
(iv) as a religious centre

Select the correct answer from the following codes:

(a) i and iii
(b) i, ii and iii
(c) ii, iii and iv
(d) ii and iii

Correct Answer: (c) ii, iii and iv

Solution:Originally, the word ‘Bihar’ is related to Buddhist Viharas. In the medieval period, the city of Bihar Sharif was famous for the centre of education, administrative centres and religious centres. It is known for Odantapuri University established by Pala Emperor Gopala and for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Sheikh Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri.

15. The word 'Bihar' originally means: [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Buddhist Monastery
(b) Land of Angels
(c) Arya Pradesh
(d) Land of Greenery

Correct Answer: (a) Buddhist Monastery

16. When was Patna Lawn renamed as Gandhi Maidan? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) During Quit India Movement
(b) During Anti-Simon Commission Rally
(c) During Champaran Satyagrah
(d) On the eve of Independence
(e) None of the above/more than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) During Quit India Movement

Solution:Patna lawn was renamed Gandhi Maidan in 1948 after his assassination as a tribute. A statue of Gandhi was erected in the 1990s near the southern end of the Maidan. It was also known as Bankipore Maidan. It was used as a golf course and horse racing track during the period of 1824-1833 under British rule.

17. Who led the 1857 Revolt in Bihar? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Babu Amar Singh
(b) Hare Krishna Singh
(c) Kunwar Singh
(d) Raja Shahzada Singh
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Kunwar Singh

Solution:Kunwar Singh was a leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He belonged to a family of the Ujjainiya clan of the Parmar Rajputs of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. At the age of 80, he led a selected band of armed soldiers against the troops under the command of the British East India Company. He was the chief organiser of the fight against the British in Bihar. He is popularly known as Veer Kunwar Singh. He led the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Bihar.

18. When was Kunwar Singh, leader of revolt of 1857 in Bihar, breathed his last? [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

(a) 10th April, 1858
(b) 17th June, 1858
(c) 26th April, 1858
(d) 20th June, 1858

Correct Answer: (c) 26th April, 1858

Solution:The landlord of Jagdispur in Bihar and a notable leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Babu Kunwar Singh passed away on 26 April, 1858.

19. Kunwar Singh was the King of [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Hamirpur
(b) Dheerpur
(c) Jagdishpur
(d) Rampur

Correct Answer: (c) Jagdishpur