Mod 7: October–December 2025: Bihar in Freedom Struggle & Modern History Questions

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Modern History Questions in BPSC:

History forms the highest weighting block in BPSC (around 30–35 questions), focusing on Bihar's prominent role in national movements:

Revolt of 1857: Veer Kunwar Singh's campaigns across Jagdishpur (Bhojpur), Arrah, Azamgarh, and the defense of the Ganga river crossings against British commanders Le Grand and Eyre.
Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Rajkumar Shukla inviting Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran; resistance against the Tinkathia system (3/20th indigo cultivation); trial at Motihari.
Quit India Movement (1942): Martyrdom of the Seven Martyrs (Saat Shaheed) at Patna Secretariat on August 11, 1942; Jayaprakash Narayan's escape from Hazaribagh Jail on Diwali night and formation of Azad Dasta in Nepal.
Kisan Sabha Movement: Swami Sahjanand Saraswati founding the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (BPKS) in 1929 at Sonepur and the All India Kisan Sabha in 1936.

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Who invited Mahatma Gandhi to visit Champaran during the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress in 1916?

Pandit Rajkumar Shukla persistently met Mahatma Gandhi at Lucknow to highlight the plight of Champaran farmers.

From which royal estate did Veer Kunwar Singh lead the revolt of 1857 against the British in Bihar?

Veer Kunwar Singh was the Zamindar of Jagdishpur in Bhojpur district.

Under which system in Champaran were farmers legally compelled to grow indigo on 3/20th of their land?

Under Tinkathia, farmers were forced by European planters to plant indigo on 3 out of every 20 kathas of land.

On which date did the historic Secretariat Firing take place in Patna during the Quit India Movement 1942?

On 11 August 1942, seven young students attained martyrdom while attempting to hoist the tricolor at Patna Secretariat.

Who formed the underground guerrilla resistance group 'Azad Dasta' in Nepal during the 1942 movement?

Jayaprakash Narayan formed Azad Dasta in Nepal after escaping from Hazaribagh Jail.

Who founded the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (BPKS) at Sonepur in 1929?

Swami Sahjanand Saraswati formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929, with Sri Krishna Singh as secretary.

Who was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Bihar under the Government of India Act 1935 in 1937?

Mohammad Yunus formed the interim ministry in April 1937, followed by Dr. Sri Krishna Singh in July 1937.

Who presided over the Gaya Session of the Indian National Congress in 1922?

C.R. Das presided over the 37th Congress Session at Gaya in 1922 where council entry debates erupted.

Who presided over the 28th Congress Session held at Bankipore (Patna) in 1912?

R.N. Mudholkar presided over the 1912 Bankipore session, with Sachchidananda Sinha as secretary.

Who served as the provisional President of the Constituent Assembly of India on 9 December 1946 from Bihar?

Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha served as the provisional president, followed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad as permanent President.

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1857 Leader: ______

Veer Kunwar Singh (Jagdishpur).

Champaran Link: ______

Rajkumar Shukla & Tinkathia system.

Azad Dasta Founder: ______

Jayaprakash Narayan (1942).

Kisan Sabha Founder: ______

Swami Sahjanand Saraswati (1929).