Bihar Special GK · Chapter 10 of 16

Art and Culture: BPSC Prelims PYQs

15 previous-year questions on Art and Culture, asked 1995–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   Which of the following is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site present in Bihar State of India?

   1. AMahabodhi Temple
   2. BBuddhist Monastery in Nalanda
   3. CAncient site of Vikramashila Monastery
   4. DTomb of Sher Shah Suri
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   In which of the following cities did Japanese build a World Peace Stupa?

   1. ADeo
   2. BRajgir
   3. CGaya
   4. DBodhgaya
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   Where is the 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa', said to be the highest in the world, located in Bihar?

   1. AVaishali
   2. BNalanda
   3. CRajgir
   4. DPatna
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   The original meaning of the word 'Vihar' is -

   1. ABuddhist monastery
   2. BLand of Angels
   3. CArya Pradesh
   4. DThe Land of Greenery
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?

   1. AAjivakas
   2. BTharus
   3. CJains
   4. DTantrikas
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   Mahabodhi Temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where-

   1. AGautama Buddha was born
   2. BGautama Buddha received enlightenment
   3. CGautama Buddha gave his first sermon
   4. DGautama Buddha passed away
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

   Chandragupta’s palace situated at Pataliputra is mainly made up of –

   1. ABricks
   2. BStones
   3. CWood
   4. DClays
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

   Which is the oldest church in Bihar?

   1. APadri Ki Haveli
   2. BLuke's Church
   3. CStephen's Church
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

   Which is the unique festival of Bihar?

   1. ADeepavali
   2. BBisu
   3. CVinayak Chaturthi
   4. DChhath Puja
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    'Surya Temple' is situated in which of the following cities?

    1. AGaya
    2. BBodhgaya
    3. CDeo
    4. DRanchi
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    The famous animal fair of Bihar is held on Kartik Purnima -

    1. AIn Gaya
    2. BIn Madhubani
    3. CIn Bhagalpur
    4. DIn Sonpur
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    What is the name of the one month long cattle fair organized at the confluence of Ganga and Gandak rivers?

    1. AKatihar Mela
    2. BSonepur Mela
    3. CPurnia Mela
    4. DMore than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

    In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is ‘Sujini’ in Bihar?

    1. AA type of glassware
    2. BA metal craft
    3. CA type of embroidery
    4. DA type of clay pottery
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    In which district of Bihar, the world's tallest (251 m) statue of Mother Sita will be constructed?

    1. AMadhubani
    2. BSitamarhi
    3. CBodh Gaya
    4. DPatna
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    'Nava Nalanda Mahavihara' is famous for what?

    1. AXuanzang Memorial
    2. BBirthplace of Mahavira
    3. CPali Research Institute
    4. DMuseum
    Answer and explanation →