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| 1. The phrase ‘equality before law’ used in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of | (A) Britain (B) USA (C) France (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Britain Article 14 guarantees “equality before the law” and “equal protection of the laws,” influenced by British constitutional principles. |
| 2. What was the duration in the making of the Indian Constitution? | (A) 1 year 10 months and 12 days (B) 2 years 10 months and 5 days (C) 2 years 11 months and 18 days (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 2 years 11 months and 18 days The Constituent Assembly met from December 9, 1946, to November 26, 1949, taking 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days. |
| 3. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to | (A) the Chief Minister (B) the Governor (C) the Legislative Assembly (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) the Legislative Assembly The Council of Ministers must maintain the confidence of the Legislative Assembly to remain in power. |
| 4. In the post-73rd Amendment era, there has to be decentralization of 1. Decision-making powers 2. System as a whole 3. Judicial powers 4. Administrative powers | (A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 1, 2 and 4 only (C) 2, 3 and 4 only (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) 1, 2 and 4 only The 73rd Amendment focused on decentralizing decision-making, the system as a whole, and administrative powers, but not judicial powers. |
| 5. The representation in the Rajya Sabha includes | (A) members directly elected by citizens (B) members indirectly elected by citizens through their representatives (C) members nominated by the President of India (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above Rajya Sabha includes members indirectly elected by state legislatures and nominated by the President, but not directly elected by citizens. |
| 6. Which of the following is concerned with the Supreme Court of India? | (A) Appellate jurisdiction (B) Original jurisdiction (C) Collegium system (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above The Supreme Court has appellate and original jurisdictions and follows the collegium system for judicial appointments. |
| 7. The minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions according to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act? | (A) 21 years (B) 25 years (C) 18 years (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) 21 years The 73rd Amendment sets the minimum age for contesting Panchayat elections at 21 years. |
| 8. Regarding Consumer Disputes Redressal at the district level, which statement is not correct? | (A) The State Government can establish more than one District Forum (B) One member of the District Forum shall be a woman (C) The District Forum entertains complaints up to ₹50 lakhs (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above All statements are correct: multiple forums can be established, one member must be a woman, and jurisdiction was amended to ₹50 lakhs in 2021. |
| 9. At what level does a Panchayat Samiti operate in the Panchayati Raj structure? | (A) District level (B) Gram Panchayat level (C) Block-level body (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Block-level body Panchayat Samiti operates at the block level, linking Gram Panchayats and Zila Parishad. |
| 10. Which was established as the first programme of community development? | (A) National Extension Service (B) Integrated Rural Development Programme (C) Cooperation Movement (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) National Extension Service Launched in 1953, it was the precursor to the Community Development Program. |
| 11. Objectives of the SEZ Act, 2005 include 1. Generation of economic activity 2. Promotion of exports 3. Creation of employment | (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) 1, 2 and 3 The SEZ Act aims to generate economic activity, promote exports, and create employment. |
| 12. Policy measure to improve agricultural marketing? | (A) Minimum Support Price (MSP) (B) Maintenance of Buffer Stock (C) Public Distribution System (PDS) (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above MSP, buffer stock, and PDS are all measures to improve agricultural marketing and ensure food security. |
| 13. Which committee suggested the enactment of the Competition Act, 2002? | (A) Rangarajan Committee (B) S. V. S. Raghavan Committee (C) Vijay Kelkar Committee (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) S. V. S. Raghavan Committee The Raghavan Committee recommended the Competition Act to promote fair trade practices. |
| 14. Match: Grey, Pink, Silver, Red Revolutions | (A) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2 (B) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 (C) a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1 Grey: Fertilizers, Pink: Tomato/Meat, Silver: Eggs, Red: Onion. |
| 15. Which Five-Year Plan focused on Human Resource Development? | (A) First (B) Third (C) Fifth (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above The Eighth Plan (1992-1997) focused on HRD, not the listed options. |
| 16. Which state received the highest FDI equity flow (April-Sep 2022)? | (A) Karnataka (B) Tripura (C) Gujarat (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Karnataka Karnataka, especially Bangalore, attracted significant FDI due to its tech hub status. |
| 17. In which budget was the Liberalized Exchange Rate Management System announced? | (A) 1991-1992 (B) 1992-1993 (C) 1993-1994 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) 1992-1993 LERMS was introduced in the 1992-1993 budget by Manmohan Singh. |
| 18. Goals of the Five-Year Plans? 1. Growth 2. Modernization 3. Self-reliance 4. Literature | (A) 1, 3 and 4 only (B) 2, 3 and 4 only (C) 1, 2 and 4 only (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above Growth, modernization, and self-reliance were goals; literature was not. |
| 19. Which organization surveys for determining the poverty line? | (A) NSSO (B) NITI Aayog (C) RBI (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) NSSO NSSO conducts surveys to collect data for estimating the poverty line. |
| 20. Trade balance of India (Dec 2022, provisional)? | (A) (-) 10-50 USD billion (B) (+) 11-98 USD billion (C) (-) 11-98 USD billion (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) (-) 11.98 USD billion India’s trade deficit for merchandise and services was ~$11.98 billion. |
| 21. Bihar’s lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate (2020-2022)? | (A) 4% rural, 6.5% urban (B) 6% rural, 8.1% urban (C) 7% rural, 9.1% urban (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) 4% rural, 6.5% urban Bihar’s FWPR was lowest at 4% in rural and 6.5% in urban areas. |
| 22. Maximum number of tax industries relative to which district? | (A) Darbhanga (B) Purnia (C) Kishanganj (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | DELETED Question deleted by the commission due to lack of specificity. |
| 23. Sex ratio improvement in Bihar per NFHS-5 (2015-2016 to 2020-2022)? | (A) 1062, 1090 (B) 1040, 1070 (C) 1030, 1050 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) 1062, 1090 Bihar’s sex ratio improved from 1062 to 1090 females per 1000 males. |
| 24. GSDP growth rate of Bihar (2020-2021)? | (A) 3% (B) 2% (C) 2.5% (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 2.5% Bihar’s GSDP growth rate was 2.5% as per the 2021-2022 Economic Survey. |
| 25. Correct statements about Bihar’s economy? | (A) Growth rate lowest at 2.5% (B) Produces mostly primary goods (C) Stagnant occupational structure (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above Bihar’s economy is agrarian (B) with a stagnant occupational structure (C); growth rate is not the lowest (A). |
| 26. Swadeshi and Boycott adopted during? | (A) Simon Commission visit (B) Partition of Bengal (C) Home Rule Movement (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Partition of Bengal Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted during the 1905 Bengal Partition protests. |
| 27. Who unfurled the Flag of Swaraj at the 1906 INC Calcutta Session? | (A) A. O. Hume (B) Dadabhai Naoroji (C) G. K. Gokhale (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Dadabhai Naoroji Dadabhai Naoroji unfurled the Swaraj flag and pushed for self-rule. |
| 28. Parallel movement in princely states during freedom struggle? | (A) State People’s Movement (B) Praja Mandal Movement (C) Swaraj Movement (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Praja Mandal Movement Praja Mandal Movement sought democratic reforms in princely states. |
| 29. Incorrect statement about the Indian freedom struggle? | (A) Gandhiji withdrew Non-Cooperation due to Chauri-Chaura (B) Gandhiji’s first major speech at BHU (C) Gandhiji arrested in 1921 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Gandhiji was arrested in 1922, not 1921; other statements are correct. |
| 30. Journal brought out by Abul Kalam Azad? | (A) The Comrade (B) Al-Hilal (C) Zamindar (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Al-Hilal Al-Hilal was published by Abul Kalam Azad to criticize British rule. |
| 31. How did the study of history foster nationalism in late 19th-century India? | (A) Refuting British portrayal of Indians (B) Highlighting India’s glorious past (C) Urging struggle against British rule (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above History helped by refuting British narratives (A), celebrating past achievements (B), and inspiring struggle (C). |
| 32. Incorrect statements about Non-Cooperation Movement in towns? 1. Only upper caste and rich participated 2. Justice Party boycotted elections 3. Students and professionals resigned | (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 1 and 2 only Participation was diverse (1 incorrect); Justice Party did not boycott (2 incorrect); resignations occurred (3 correct). |
| 33. Peasant leader, a Sanyasi who worked in Fiji and recited Tulsidas Ramayana? | (A) Jhinguri Singh (B) Yadunandan Sharma (C) Baba Ram Chandra (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Baba Ram Chandra Baba Ram Chandra mobilized peasants using Tulsidas Ramayana after working in Fiji. |
| 34. Founder of All India Harijan Sangh in 1932? | (A) Jagjivan Ram (B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi founded the All India Harijan Sangh in 1932 to promote the upliftment of marginalized communities. |
| 56. The Vikramshila University was established by | (A) Dharmapala (B) Devapala (C) Gopala (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Dharmapala Vikramashila University was established by the Pala emperor Dharmapala (783 to 820 CE) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. It was destroyed by Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji around 1193. |
| 57. Who among the following was the first Governor of Bihar? | (A) Sir James David Sifton (B) Sir Hugh Dow (C) Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Sir James David Sifton Sir James David Sifton was the Governor of Bihar and Orissa from 1932 to 1936 and then the first Governor of Bihar from April 1, 1936, to March 10, 1937, after the division of the province from Orissa. |
| 58. Who was the author of Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences? | (A) J. P. Narayan (B) Karpoori Thakur (C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. Rajendra Prasad authored “Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences” in 1949, reflecting on Gandhi’s relationship with Bihar and his influence through personal anecdotes. |
| 59. Which is the oldest church in Bihar? | (A) Luke’s Church (B) Stephen’s Church (C) Padri Ki Haveli (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Padri Ki Haveli Padri Ki Haveli, constructed in 1713 in Patna and redesigned in 1772, is the oldest church in Bihar, known as the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Luke’s Church (1830) and Stephen’s Church are newer. |
| 60. The late actor Kumudlal Ganguly, also known by his stage name Ashok Kumar, was born in which of the following cities of Bihar? | (A) Munger (B) Bhagalpur (C) Patna (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Bhagalpur Kumudlal Ganguly, known as Ashok Kumar, was born in Bhagalpur, Bihar, into a Bengali Hindu Brahmin family. He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988 and Padma Bhushan in 1999. |
| 61. Which of the following Union Ministries recently launched the YUVA 2.0 Scheme in 2022? | (A) Health and Family Welfare Ministry (B) Education Ministry (C) AYUSH Mantralay (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Education Ministry The YUVA 2.0 Scheme was launched by the Education Ministry in 2022 to promote reading and writing among young authors under 30, with a focus on the theme “Democracy.” |
| 62. The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in November 2022 with field videography of the country’s how many languages? | (A) 40 (B) 233 (C) 576 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 576 The Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) completed in November 2022 covered 576 languages, grouping over 19,500 dialects into 121 distinct mother tongues per the 2011 census. |
| 63. Which of the following committees submitted a report on gas pricing, recommending complete pricing freedom from January 1, 2026? | (A) Arun Goel Committee (B) Kirit Parikh Committee (C) P. K. Mohanty Committee (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Kirit Parikh Committee The Kirit Parikh Committee recommended complete pricing freedom for natural gas from January 1, 2026, to promote market-driven pricing and efficiency in the gas sector. |
| 64. Which of the following cities was not conferred with five-star garbage-free city rank according to Swachh Survekshan, 2022? | (A) Surat (B) Bhopal (C) Navi Mumbai (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above Surat, Bhopal, and Navi Mumbai were all conferred with five-star garbage-free city rank in Swachh Survekshan 2022, along with Mysuru, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati. |
| 65. The Prime Minister inaugurated the first greenfield airport ‘Donyi Polo Airport’ in which of the following locations? | (A) Dholka (B) Itanagar (C) Dibrugarh (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Itanagar The Donyi Polo Airport, the first greenfield airport in Northeast India, was inaugurated in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, named after the Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo) in local culture. |
| 66. Which animal has been approved as a food animal by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in November 2022? | (A) Himalayan yak (B) Mountain goat (C) Himalayan tahr (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Himalayan yak The FSSAI approved the Himalayan yak as a food animal in November 2022 to promote yak meat use and support livelihoods, addressing the declining yak population. |
| 67. India’s first floating financial literacy camp was organized recently by India Post Payments Bank in which of the following locations? | (A) Srinagar (B) Andaman Islands (C) Kerala (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Srinagar India Post Payments Bank organized the ‘Niveshak Didi’ floating financial literacy camp in Srinagar, targeting women to promote financial literacy. |
| 68. The President of India inaugurated PARAM KAMRUPA Supercomputer facility at which of the following IITs? | (A) Kharagpur (B) Bombay (C) Guwahati (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Guwahati The PARAM KAMRUPA supercomputer, with 838 teraflops performance, was inaugurated at IIT Guwahati under the National Supercomputing Mission. |
| 69. In the 90th Indian Air Force Day, celebrated on 8th October, 2022, an hour-long air display of eighty aircrafts was carried out over which of the following locations? | (A) Gateway of India, Mumbai (B) Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir (C) Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh An hour-long air display of 80 aircraft was conducted over Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, on October 8, 2022, for the 90th Indian Air Force Day. |
| 70. Which month of the year is celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah or National Nutrition Month under the Poshan Abhiyaan of the Government of India? | (A) May (B) September (C) July (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) September Rashtriya Poshan Maah is celebrated in September under the Poshan Abhiyaan to promote nutrition, targeting maternal and child health. |
| 71. What is the name of recently launched final module of China’s Tiangong Space Station? | (A) Tianhe (B) Wentian (C) Mengtian (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Mengtian The Mengtian module, launched in 2022, is the final laboratory module of China’s Tiangong Space Station, docking with the Tianhe core module for research. |
| 72. Which of the following is the world’s largest volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years? | (A) Mount St. Helens (B) Mauna Loa (C) Haleakala (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Mauna Loa Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano by volume, erupted on November 27, 2022, after 38 years, located on Hawaii’s Big Island. |
| 73. Who among the following recently received the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida? | (A) Michael Ondaatje (B) Pradeep Mathew (C) Shehan Karunatilaka (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Shehan Karunatilaka Shehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a prestigious literary award for English novels. |
| 74. What was the theme of the World Space Week, 2022? | (A) Women in Space (B) Satellites Improve Life (C) Space and Sustainability (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Space and Sustainability World Space Week 2022, celebrated from October 4-10, had the theme “Space and Sustainability” to promote sustainable space exploration. |
| 75. Which of the following laboratories claimed a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough in December 2022? | (A) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (B) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (C) Los Alamos National Laboratory (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory In December 2022, Lawrence Livermore achieved a net energy gain in nuclear fusion using inertial fusion with a 192-beam laser. |
| 76. Which of the following is Collins Dictionary’s word of the year 2022? | (A) Permacrisis (B) Carolean (C) Lawfare (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Permacrisis “Permacrisis” was Collins Dictionary’s 2022 Word of the Year, describing ongoing, continuous crises reflecting global instability. |
| 77. Which of the following countries, along with Senegal, launched the International Drought Resilience Alliance during COP27? | (A) Italy (B) Germany (C) Spain (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Spain Senegal and Spain launched the International Drought Resilience Alliance during COP27 in November 2022 to address drought impacts globally. |
| 78. The Embassy of which country a GI Tag for ‘Nihonshu’ for the first time in India? | (A) China (B) Japan (C) South Korea (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Japan The Embassy of Japan secured a GI tag for ‘Nihonshu’ (Japanese sake) in India, recognizing its cultural and traditional significance. |
| 79. Which of the following space agencies announced that it had successfully used steam to propel its EQUULEUS spacecraft? | (A) NASA (B) SUPARCO (C) JAXA (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) JAXA JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) announced the successful use of steam propulsion for its EQUULEUS spacecraft, a novel technology. |
| 80. What is the name of Tesla humanoid robot launched in October 2022? | (A) Optimus (B) Atlas (C) Pepper (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Optimus Tesla unveiled its humanoid robot named Optimus in October 2022, aimed at advancing automation and AI technology. |
| 81. The first floating solar power plant has been built at which place in Bihar? | (A) Dilbarpur, Darbhanga (B) Jamalpur, Darbhanga (C) Kadirabad, Darbhanga (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Kadirabad, Darbhanga Bihar’s first floating solar power plant, with a 2 MW capacity, was built at Kadirabad, Darbhanga, to utilize water bodies for renewable energy. |
| 82. According to the Economic Survey for the year 2019-2020, which district has lowest per capita income? | (A) Sheohar (B) Araria (C) Sitamarhi (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Sheohar Sheohar had the lowest per capita income in Bihar at ₹19.6 thousand per the 2019-2020 Economic Survey, with Patna having the highest at ₹131.1 thousand. |
| 83. According to the NITI Aayog SDG Report for the year 2020-2021, how much did the State of Bihar score? | (A) 22 out of 100 (B) 35 out of 100 (C) 52 out of 100 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 52 out of 100 Bihar scored 52 out of 100 in the NITI Aayog SDG Report 2020-2021, assessing progress on sustainable development goals. |
| 84. Which sport has been included in the Khelo India Women’s Tournament for the first time? | (A) Cricket (B) Track Cycling (C) Archery (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Track Cycling Track Cycling was included in the Khelo India Women’s Tournament for the first time to promote women’s participation in sports. |
| 85. Which of the following has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in August 2022? | (A) Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (B) Sikki Grass Products of Bihar (C) Mithila Makhana (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Mithila Makhana Mithila Makhana received a GI tag in August 2022, recognizing its unique quality from the Mithila region of Bihar. |
| 86. Which of the following has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2022? | (A) Astronomical Observatory at the Langat Singh College (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (C) Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above No Indian site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2022. Nalanda Mahavihara was listed in 2016, and Mahabodhi Temple in 2002. |
| 87. In the year 2020, Bihar gained the _______ rank out of 36 States in the Ease of Doing Business, awarded by Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP). | (A) 23rd (B) 24th (C) 25th (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above Bihar ranked 26th in the 2020 BRAP Ease of Doing Business, impacted by limited industrial development and infrastructure challenges. |
| 88. Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 28, 2022 at which place? | (A) Lakhisarai (B) Rajgir (C) Bodh Gaya (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Bodh Gaya Inaugurated on November 28, 2022, at Bodh Gaya, the Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana supplies treated Ganga water to Rajgir, Gaya, and Bodh Gaya with a ₹4,000 crore investment. |
| 89. Which of the following associations/boards declared equal pay for men and women players in October 2022? | (A) Bihar Cricket Association (B) Board of Control for Cricket in India (C) Gujarat Cricket Association (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Board of Control for Cricket in India The BCCI announced equal pay for men and women players in October 2022, a landmark decision for gender equity in cricket. |
| 90. The urbanization of the State has increased very rapidly in the last ten years. According to the 2011 Census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was just _________ percent, which has increased to _______ percent at present. | (A) 11.3, 15.3 (B) 12.2, 13.1 (C) 14.4, 15.5 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) 11.3, 15.3 Bihar’s urbanization was 11.3% in 2011, increasing to ~15.3% recently, with Patna having the highest urbanization at 44.3%. |
| 91. In the end of its mountainous journey Attock, the Indus River is joined by which river from Afghanistan? | (A) Amu Darya (B) Kabul River (C) Helmand River (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Kabul River The Kabul River from Afghanistan joins the Indus River near Attock, Pakistan, supporting regional agriculture. |
| 92. Which one of the following is the well-publicised wildlife campaign in the world, launched in 1973? | (A) Project Tiger (B) Lion Project (C) Sunderbans Project (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Project Tiger Launched in 1973, Project Tiger protects Bengal tigers with 55 reserves covering 78,135.956 sq. km, housing three-quarters of global tigers. |
| 93. Which of the following statements is true about troposphere? | (A) It is the topmost layer of the atmosphere (B) The temperature at this layer increase with the height (C) Its average height is 13 km (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Its average height is 13 km The troposphere, the lowest atmospheric layer, has an average height of 13 km; temperature decreases with height, and it’s not the topmost layer. |
| 94. The southern continent broken from Pangaea is called | (A) Laurasia (B) Gondwanaland (C) Pacific Ocean (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Gondwanaland Gondwanaland, the southern part of Pangaea, formed South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India; Laurasia was the northern part. |
| 95. The Arctic region and the Antarctic continent are situated near | (A) the Sahara Desert (B) the North and South Poles (C) the Amazon Basin (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) the North and South Poles The Arctic is near the North Pole, and Antarctica is near the South Pole, unlike the Sahara or Amazon regions. |
| 96. Which States of India have common border with Myanmar? | (A) Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram (B) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram (C) Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram These four states share borders with Myanmar; Assam and Tripura do not. |
| 97. Which one of the following is the world’s richest region from marine biodiversity perspective, comprising 21 islands with estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment, seagrasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves? | (A) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (B) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (C) Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve The Gulf of Mannar, with 21 islands, is India’s first marine biosphere reserve, rich in marine biodiversity, unlike Nanda Devi or Sunderbans. |
| 98. In which type of climatic region do Uttar Pradesh and Bihar fall as per Köppen’s classification scheme? | (A) Cwg (B) Aw (C) Dfc (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Cwg Uttar Pradesh and Bihar fall under Köppen’s Cwg (monsoon with dry winters), unlike Aw (tropical savanna) or Dfc (cold, humid winters). |
| 99. India’s territorial limit extends towards the sea up to how many nautical miles/km from the coast? | (A) 16 nautical miles (about 25.9 km) (B) 12 nautical miles (about 21.9 km) (C) 10 nautical miles (about 19.9 km) (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) 12 nautical miles (about 21.9 km) India’s territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles; the EEZ extends to 200 nautical miles for resource rights. |
| 100. Which of the following river valleys is rich in coal reserves in India? | (A) Damodar River Valley (B) Son River Valley (C) Mahanadi River Valley (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above Damodar (Jharia, Bokaro) and Mahanadi (Talcher, Korba) valleys are rich in coal; Son Valley has limited coal deposits. |
| 101. Which of the following statements is true about sugar industry in India? | (A) It is a weight-losing industry (B) Maharashtra has emerged as a leading sugar producer in the country (C) Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of sugar (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above The sugar industry is weight-losing (A), Maharashtra is a leading producer (B), and Uttar Pradesh is the largest, not second (C is incorrect). |
| 102. Towards the end of summer, there are pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomenon in Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka. Locally, they are known as | (A) Blossom showers (B) Norwesters (C) Mango showers (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Mango showers Mango showers occur in late April to June in Kerala and Karnataka, aiding mango ripening, unlike Norwesters (northeast India). |
| 103. The atmosphere is mainly heated by the | (A) short-wave solar radiation (B) reflected solar radiation (C) long-wave terrestrial radiation (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) long-wave terrestrial radiation The Earth’s surface absorbs short-wave solar radiation and emits long-wave terrestrial radiation, which heats the atmosphere. |
| 104. Which of the following States of India borders with the maximum number of districts in Bihar? | (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Jharkhand (C) West Bengal (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand each border 8 Bihar districts; West Bengal borders 3, and Nepal borders 7. |
| 105. Which of the following is the last railway station of Bihar in the train route from Bhagalpur towards Mirza Cheuki? | (A) Pirpainti Railway Station (B) Ammapali Railway Station (C) Kahalgaon Railway Station (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Ammapali Railway Station Ammapali is the last Bihar station on the Bhagalpur-Mirza Cheuki route, before crossing into Jharkhand. |
| 106. With reference to the mineral production in Bihar, consider the following statements: 1. Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites. 2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger (Monghyr) and Rohtas districts. 3. Gold deposits are found in Jamui district. | (A) 3 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above All statements are correct: Rohtas has 95% of India’s pyrites, limestone is in Kaimur, Munger, and Rohtas, and gold is in Jamui (222.88 million tonnes). |
| 107. Phalgu a sacred river flowing in Bihar is formed by the confluence of which of the following rivers? | (A) Lilajan and Son rivers (B) Son and Mohana rivers (C) Mohana and Lilajan rivers (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Mohana and Lilajan rivers The Phalgu River, sacred in Gaya, is formed by the Mohana (from Kaimur) and Lilajan (from Rajgir) rivers, feeding into the Punpun. |
| 108. In Bihar, tea gardens were established for the first time in which of the following places? | (A) Thakurganj (B) Bahadurganj (C) Supaul (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Thakurganj Thakurganj in Kishanganj district was the first place for tea gardens in Bihar, with the Doke Tea Estate (1998) leveraging Assam-like conditions. |
| 109. Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per the ascending decadal population growth (2001-2011). | (A) Siwan < Madhepura < Kishanganj (B) Madhepura < Kishanganj < Siwan (C) Kishanganj < Madhepura < Siwan (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Siwan < Madhepura < Kishanganj Decadal growth rates (2001-2011): Siwan (19.4%), Madhepura (22.3%), Kishanganj (29.4%). |
| 110. Which food industry dominates among the agro-based industries in Bihar? | (A) Cereal-based industry (B) Pulses industry (C) Sugarcane industry (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Cereal-based industry Cereals dominate Bihar’s agro-based industries, with lower productivity than the national average, unlike pulses and maize. |
| 111. Large number of thin strips of black paint are made on the surface of a convex lens of focal length 20 cm to catch the image of a white horse. The image will be | (A) a zebra of black stripes (B) a horse of black stripes (C) a horse of less brightness (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) a horse of less brightness Black strips on the lens block light, reducing the image’s brightness but not creating zebra-like or black stripes on the horse. |
| 112. Shrillness of sound is determined by | (A) amplitude of sound (B) wavelength of sound (C) velocity of sound (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) wavelength of sound Shrillness (pitch) is determined by frequency, inversely related to wavelength; amplitude affects loudness, and velocity is medium-dependent. |
| 113. Which of the following photoelectric devices is most suitable for digital applications? | (A) Photovoltaic cell (B) Photoemitter (C) Photodiode (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Photovoltaic cell Photovoltaic cells convert light to electricity, widely used in digital systems like satellites, unlike photoemitters or photodiodes. |
| 114. Ball bearings are used to convert static friction into | (A) drag (B) sliding friction (C) rolling friction (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) rolling friction Ball bearings replace sliding friction with rolling friction, which is lower, improving efficiency in mechanical systems. |
| 115. A goalkeeper in a game of football pulls his hands backwards after holding the ball shot at the goal. This enables the goalkeeper to | (A) exert large force on the ball (B) increase the force exerted by the ball on hands (C) decrease the rate of change of momentum (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) decrease the rate of change of momentum Pulling hands back increases the time to stop the ball, reducing the force via the impulse-momentum theorem. |
| 116. Which among the following is a positively charged particle emitted by a radioactive element? | (A) Beta ray (B) Alpha ray (C) Cathode ray (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Alpha ray Alpha rays are positively charged helium nuclei; beta rays are electrons or positrons, and cathode rays are negatively charged electrons. |
| 117. Centripetal force is responsible to | (A) keep the body moving along the circular path (B) fly the object along a straight line (C) independent motion of the object in space (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) keep the body moving along the circular path Centripetal force pulls an object toward the center of a circular path, maintaining circular motion. |
| 118. Which of the following energy changes involves frictional force? | (A) Potential energy to sound energy (B) Chemical energy to heat energy (C) Kinetic energy to heat energy (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Kinetic energy to heat energy Friction converts kinetic energy to heat, as seen when rubbing surfaces; other conversions are less directly linked to friction. |
| 119. A bus is moving along a straight path and takes a sharp turn to the right side suddenly. The passengers sitting in the bus will | (A) fall in the forward direction (B) bent towards left side (C) bent towards right side (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) bent towards left side Due to inertia, passengers lean left as the bus turns right, resisting the change in motion. |
| 120. Before playing the orchestra in a musical concert, a sitarist tries to adjust the tension and pluck the string suitably. By doing so, he/she is adjusting | (A) amplitude of sound (B) intensity of sound (C) frequency of the sitar string with the frequency of other musical instruments (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) frequency of the sitar string with the frequency of other musical instruments Adjusting string tension tunes the frequency (pitch) to match other instruments, not amplitude or intensity. |
| 121. A form of matter has no fixed shape but it has a fixed volume. An example of this form of matter is | (A) krypton (B) kerosene (C) carbon steel (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) kerosene Kerosene, a liquid, has a fixed volume but no fixed shape, unlike krypton (gas) or carbon steel (solid). |
| 122. Some metal oxides react with acid as well as base to produce salt and water. They are known as amphoteric oxides. The examples of amphoteric oxides are | (A) Al2O3 and ZnO (B) Al2O3 and CuO (C) CuO and ZnO (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Al2O3 and ZnO Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and zinc oxide (ZnO) are amphoteric, reacting with both acids and bases; CuO is only basic. |
| 123. Which gas contributes to global warming through its greenhouse effect? | (A) Nitrous oxide (B) Methane (C) Carbon dioxide (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (D) More than one of the above Nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide are greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. |
| 124. Acids react with metal carbonates to liberate ______ gas. | (A) CO2 (B) CO (C) H2 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) CO2 Acids react with metal carbonates to produce carbon dioxide (CO2), salt, and water, e.g., 2HCl + Na2CO3 → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2. |
| 125. Which acid is described as HOOCCOOH? | (A) Oxalic acid (B) Acetic acid (C) Carbonic acid (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Oxalic acid HOOCCOOH is the formula for oxalic acid (H2C2O4); acetic acid is CH3COOH, and carbonic acid is H2CO3. |
| 126. You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution respectively. Which of them will turn red litmus to blue? | (A) Acid (B) Base (C) Distilled water (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Base Basic solutions turn red litmus blue; acids turn blue litmus red, and distilled water is neutral. |
| 127. The odour of acetic acid resembles that of | (A) tomato (B) kerosene (C) vinegar (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Vinegar Acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, has a sharp, tangy odor similar to vinegar, not tomato or kerosene. |
| 128. Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of dry litmus paper? | (A) Blue litmus becomes dry in the presence of dry HCl gas (B) No H3O+ ions are present. Litmus changes colour only in the presence of H3O+ ions (C) HCl gas acts as a dehydrating agent (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) No H3O+ ions are present. Litmus changes colour only in the presence of H3O+ ions Dry HCl gas doesn’t ionize without water, so no H3O+ ions are present to change litmus color. |
| 129. Detect the odd one. | (A) Setting of cement (B) Burning of coal (C) Ripening of fruit (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above All are chemical changes: cement setting (hydration), coal burning (combustion), and fruit ripening (biochemical changes) are irreversible. |
| 130. Which of the following statements about diamond and graphite is true? | (A) They have same crystal structure (B) They have same degree of hardness (C) They have same electrical conductivity (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above Diamond (tetrahedral, hard, insulator) and graphite (hexagonal, soft, conductor) differ in structure, hardness, and conductivity. |
| 131. The stomata open or close due to change in the | (A) protein composition of cells (B) amount of water in cells (C) position of nucleus in cells (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) amount of water in cells Stomata open when guard cells are turgid (high water content) and close when flaccid (low water content). |
| 132. Chlorophyll absorbs __________ wavelengths of the sunlight. | (A) green and blue (B) green and red (C) red and blue (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) red and blue Chlorophyll absorbs red (665-680 nm) and blue (430-450 nm) wavelengths, reflecting green, giving plants their color. |
| 133. Which of the following is not a correct match? | (A) Thick, hard stem with branching near base: Tree (B) Weak stem which cannot stand upright: Creeper (C) Petiole Attaches leaf to stem (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) Thick, hard stem with branching near base describes a shrub, not a tree; creepers and petiole matches are correct. |
| 134. Water reaches great heights in trees because of suction pull caused by | (A) absorption (B) transpiration (C) evaporation (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) transpiration Transpiration creates a suction pull in leaves, drawing water up through xylem; absorption and evaporation are related but not primary. |
| 135. Which among the following is a character chloroplast which makes them qualified self-replication? | (A) Presence of DNA only (B) Absence of RNA (C) Presence of both DNA and RNA (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Presence of both DNA and RNA Chloroplasts contain DNA and RNA, enabling self-replication through protein synthesis, similar to mitochondria. |
| 136. The parts of the skeleton that are not as hard as bones and which can be bent are called as | (A) carpals (B) cartilage (C) vertebrae (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) cartilage Cartilage is flexible, semi-rigid tissue that can bend, unlike hard carpals or vertebrae. |
| 137. In lichen, a chlorophyll-containing partner, live together. | (A) fungus and a bacterium (B) alga and a virus (C) alga and a fungus (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) alga and a fungus Lichens are symbiotic associations of a chlorophyll-containing alga (or cyanobacterium) and a fungus, not bacteria or viruses. |
| 138. Female Anopheles can be distinguished from female Culex because it sits | (A) at an angle with substratum (B) parallel to the surface of substratum (C) at right angle to the surface of substratum (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) at an angle with substratum Female Anopheles rest at an angle, unlike Culex, which rest parallel to the surface. |
| 139. The most important cell type associated with the immunity of the body is | (A) platelets (B) lymphocytes (C) RBCs (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) lymphocytes Lymphocytes (B and T cells) are key to immunity, unlike platelets (clotting) or RBCs (oxygen transport). |
| 140. Which one of the following statements is incorrect about muscles in human body? | (A) Muscles work in pairs (B) Muscles become shorter, stiffer and thicker when contracted (C) Muscles can only push the bone (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) Muscles can only push the bone Muscles pull, not push, bones; they work in pairs (A) and contract to become shorter, stiffer, thicker (B). |
| 141. In a code language, if FASTER is written as 2229212319 and MONK is written as 15161412, then how will GUIDE be written in the same language? | (A) 192019423 (B) 212219523 (C) 222119522 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) 212219523 Odd positions use reverse positional value + 1 (G: 21, I: 19, E: 23); even positions use position + 1 (U: 22, D: 5). |
| 142. A rectangle has an area 30 cm² and perimeter 26 cm. Its sides (in cm) are | (A) 10, 3 (B) 5, 6 (C) 2, 15 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (A) 10, 3 Area: a×b=30; perimeter: 2(a+b)=26 → a+b=13. Solving a²-13a+30=0 gives a=10, b=3 or vice versa. |
| 143. A shopkeeper offers 10% discount on an item with marked price 400. If he charges 10% GST, then the final price of the item is | (A) 380 (B) 400 (C) 396 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 396 Discount: 10% of 400 = 40; discounted price = 360. GST: 10% of 360 = 36. Final price: 360 + 36 = 396. |
| 144. Arrange the following words in logical and meaningful order: 1. Vice President 2. President 3. Speaker 4. Prime Minister 5. Members of the Parliament | (A) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4 (B) 4, 2, 1, 3, 5 (C) 2, 1, 4, 3, 5 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 2, 1, 4, 3, 5 Logical order: Members of Parliament elect Speaker, Prime Minister; Vice President and President are higher constitutional roles. |
| 145. Reshma donates one-fourth of her property to a charity organization and divides the remaining property equally among her three children. The part of property each child gets is | (A) half (B) one-fourth (C) two-thirds (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) one-fourth Donates 1/4; remaining 3/4 split among 3 children: (3/4) ÷ 3 = 1/4 each. |
| 146. Which of the following statements is false? | (A) Every square is a rectangle (B) Every rhombus is a parallelogram (C) Every square is a rhombus (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above All are true: squares are rectangles and rhombuses; rhombuses are parallelograms. |
| 147. In a family of some persons, B says that R is the daughter of my sister A, who is the only daughter of T. X is the child of T and Z, who is the grandmother of H. K is the mother of M, who is the only sister of H. X is unmarried. If S is the spouse of A, how is K related to S? | (A) Sister-in-law (B) Wife of brother-in-law (C) Brother-in-law (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) Wife of brother-in-law K is married to A’s brother (S’s brother-in-law), making K the wife of S’s brother-in-law. |
| 148. How many words, no matter if they are meaningless, can be formed by the letters of the word ‘DIARY’? | (A) 5 (B) 10 (C) 24 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (E) None of the above DIARY has 5 unique letters; permutations = 5! = 120, not listed in options. |
| 149. Select the missing number from the given alternatives: 44 49 37, 52 ? 41, 58 35 53 | (A) 56 (B) 77 (C) 66 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (B) 77 Row pattern: (first – third) × 7 = second. For row 2: (52 – 41) × 7 = 11 × 7 = 77. |
| 150. Find the missing number in the given series following the same pattern: 15, 20, 32, 62, 118, 248, ? | (A) 322 (B) 368 (C) 428 (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above | (C) 428 Differences: 5, 12, 30, 56, 130; second differences increase by 48, so next difference is 130 + 48 = 178. Then, 248 + 178 ≈ 426, closest to 428. |
Analysis
| Subject | Topics Asked in 68th BPSC | Topics to Study for Next BPSC Exam |
|---|---|---|
| General Science and Technology | – Physics: Optics (convex lens), sound (shrillness, frequency), friction (ball bearings), forces (centripetal, momentum), nuclear particles (alpha rays) [Q111–120] – Chemistry: Properties of matter (liquids), amphoteric oxides, greenhouse gases, acid reactions, chemical changes [Q121–130] – Biology: Plant physiology (stomata, chlorophyll), immunity (lymphocytes), symbiotic relationships (lichens), entomology (mosquitoes), anatomy (cartilage, muscles) [Q131–140] | – Physics: Mechanics (forces, friction, motion), optics, sound waves, electricity, basic nuclear physics – Chemistry: Acids and bases, chemical reactions, material properties, environmental chemistry (greenhouse gases) – Biology: Plant and human physiology, genetics, ecology, microbiology, biotechnology – Emerging Technologies: AI, robotics, renewable energy applications – Bihar-Specific Science: Local biodiversity, scientific institutions in Bihar |
| Current Affairs | – National Initiatives: YUVA 2.0, Mother Tongue Survey, Swachh Survekshan, Khelo India, Poshan Abhiyaan [Q61, Q62, Q64, Q70, Q84] – Infrastructure: Donyi Polo Airport, PARAM KAMRUPA, floating solar plant, Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana [Q65, Q68, Q81, Q88] – Environmental Events: Gas pricing, nuclear fusion, drought resilience, Himalayan yak, Project Tiger [Q63, Q66, Q75, Q77, Q92] – Cultural and Awards: Booker Prize, GI tags (Mithila Makhana, Nihonshu) [Q73, Q78, Q85] – Sports and Social: BCCI equal pay, financial literacy camp [Q67, Q89] – International: World Space Week, Mauna Loa eruption, Tesla’s Optimus, Tiangong Space Station [Q71, Q72, Q74, Q80] – Bihar-Specific: Urbanization, per capita income, SDG scores [Q82, Q83, Q90] | – National Initiatives: Recent schemes (2023–2025) like Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat – Infrastructure: Bihar’s projects (smart cities, renewable energy), national infrastructure (airports, highways) – Environmental Issues: Climate change policies, conservation efforts, renewable energy (solar, wind) – Cultural Achievements: GI tags, UNESCO heritage sites, literary awards – Sports: Recent achievements, Khelo India, Olympics 2024–2025 – International Events: Global summits, space missions, geopolitical developments – Bihar-Specific: State policies, economic indicators, cultural developments |
| Indian History and Culture | – Ancient History: Vikramshila University (Pala dynasty) [Q56] – Modern History: Freedom struggle (Swadeshi, Boycott, Non-Cooperation, Praja Mandal), key figures (Dadabhai Naoroji, Abul Kalam Azad, Mahatma Gandhi, Baba Ram Chandra) [Q26–34] – Bihar-Specific: First Governor of Bihar, Rajendra Prasad’s writings, oldest church (Padri Ki Haveli), Ashok Kumar’s birthplace [Q57–60] | – Ancient History: Mauryan, Gupta, Pala empires, ancient universities (Nalanda, Vikramshila) – Medieval History: Mughal and regional dynasties, cultural contributions – Modern History: Freedom struggle (1857 Revolt, Gandhian movements, INC sessions) – Bihar-Specific History: Champaran Satyagraha, Quit India Movement, cultural landmarks (Madhubani, Sujini) – Key Figures: Contributions of national and Bihar-based leaders – Cultural Heritage: Art, architecture, and literary works of Bihar |
| Geography | – Physical Geography: Pangaea (Gondwanaland), troposphere, atmospheric heating [Q93, Q94, Q103] – Indian Geography: States bordering Myanmar, coal reserves, pre-monsoon showers (Mango showers) [Q96, Q100, Q102] – Environmental Geography: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Gangetic Dolphin [Q97] – Bihar-Specific: District borders, railway stations, mineral production (pyrites, limestone, gold), rivers (Phalgu, Gandak), tea gardens [Q104–108] – Political Geography: India’s territorial waters [Q99] | – Physical Geography: Plate tectonics, atmospheric layers, climatic phenomena (monsoons, El Niño) – Indian Geography: Rivers, mineral belts, biodiversity hotspots – Environmental Geography: National parks, biosphere reserves, endangered species – Bihar-Specific: Rivers (Kosi, Gandak, Phalgu), minerals, topography, agricultural regions – Political Geography: India’s borders, maritime zones, geopolitical issues |
| Polity | – Constitutional Provisions: Article 14 (equality), 73rd Amendment (Panchayati Raj) [Q1, Q4, Q7] – Governance: Council of Ministers, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court (appellate, original jurisdiction, collegium) [Q3, Q5, Q6] – Consumer Redressal: District-level forums [Q8] – Local Governance: Panchayat Samiti [Q9] | – Constitutional Provisions: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, key amendments (73rd, 74th) – Governance Structures: Parliament, judiciary, state legislatures – Local Governance: Panchayati Raj, urban local bodies, elections – Judicial System: Supreme Court, High Court, landmark judgments – Bihar-Specific Polity: State policies, administrative structure, local governance reforms |
| Economy | – Community Development: National Extension Service [Q10] – Economic Policies: SEZ Act, agricultural marketing (MSP, PDS), Competition Act, LERMS [Q11–13, Q17] – Agricultural Revolutions: Grey, Pink, Silver, Red [Q14] – Five-Year Plans: Objectives, HRD focus [Q15, Q18] – Economic Indicators: FDI, poverty estimation (NSSO), trade balance [Q16, Q19, Q20] – Bihar-Specific: Female Workforce Participation, sex ratio, GSDP growth, per capita income, economic structure [Q21–25] | – Economic Policies: Agricultural reforms, trade policies, economic liberalization (1991 reforms) – Five-Year Plans: Historical and NITI Aayog’s role – Economic Indicators: FDI, trade balance, poverty metrics, HDI – Bihar-Specific: State budget, GSDP, industrial policies, agricultural productivity – Government Schemes: Rural development, Make in India, PLI schemes |
| Indian Freedom Struggle | – Movements: Swadeshi, Boycott, Non-Cooperation, Praja Mandal [Q26, Q28, Q29, Q32] – Key Figures: Dadabhai Naoroji, Abul Kalam Azad, Mahatma Gandhi, Baba Ram Chandra [Q27, Q30, Q33, Q34] – Nationalism: Role of history in fostering nationalism [Q31] | – Movements: 1857 Revolt, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India – Bihar’s Role: Champaran, Bakasht Movement, regional contributions – Key Figures: National and Bihar-based leaders (e.g., Rajendra Prasad, Shri Krishna Singh) – British Policies: Press laws, administrative reforms – Organizations: INC, Praja Mandal, social reform groups |
| Reasoning and Aptitude | – Coding-Decoding: Letter-based codes [Q141] – Geometry: Rectangle properties [Q142] – Arithmetic: Discount and GST calculations [Q143] – Logical Arrangement: Hierarchical order (government positions) [Q144] – Fractions: Property division [Q145] – Geometry: Shape properties [Q146] – Family Relationships: Complex kinship [Q147] – Permutations: Word formation [Q148] – Number Patterns: Tables, series [Q149, Q150] | – Coding-Decoding: Alphabet, number, and symbol codes – Arithmetic: Percentages, profit-loss, ratios, GST calculations – Geometry: Properties of shapes, area, perimeter – Logical Reasoning: Syllogisms, arrangements, kinship puzzles – Number Series: Arithmetic, geometric, and complex patterns – Direction Sense: Cardinal directions, relative positioning – Permutations and Combinations: Word and number arrangements |
Analysis and Recommendations
- General Science and Technology (30 questions, 20%): High weightage with a focus on applied physics (mechanics, optics), basic chemistry (acids, gases), and biology (physiology, ecology). Study NCERTs (Class 6–12) for fundamentals and recent advancements in renewable energy, biotechnology, and AI. Bihar-specific scientific contributions (e.g., biodiversity, research institutions) should be explored.
- Current Affairs (30 questions, 20%): Strong emphasis on 2022 events, including Bihar-specific initiatives (Ganga Jal Aapurti, GI tags) and global developments (space, environment). Follow 2023–2025 news (The Hindu, PIB, Yojana), Economic Survey, and Bihar government reports for state-specific updates.
- Indian History and Culture (15 questions, 10%): Bihar-centric questions (Vikramshila, Padri Ki Haveli) and freedom struggle dominate. Study ancient (Pala, Mauryan), modern (Gandhian movements), and Bihar’s cultural heritage (Madhubani, Sujini) using Spectrum and Bipan Chandra.
- Geography (15 questions, 10%): Bihar-specific geography (rivers, minerals) and physical geography are key. Use NCERTs (Class 6–12), focus on Bihar’s topography, rivers (Kosi, Gandak), and environmental issues (biodiversity, climate).
- Polity (9 questions, 6%): Constitutional provisions and local governance are critical. Read Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity, memorize key articles, amendments (73rd, 74th), and understand Bihar’s administrative structure.
- Economy (16 questions, 10.67%): Bihar’s economic indicators (GSDP, per capita income) and national policies (SEZ, MSP) are prominent. Study Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy, Bihar’s Economic Survey, and recent schemes (PLI, Jal Jeevan Mission).
- Indian Freedom Struggle (9 questions, 6%): Focus on Bihar’s role (Champaran, peasant movements) and national movements. Use Spectrum’s Modern India and study regional leaders and British policies.
- Reasoning and Aptitude (10 questions, 6.67%): Diverse problems test logical and numerical skills. Practice with R.S. Aggarwal or Arihant’s CSAT books, focusing on coding, series, and arithmetic.
Key Preparation Strategies
- Bihar-Centric Focus: Prioritize Bihar’s history, geography, economy, and recent developments (e.g., Q82, Q88, Q90). Study state-specific reports, cultural landmarks, and policies.
- Current Affairs (2023–2025): Stay updated on national and international events, especially in infrastructure, environment, and cultural achievements. Use reliable sources like PIB and Economic Survey.
- Balanced Subject Preparation: Allocate time based on weightage (Science, Current Affairs: 20%; History, Geography, Economy: 10–15%; Polity, Freedom Struggle, Reasoning: 6–10%).
- Practice and Revision: Solve previous BPSC papers, focus on NCERTs for science and geography, and practice reasoning daily to improve speed and accuracy.
- Regional and National Integration: Combine national topics (e.g., Five-Year Plans, freedom struggle) with Bihar’s contributions for a holistic approach.
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