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📜 Modern History Chapter 19: The Non-Cooperation Movement in Bihar, 1920-1922 (असहयोग आंदोलन)

Module 2: Bihar Vidyapith and Bihar National College

📖 Chapter 19 of 28 🧩 Module 2 of 8 ⏱️ ~3 min read 💡 10 MCQs
Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 2.1: Bihar Vidyapith and Bihar National College

  • On 6 February 1921 Gandhi inaugurated both the Bihar Vidyapith and the Bihar National College at Patna, Bihar's first national college.
  • The Vidyapith aimed to bring together, control and direct all the national institutions opened in the province.
  • Mazharul Haq was the Vidyapith's first chancellor and Brajkishore Prasad its vice-chancellor; Rajendra Prasad became principal of the National College.
  • Early in 1921 national schools were opened, some existing schools were disaffiliated from the university and turned into national institutions, and these schools stopped taking government grants.
  • Sadaqat Ashram at Patna was founded by Mazharul Haq.
  • The 16th session of the Bihari Students' Conference met at Hazaribagh in 1921.
⭐ Key Points
  • In 1921 Gandhi inaugurated at Patna: Both (CDPO 1998).
  • When was the Bihar Vidyapith inaugurated? On 6 February 1921.
  • To bring together and direct the province's national institutions.
  • Mazharul Haq; Brajkishore Prasad became vice-chancellor.
  • Who was appointed principal of the Bihar National College? Rajendra Prasad.
  • Where was Bihar's first national college set up in 1921? Patna.
  • Who inaugurated the Bihar National College, Patna, on 6 February 1921? Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Which statement about changes in education in Bihar under Gandhi's influence is true? All of these.
  • Who founded Sadaqat Ashram? Mazharul Haq (CDPO 1998).
  • The 16th session of the Bihari Students' Conference was held at Hazaribagh in: In 1921 (BPSC 53-55th, 2011).
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Question: In 1921 Gandhi inaugurated at Patna: Answer: Both (a) and (b).
  • Question: When was the Bihar Vidyapith inaugurated? Answer: 6 February 1921.
  • Question: What was the aim of the Bihar Vidyapith? Answer: To bring together, control and direct all national institutions in the province.
  • Question: Who became the first chancellor of the Bihar Vidyapith? Answer: Mazharul Haq.
  • Question: Who was appointed principal of the Bihar National College? Answer: Rajendra Prasad.
  • Question: Where was Bihar's first national college set up in 1921? Answer: Patna.
  • Question: Who inaugurated the Bihar National College, Patna, on 6 February 1921? Answer: Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Question: Which statement about changes in education in Bihar under Gandhi's influence is true? Answer: All of the above.
  • Question: Who founded Sadaqat Ashram? Answer: Mazharul Haq.
  • Question: The 16th session of the Bihari Students' Conference was held at Hazaribagh in: Answer: 1921.
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MCQs

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Question 1: In 1921 Gandhi inaugurated at Patna:

Both (CDPO 1998).

Question 2: When was the Bihar Vidyapith inaugurated?

On 6 February 1921.

Question 3: What was the aim of the Bihar Vidyapith?

To bring together and direct the province's national institutions.

Question 4: Who became the first chancellor of the Bihar Vidyapith?

Mazharul Haq; Brajkishore Prasad became vice-chancellor.

Question 5: Who was appointed principal of the Bihar National College?

Rajendra Prasad.

Question 6: Where was Bihar's first national college set up in 1921?

Patna.

Question 7: Who inaugurated the Bihar National College, Patna, on 6 February 1921?

Mahatma Gandhi.

Question 8: Which statement about changes in education in Bihar under Gandhi's influence is true?

All of these.

Question 9: Who founded Sadaqat Ashram?

Mazharul Haq (CDPO 1998).

Question 10: The 16th session of the Bihari Students' Conference was held at Hazaribagh in:

In 1921 (BPSC 53-55th, 2011).
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One-liners

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In 1921 Gandhi inaugurated at Patna:

Both (a) and (b).

When was the Bihar Vidyapith inaugurated?

6 February 1921.

What was the aim of the Bihar Vidyapith?

To bring together, control and direct all national institutions in the province.

Who became the first chancellor of the Bihar Vidyapith?

Mazharul Haq.

Who was appointed principal of the Bihar National College?

Rajendra Prasad.

Where was Bihar's first national college set up in 1921?

Patna.

Who inaugurated the Bihar National College, Patna, on 6 February 1921?

Mahatma Gandhi.

Which statement about changes in education in Bihar under Gandhi's influence is true?

All of the above.

Who founded Sadaqat Ashram?

Mazharul Haq.

The 16th session of the Bihari Students' Conference was held at Hazaribagh in:

1921.
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