Bihar Special GK PYQ 54 of 603 · Historical Scenario

Which part of Bihar was unaffected by the revolt of 1857?

  • (i) Danapur
  • (ii) Patna
  • (iii) Arrah
  • (iv) Muzaffarpur
  • (v) Munger

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

  1. Aiv and v
  2. BOnly v
  3. COnly iv
  4. Diii, iv and v

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (b) Only v

Explanation

During the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar, Arrah (present-day headquarters of Bhojpur district), Danapur, Patna and Muzaffarpur were the major centres of the revolt. In Patna, Pir Ali (a bookseller) led the rebels. The rural population working against British rule supported the rebel sepoys. Munger remained unaffected by the Revolt of 1857.

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