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Which medieval ruler built the Grand Trunk Road that passes through Bihar?

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This question examines an important Bihar General Knowledge fact: “Which medieval ruler built the Grand Trunk Road that passes through Bihar?” The correct answer is Sher Shah Suri. Sher Shah Suri significantly developed the Grand Trunk Road. Bihar GK covers the state’s history, geography, rivers, districts, wildlife, culture, administration, economy, institutions and notable personalities. The answer Sher Shah Suri matches that requirement directly. Option A (Akbar) does not match the exact person, district, site, institution, event or association required by the question. Option C (Humayun) does not match the exact person, district, site, institution, event or association required by the question. Option D (Babur) does not match the exact person, district, site, institution, event or association required by the question.

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Correct Answer: Sher Shah SuriYour Answer: B

Explanation

gnificantly developed the Grand Trunk Road. The key to this question is the precise association expressed in its wording: “Which medieval ruler built the Grand Trunk Road that passes through Bihar?” The answer Sher Shah Suri matches that clue directly and is therefore factually appropriate. Option A — Akbar — is incorrect because it does not match the exact person, district, location, institution, river, event or identifying feature required by the question. It may be associated with another Bihar-related context, but that broader association does not satisfy this specific wording. Option C — Humayun — is incorrect because it does not match the exact person, district, location, institution, river, event or identifying feature required by the question. Option D — Babur — is incorrect because it does not match the exact person, district, location, institution, river, event or identifying feature required by the question. Bihar GK questions frequently place neighbouring districts, related historical personalities, nearby rivers or institutions from the same field among the options. Sher Shah Suri significantly developed the Grand Trunk Road.

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