BPSC 69th Solved Question Paper
| Question No. & Question Summary | Options | Correct Answer & Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Technologies enabled by 5G networks (IoT, Edge Computing, Network Slicing) | a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 | d. 1, 2 and 3: 5G supports IoT with low latency and high bandwidth, edge computing for real-time processing, and network slicing for virtual networks. |
| 2. Match Space Missions with Exploration | a. Cassini-Huygens: Saturn b. Juno: Jupiter c. Artemis: Moon to Mars d. VERITAS: Venus | A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3: Correctly matches missions: Cassini-Huygens (Saturn), Juno (Jupiter), Artemis (Moon to Mars), VERITAS (Venus). |
| 3. Match Cloth with Origin | a. Linen: Flax plant b. Coir: Coconut plant c. Mohair: Angora goat d. Down: Duck/goose feathers | C. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3: Linen from flax, coir from coconut, mohair from Angora goat, down from duck/goose feathers. |
| 4. Statements about Taeniasis and Neurocysticercosis | a. Only 1 b. Only 2 c. Both 1 and 2 d. None | c. Both 1 and 2: Taeniasis is caused by tapeworms; neurocysticercosis occurs when cysts develop in the brain. |
| 5. Computer languages (Cobra, Python, Squirrel, Java) | a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 4 c. 1, 2 and 3 d. All | d. All of the above: All listed are programming languages: Cobra, Python, Squirrel, Java. |
| 6. Full form of GPT in ChatGPT | a. Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase b. GUID Partition Table c. Grooved Pegboard Test d. Generative Pre-Trained Transformer | d. Generative Pre-Trained Transformer: GPT stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, an AI model for text generation. |
| 7. Non-tastes of the tongue (Sweet, Bitter, Salty, Spicy, Umami, Sour, Pungent) | a. 2, 5 and 7 b. 1, 3 and 4 c. 4 and 7 d. 3 and 6 | c. 4 and 7: Spicy and pungent are not tastes; sweet, bitter, salty, umami, and sour are. |
| 8. Correctly matched medical terms | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 2 and 3 c. Only 3 and 4 d. All | c. Only 3 and 4: Dyspnoea (shortness of breath) and anosmia (loss of smell) are correct; anorexia and insomnia are mismatched. |
| 9. Nature of pulsars | a. Group of stars b. Rotating neutron stars c. Explosion of a star d. Radio waves | b. Rotating neutron stars: Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars emitting radiation beams. |
| 10. Diamond seed in lab-grown diamonds | a. White sapphire b. Moissanite c. Graphite d. Cubic zirconia | c. Graphite: Graphite is used as a diamond seed in lab-grown diamond production. |
| 11. Fibre for bulletproof jackets | a. Nylon b. Terylene c. Tweed d. Kevlar | d. Kevlar: Kevlar is a strong, lightweight fibre used in bulletproof jackets. |
| 12. Full form of HMX | a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. Only 1 d. 1 and 4 | c. Only 1: HMX stands for High Melting Explosive, a powerful explosive compound. |
| 13. Tesla’s humanoid robot (2022) | a. Sophia b. Atlas c. Pepper d. Optimus | d. Optimus: Tesla’s humanoid robot launched in 2022 is named Optimus. |
| 14. Manhattan Project | a. Nuclear weapons development b. Art auction c. Real estate project d. Theme park | a. Nuclear weapons development: The Manhattan Project developed the first nuclear weapons during WWII. |
| 15. Position of object for real, inverted, same-size image in concave mirror | a. At focus b. Centre of curvature c. Between focus and centre d. Beyond centre | b. Centre of curvature: Object at the centre of curvature produces a real, inverted, same-size image. |
| 16. Function of photoelectric cell | a. Light to electric energy b. Electric to light energy c. Stores light energy d. None | a. Converts light to electric energy: Photoelectric cells convert light energy into electrical energy. |
| 17. Solute amount in solution (Chemistry) | a. Composition of solute b. Concentration of solvent c. Concentration of solute d. Concentration of solution | d. Concentration of solution: Concentration of solution is the amount of solute per unit volume/mass. |
| 18. How COVID vaccines stimulate immune response | a. Live attenuated virus b. Real SARS-CoV-2 virus c. Harmless piece of virus d. Antibodies | a. Live attenuated virus: Covaxin uses inactivated virus; Covishield uses a viral vector, but option a is correct per explanation. |
| 19. Liquid that is a bad conductor of electricity | a. Salted water b. Orange juice c. Lemon juice d. None | d. None of the above: All listed liquids (salted water, orange/lemon juice) conduct electricity due to ions. |
| 20. Discoverers of DNA double helix | a. Watson and Crick b. Franklin and Wilkins c. Pauling d. Mendel | a. Watson and Crick: Watson and Crick discovered the DNA double helix structure in 1953. |
| 21. Free-falling objects on Moon | a. Different accelerations b. Change in inertia c. Same velocity d. Same force magnitude | c. Same velocity: Objects fall at the same rate on the Moon regardless of mass. |
| 22. How vector vaccines work | a. Weakened virus b. Attack pathogens c. Modified virus d. Spike protein creation | c. Modified virus: Vector vaccines use a modified virus to deliver antigen instructions. |
| 23. Process adding new crust | a. Subduction b. Earthquake c. Seafloor spreading d. Convection | c. Seafloor spreading: Seafloor spreading creates new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges. |
| 24. Theory of Earth’s crust movement | a. Continental drift b. Pangaea c. Plate tectonics d. Plate boundaries | c. Plate tectonics: Plate tectonics explains crust movement driven by mantle convection. |
| 25. Full form of mRNA | a. Messenger Ribonucleic Acid b. Mutant RNA c. Modified RNA d. Mnemonic RNA | a. Messenger Ribonucleic Acid: mRNA carries genetic instructions for protein synthesis. |
| 26. Device producing AC current | a. Choke coil b. Dynamo c. Transformer d. None | b. Dynamo: Dynamo generates AC or DC current. |
| 27. Nature of current density | a. Scalar b. Vector c. Dimensionless d. None | b. Vector: Current density has magnitude and direction, making it a vector. |
| 28. Basis of medication classification | a. Pharmacological effect b. Molecular targets c. Chemical structure d. None | b. Molecular targets: Classification by molecular targets aids in understanding drug action. |
| 29. Slows down reaction rate | a. Catalytic promoter b. Homogeneous catalyst c. Heterogeneous catalyst d. None | d. None: Catalysts and promoters increase reaction rates, not slow them. |
| 30. Where input/output nerves meet | a. Liver b. Central nervous system c. Heart d. None | b. Central nervous system: Sensory and motor nerves meet in the CNS (brain/spinal cord). |
| 31. Location of Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals, Grande Island for shipwreck tourism | a. Goa b. Lakshadweep c. Tamil Nadu d. Odisha | a. Off the coast of Goa: These locations are near Goa, popular for shipwreck diving. |
| 32. G20 members’ representation | a. Only 1 b. Only 1 and 3 c. 1, 2 and 3 d. Only 1 and 2 | b. Only 1 and 3: G20 represents ~85% of GDP and two-thirds of population; trade share is ~75%. |
| 33. Head of Russia’s Wagner Group | a. Shoigu b. Prigozhin c. Lukashenko d. Zelenskyy | DELETED: No head after Prigozhin’s death in 2023; question invalid. |
| 34. Publisher of Global Gender Gap Report | a. World Bank b. UN Women c. World Economic Forum d. UNDP | c. World Economic Forum: WEF publishes the Global Gender Gap Report annually. |
| 35. Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and age at death | a. 70 years, 96 years b. 68 years, 94 years c. 72 years, 92 years d. 66 years, 90 years | a. 70 years, 96 years: Reigned 1952–2022 (70 years), died at 96 in 2022. |
| 36. Theme of DefExpo 2022 (Gujarat) | a. Emerging Defence Hub b. Path to Pride c. Synergy for Defence d. Aatmanirbharta | b. Path to Pride: DefExpo 2022’s theme was “Path to Pride.” |
| 37. Country celebrating Thadingyut Festival | a. Chile b. Nepal c. Germany d. Myanmar | d. Myanmar: Thadingyut, a lighting festival, is celebrated in Myanmar. |
| 38. Statements about the White House | a. 1, 3 and 4 b. Only 2 and 3 c. Only 3 and 4 d. 2, 3 and 4 | d. 2, 3 and 4: Address is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave; other statements are correct. |
| 39. Net Metering context | a. CNG kits b. Water meters c. Solar energy billing d. Piped natural gas | c. Solar energy billing: Net metering credits surplus solar energy fed to the grid. |
| 40. Match Colors with Combinations | a. Magenta: Red and blue b. Teal: Blue, green, white c. Mauve: Blue, red, white d. Cyan: Green and blue | A. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1: Correctly matches colors with their RGB combinations. |
| 41. Deep-sea submersible imploded at Titanic | a. Alvin b. Falcon c. Trident d. Titan | d. Titan: Titan imploded in June 2023 during a Titanic expedition. |
| 42. Match Footwear/Fashion with Description | a. Beret: Hat b. Stilettos: Women’s footwear c. Aviators: Sunglasses d. Chignon: Hairstyle e. Brogue: Men’s footwear | B. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-1: Correctly matches items with their descriptions. |
| 43. Location of former US President’s interview | a. Rome b. Sarajevo c. Athens d. Amsterdam | c. Athens: Barack Obama gave an interview in Athens. |
| 44. Correctly matched sports pairs | a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 3 and 4 d. 2 and 4 | d. 2 and 4: Venus Rosewater Dish (Wimbledon) and Daphne Akhurst Cup (Australian Open) are correct. |
| 45. Mother Tongue Survey of India (2022) | a. 40 b. 233 c. 576 d. 984 | c. 576: MTSI documented 576 languages with videography. |
| 46. State launching Vulture Conservation Committee | a. Tamil Nadu b. Sikkim c. Assam d. Meghalaya | a. Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu launched SLCVC for vulture conservation. |
| 47. National Park for Asian Giant Tortoise release | a. Ntangki b. Periyar c. Pench d. Khangchendzonga | a. Ntangki: Tortoises released in Ntangki (Intanki) National Park, Nagaland. |
| 48. Country reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as part of India | a. USA b. Australia c. Germany d. Russia | a. USA: USA reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh as integral to India. |
| 49. Rudrankksh Patil’s medal in ISSF Championship | a. Gold b. Silver c. Bronze d. None | a. Gold: Patil won gold in Men’s 10m Air Rifle in Cairo. |
| 50. NEP 2020 vocational education integration | a. Grade 6 b. Grade 8 c. Grade 10 d. Grade 12 | a. Grade 6: NEP 2020 integrates vocational education from Grade 6. |
| 51. India’s ECTA signed with which country | a. UAE b. Australia c. USA d. UK | b. Australia: ECTA signed with Australia in April 2022. |
| 52. Country passing Plain Language Act | a. Australia b. Ireland c. New Zealand d. Germany | c. New Zealand: New Zealand passed the Plain Language Act for clear communication. |
| 53. Tillyardembiids fossils discovery | a. Greece b. India c. Russia d. China | c. Russia: Fossils of pollinators found in Russia, ~280 million years old. |
| 54. Lisbon Declaration’s conservation focus | a. Air b. Mountains c. Oceans d. Freshwater glaciers | c. Oceans: Lisbon Declaration (2023) focuses on ocean conservation. |
| 55. Animal unknown to Indus Valley Civilization | a. Bull b. Horse c. Elephant d. None | b. Horse: Horses were not depicted in Indus Valley artifacts. |
| 56. Non-UNESCO World Heritage Site | a. Qutb Minar b. Red Fort c. India Gate d. None | c. India Gate: Qutb Minar and Red Fort are UNESCO sites; India Gate is not. |
| 57. Source of Directive Principles of State Policy | a. England b. Switzerland c. Ireland d. None | c. Ireland: Directive Principles were inspired by the Irish Constitution. |
| 58. Sikkim’s statehood year | a. 1974 b. 1975 c. 1976 d. None | b. 1975: Sikkim became India’s 22nd state in 1975. |
| 59. Costliest currency | a. Euro b. Pound Sterling c. US Dollar d. None | b. Pound Sterling: Pound Sterling is often the most valuable currency. |
| 60. Bihar’s pollution-free target year | a. 2022 b. 2024 c. 2030 d. 2047 | b. 2024: Bihar aims to be pollution-free by 2024 (per BPSC). |
| 61. Stupa, Chaitya, Vihara related to | a. Ajivika b. Vaishnava c. Buddhism d. Shaiva | c. Buddhism: These are architectural elements of Buddhist practice. |
| 62. Sujini in Bihar | a. Glassware b. Metal craft c. Embroidery d. Clay pottery | c. Embroidery: Sujini is a form of embroidery from Bihar. |
| 63. Incorrect statements about Vikramshila University | a. 2 and 3 b. 1 and 4 c. 1 and 2 d. None | c. 1 and 2: Not in Banka district; founded by Dharmapala, not Gopala I. |
| 64. Correct statements about Babur’s impact | a. Only 1 and 2 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 3 and 4 d. None | c. 3 and 4: Babur established Timurid dynasty and introduced cannons; gunpowder and arches predate him. |
| 65. Port called Babul Makka in Mughal period | a. Calicut b. Surat c. Cambay d. Broach | b. Surat: Surat was known as Babul Makka for its trade and pilgrimage role. |
| 66. Ashta Pradhan Council | a. Gupta b. Chola c. Maratha d. Vijayanagara | c. Maratha: Ashta Pradhan was Shivaji’s council in the Maratha Empire. |
| 67. Location of Bodhisattva Padmapani painting | a. Bagh b. Ellora c. Ajanta d. Badami | c. Ajanta: Painting is in Cave 17 of Ajanta Caves. |
| 68. Incorrect statements about Fa-Hien and Hiuen Tsang | a. Only 1 b. Only 2 c. Both 1 and 2 d. None | d. None: Fa-Hien visited during Chandragupta II; Hiuen Tsang during Harsha. |
| 69. Match scholars with fields | a. Charaka: Medicine b. Brahmagupta: Mathematics c. Varahamihira: Astrology d. Vishakhadatta: Playwright | A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3: Correctly matches scholars with their fields. |
| 70. Ruler introducing Nowruz in India | a. Firuz Shah Tughlaq b. Alauddin Khilji c. Balban d. Iltutmish | c. Balban: Balban introduced the Persian festival Nowruz. |
| 71. Region where Nathpanthis, Siddhas, Yogis popularized devotional religion | a. Northern India b. Southern India c. Eastern India d. Western India | a. Northern India: These groups were influential in Northern India. |
| 72. Correct statements about Wood’s Dispatch (1854) | a. Only 1 b. Only 2 c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither | c. Both 1 and 2: Recommended English for higher studies and emphasized female education. |
| 73. Dynasty during Maithili language development | a. Chero b. Oiniwar c. Karnat d. Pithipatis | c. Karnat: Maithili flourished under the Karnat dynasty. |
| 74. Capital of Magadha in early Vedic period | a. Rajagriha b. Campa c. Vaishali d. Pataliputra | a. Rajagriha: Rajagriha was the capital before Pataliputra. |
| 75. Correct statements about Vernacular Press Act | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 2 and 3 c. Only 1 d. 1, 2 and 3 | d. 1, 2 and 3: Enacted by Lytton, called Gagging Act, repealed by Ripon. |
| 76. Correct statements about Lord Mayo’s Resolution (1870) | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 1, 3 and 4 c. Only 2, 3 and 4 d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | d. 1, 2, 3 and 4: Bifurcated finances, empowered provinces, addressed disparities, focused on needs. |
| 77. Author of Nitisara | a. Kautilya b. Kamandaka c. Charaka d. None | b. Kamandaka: Nitisara, on political theory, was written by Kamandaka. |
| 78. Author of Futuhat-i-Alamgiri | a. Ishwardas Nagar b. Bhimsen c. Haridas d. None | a. Ishwardas Nagar: Chronicles Aurangzeb’s reign up to 1698. |
| 79. Gupta king permitting Buddhist temple in Gaya | a. Chandragupta I b. Samudragupta c. Chandragupta II d. None | b. Samudragupta: Meghavarman got permission from Samudragupta. |
| 80. Bihar’s separation from Bengal Presidency | a. 1912 b. 1936 c. 1947 d. None | a. 1912: Bihar and Orissa separated in 1912. |
| 81. Incorrect statements about Lake Victoria | a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 4 c. 3 and 4 d. 1 and 3 | d. 1 and 3: Second largest lake, not third; bordered by three countries, not four. |
| 82. Incorrect statements about heat wave criteria | a. Both 1 and 2 b. Only 1 c. Only 2 d. Neither | d. Neither: Plains: 40°C; hilly regions: 30°C. |
| 83. Match explorers with birthplaces | a. Columbus: Italy b. Cartier: France c. Drake: UK d. Magellan: Portugal | A. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1: Correctly matches explorers with their birthplaces. |
| 84. Emirates of UAE | a. Correct list b. Incorrect list c. Incorrect list d. Incorrect list | a. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, etc.: Lists the seven emirates correctly. |
| 85. Origin of Subarnarekha River | a. Ormanjhi b. Mandar c. Hehal d. Nagri | d. Nagri: Subarnarekha originates near Nagri village, Jharkhand. |
| 86. National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries in Bihar | a. 1 and 4 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. 2 and 4 | a. 1 and 4: Valmiki NP and Bhimbandh WS are in Bihar. |
| 87. Correct statements about Gangetic Dolphin | a. Only 1, 2 and 4 b. Only 2, 3 and 4 c. Only 1, 3 and 4 d. All | d. All: Endangered, blind, uses echolocation, India’s National Aquatic Animal. |
| 88. Other name of Gandak River | a. Burhi Gandak b. Mahananda c. Narayani d. Punpun | c. Narayani: Gandak is called Narayani in Nepal. |
| 89. Gold deposits in Bihar district | a. Munger b. Saran c. Siwan d. Jamui | d. Jamui: Gold found in Jamui district (2020). |
| 90. River for Triveni Canal | a. Kosi b. Sone c. Gandak d. Mayurakshi | c. Gandak: Triveni Canal draws water from Gandak River. |
| 91. Assertion: Gold deposits in Ghana and Brazil; Reason: Continents once joined | a. Both true, R explains A b. Both true, R not explain A c. A false, R true d. A true, R false | a. Both true, R explains A: Gold deposits linked to shared geological history of continents. |
| 92. Match Bihar rock systems with descriptions | a. Dharwar: Archaean b. Vindhyan: Sandstone, etc. c. Quaternary: Alluvium d. Tertiary: West Champaran | A. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2: Correctly matches rock systems with descriptions. |
| 93. Richest marine biodiversity region | a. Gulf of Mannar b. Nanda Devi c. Sunderbans d. Nilgiri | a. Gulf of Mannar: Known for diverse marine ecosystems. |
| 94. Local time in Thimphu (90°E) when Greenwich is 12:00 noon | a. 6:00 p.m. b. 4:00 p.m. c. 7:00 p.m. d. 6:00 a.m. | a. 6:00 p.m.: Thimphu is 6 hours ahead of Greenwich (90°E). |
| 95. Correct statement about resources | a. Natural gas in Dharwar b. Mica in Kodarma c. Cuddapah for diamonds d. Petroleum in Aravalli | b. Mica in Kodarma: Kodarma is known for mica; others are incorrect. |
| 96. Number of latitudes at 1-degree interval | a. 180 b. 178 c. 179 d. None | a. 180: 180 latitudes from -90° to +90°, including poles. |
| 97. Average height of Kosi plain | a. 300 m b. 150 m c. 30 m d. None | c. 30 m: Kosi plain has a low elevation of ~30 m. |
| 98. Plateau where Tropic of Cancer and IST line intersect | a. Bundelkhand b. Baghelkhand c. Malwa d. None | b. Baghelkhand: Intersection in Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. |
| 99. Uttarakhand district not on Tibet boundary | a. Uttarkashi b. Chamoli c. Almora d. None | c. Almora: Almora is not along the Tibet border. |
| 100. Where El Niño current flows | a. Pacific Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Bay of Bengal d. More than one | a. Pacific Ocean: El Niño occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean. |
| 101. Correct statements about collegium system | a. Only 1 b. 1 and 2 c. 3 and 4 d. 1 and 3 | d. 1 and 3: Five-member collegium; judges appointed via collegium; not legislated or from First Judges Case. |
| 102. Incorrect statements about 42nd Amendment | a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 4 c. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 4 | c. 2 and 3: Added 10 Fundamental Duties, four Directive Principles. |
| 103. Criteria for Scheduled Tribe declaration | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 2, 3 and 4 c. Only 1, 3 and 4 d. All | d. All: Primitive traits, distinctive culture, shyness, backwardness, isolation. |
| 104. Source of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution | a. Ireland b. USA c. UK d. Canada | b. USA: Inspired by the US Bill of Rights. |
| 105. Article abolishing untouchability | a. Article 14 b. Article 15 c. Article 17 d. Article 22 | c. Article 17: Article 17 prohibits untouchability. |
| 106. Authority to determine High Court judges’ number | a. President b. Chief Minister c. Prime Minister d. Parliament | a. President: President sets number under Article 216. |
| 107. Fifth Schedule’s focus | a. Scheduled Castes b. Religious Minorities c. Scheduled Tribes d. Linguistic Minorities | c. Scheduled Tribes: Governs Scheduled Areas for tribal protection. |
| 108. Case introducing basic structure doctrine | a. Golaknath b. Kesavananda Bharati c. Minerva Mills d. Both A and B | b. Kesavananda Bharati: Established in 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case. |
| 109. Match political parties with establishment years | a. CPI(M): 1964 b. CPI: 1925 c. BSP: 1984 d. AITC: 1998 | A. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2: Correctly matches parties with their founding years. |
| 110. Article allowing mother tongue in Parliament | a. Article 110(1) b. Article 122(2) c. Article 120(1) d. Both A and B | c. Article 120(1): Allows mother tongue with Speaker’s permission. |
| 111. Components of RBI’s Foreign Exchange Reserves | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 2, 3 and 4 c. Only 1, 2 and 3 d. All | d. All: Includes FCA, Gold, SDR, Reserve Tranche Position. |
| 112. Correct statements about Rules of Origin | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 3 and 4 c. Only 1, 3 and 4 d. All | d. All: Define national source, aid customs, trade stats, and duties. |
| 113. Correct statements about infant mortality rate | a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 2, 3 and 4 c. Only 2 and 3 d. 1 and 4 | c. Only 2 and 3: IMR per 1,000 births; 1950: 189.6; 2019: ~30. |
| 114. Human capital formation process | a. Only 1 b. 1 and 2 c. 3 and 4 d. Only 4 | d. Only 4: Enhances knowledge, skills, and capacities. |
| 115. Correct statements about insolvency and bankruptcy | a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 2, 3 and 4 c. Only 4 d. Only 1 and 2 | c. Only 4: IBBI regulates; bankruptcy is legal, insolvency is financial state. |
| 116. Year of Industrial Policy Resolution adoption | a. 1956 b. 1954 c. 1952 d. 1950 | a. 1956: Adopted in 1956 for industrial development strategy. |
| 117. Incorrect statements about PLI scheme | a. 1 and 4 b. 2 and 4 c. 1 and 3 d. 2 and 3 | d. 2 and 3: No global/domestic categories; incentive and period vary. |
| 118. Incorrect statements about SVAMITVA scheme | a. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 4 | b. 1 and 3: Under Panchayati Raj; CORS is Continuously Operating Reference Stations. |
| 119. Consequences of invoking Article 360 (financial emergency) | a. Only 1, 3 and 4 b. Only 2 c. Only 1 and 2 d. All | a. Only 1, 3 and 4: President can reduce salaries, reserve financial bills; statement 2 is incorrect. |
| 120. Factors contributing to stagflation | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 2 and 3 c. Only 1, 3 and 4 d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | d. 1, 2, 3 and 4: High inflation, sluggish growth, low demand, currency appreciation. |
| 121. FDI trends per Economic Survey 2023 | a. Only 1 and 3 b. 2 and 4 c. 1, 2 and 3 d. Only 4 | d. Only 4: FDI decreased due to global economic conditions. |
| 122. Current population of Gaya district | a. 598000 b. 320000 c. 780000 d. 234000 | DELETED: No reliable current population data; estimates vary. |
| 123. Non-plan expenditure of Central Government | a. Interest payments b. Science and technology c. Agriculture d. None | a. Interest payments: Includes interest, subsidies, pensions, not science or agriculture. |
| 124. Incorrect statement about globalization’s impact | a. Expanded trade b. Increased FDI c. Exports > imports d. None | c. Increase in exports > imports: Imports have grown significantly, causing trade deficits. |
| 125. Correct statements about Union Government fiscal deficit | a. Only 1 b. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 3 d. None | a. Only 1: Fiscal deficit was 9.2% in FY21; other statements incorrect. |
| 126. Reasons for failure of Revolt of 1857 | a. Only 1 and 2 b. Only 2 and 3 c. All d. None | c. All: British military superiority, lack of unified rebel program, limited societal support. |
| 127. Cook saving Gandhi from poisoning (1917) | a. Muzaffar Ahmad b. Batak Mian c. Mir Bakawal d. None | b. Batak Mian: Batak Mian refused to poison Gandhi’s milk. |
| 128. Organizer of Bakasht Movement (1937–38) | a. Dayanand Saraswati b. Jayaprakash Narayan c. Sahajanand Saraswati d. Peer Ali Khan | c. Sahajanand Saraswati: Led peasant uprising against zamindars. |
| 129. Chronological order of freedom struggle events | a. 1–3–2–4 b. 2–4–1–3 c. 1–4–2–3 d. 2–3–1–4 | b. 2–4–1–3: Surat Split (1907), Minto-Morley (1909), Home Rule (1916), Kheda (1918). |
| 130. Lord Lytton not associated with | a. Strachey Commission b. Arms Act c. Vernacular Press Act d. Ilbert Bill | d. Ilbert Bill: Ilbert Bill was under Lord Ripon, not Lytton. |
| 131. Treaty after Battle of Buxar | a. Allahabad b. Sugauli c. Bassein d. Salbai | a. Allahabad: Signed in 1765, granting British revenue rights. |
| 132. Dutch East India Company factory at Patna | a. 1635 b. 1632 c. 1643 d. 1648 | b. 1632: Established in 1632 for trade. |
| 133. Gandhi’s first hunger strike | a. Non-Cooperation b. Bardoli c. Ahmedabad d. Rowlatt | c. Ahmedabad: Used in 1918 Ahmedabad Strike for textile workers. |
| 134. Bihar leader in Quit India Movement (‘Bihar Kesari’) | a. Rajendra Prasad b. Shri Krishna Singh c. Anugrah Narayan Sinha d. Ram Manohar Lohia | b. Shri Krishna Singh: Known as Bihar Kesari, active in 1942 movement. |
| 135. British response to Champaran Movement | a. Gandhi as Governor b. Martial Law c. Agrarian Committee d. Independent State | c. Champaran Agrarian Committee: Investigated indigo farmers’ grievances. |
| 136. Match social organizations with founders | a. Servants of India: Gokhale b. Tattwabodhini: Tagore c. Atmiya: Roy | A. a-2, b-1, c-3: Correctly matches organizations with founders. |
| 137. State of freedom fighter Ambabai | a. Kerala b. Andhra Pradesh c. Karnataka d. Madhya Pradesh | c. Karnataka: Ambabai was from Karnataka, active in independence movement. |
| 138. Non-member of Cabinet Mission | a. P. Lawrence b. A. V. Alexander c. J. Andrew d. None | c. J. Andrew: Mission included Pethick-Lawrence, Alexander, and Cripps. |
| 139. Leader on safety valve theory for INC | a. Rajagopalachari b. Lajpat Rai c. Bipin Chandra Pal d. None | b. Lala Lajpat Rai: Attributed the safety valve theory to INC’s formation. |
| 140. INC session passing Fundamental Rights resolution | a. Surat 1907 b. Gaya 1922 c. Karachi 1931 d. None | c. Karachi 1931: Adopted Fundamental Rights resolution in 1931. |
| 141. Code for ‘MADE’ if ‘GAME’ is $÷% and ‘BEAD’ is #%÷×* | a. $÷×% b. *÷$% c. *÷×% d. #÷×% | *c. *÷×%**: M→, A→÷, D→×, E→% based on given coding. |
| 142. Directions: Q (East), M (North), S and T (opposite), T right of Q | a. M and S opposite b. S West c. T North d. M and S same | d. M and S same: M and S both travel North. |
| 143. Ramesh and Suresh land transactions | a. Ramesh > Suresh b. Suresh > Ramesh c. Equal d. None | b. Suresh > Ramesh: Suresh ends with 101 sq. yards, Ramesh with 99. |
| 144. Odd pair among Millinery:Hats, Brewery:Alcohol, Stationery:Paper, Snobbery:Shoes | a. Millinery:Hats b. Brewery:Alcohol c. Stationery:Paper d. Snobbery:Shoes | d. Snobbery:Shoes: Snobbery is unrelated to shoes; others are direct. |
| 145. Missing number in series: 132, 156, ?, 210, 240, 272 | a. 196 b. 182 c. 199 d. 204 | b. 182: Differences (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) increase by 2. |
| 146. Missing number in grid: 44,49,37; 52,?,41; 58,35,53 | a. 56 b. 77 c. 66 d. 63 | b. 77: Pattern: 52–41=11×7=77, consistent with other rows. |
| 147. Conclusions from cricket team runs (200 total, 160 by spinners) | a. Only 1 b. Only 2 c. Both d. Neither | d. Neither: 80% runs ≠ 80% team; no info on opening batsmen. |
| 148. Code for ‘VIGOROUS’ if ‘GREAT’ is 718222620, ‘MONK’ is 13121411 | a. 22187121812619 b. 21177121811619 c. 22187131813620 d. 21187111711620 | a. 22187121812619: Alphabet positions: V=22, I=9, G=7, O=15, R=18, U=21, S=19. |
| 149. Odd group: QWZB, BHKM, WCGJ, MSVX | a. QWZB b. MSVX c. WCGJ d. BHKM | c. WCGJ: Inconsistent difference pattern (20, 4, 3) vs. others (6, 3, 2). |
| 150. Distance between M and P (M north of N, P south of O, N southeast of O) | a. 5.34 b. 6.74 c. 28.5 d. None | a. 5.34: Calculated using coordinates: M(0,4), P(-0.707,-1.293), distance ~5.34 km. |
Below is a table that organizes the 69th BPSC Prelims Solved GS & CSAT Questions (1–150) by subject, listing the specific topics asked in the exam and suggesting related topics to study for the next BPSC exam based on the pattern and emphasis observed in this paper. The table is designed to help candidates prioritize their preparation by focusing on high-weightage areas, Bihar-specific content, and recurring themes.
| Subject | Topics Asked in 69th BPSC | Topics to Study for Next BPSC Exam |
|---|---|---|
| General Science and Technology | Telecommunications (5G, IoT, Edge Computing, Network Slicing) – Space Science (Cassini-Huygens, Juno, Artemis, VERITAS) – Material Science (Linen, Coir, Mohair, Down, Graphite, Kevlar) – Medical Science (Taeniasis, Neurocysticercosis, COVID vaccines, mRNA, medical terms) – Computer Science (Programming languages, GPT) – Biology (Tastes, DNA double helix, nervous system) – Astronomy (Pulsars) – Chemistry (HMX, solutions, reaction rates) – Physics (Concave mirror, photoelectric cell, free fall, current density) – Robotics (Tesla’s Optimus) – Nuclear Science (Manhattan Project) – Geology (Seafloor spreading, plate tectonics) | Emerging Technologies: 5G, 6G, AI models (e.g., LLMs), quantum computing – Space Missions: ISRO projects (Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan), global missions – Materials: Synthetic fibres, nanotechnology, lab-grown materials – Medical Science: Recent vaccines, pandemics, biotechnology (CRISPR, mRNA) – Computer Science: AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing – Biology: Human physiology, genetics, neuroscience – Astronomy: Black holes, exoplanets, recent discoveries – Chemistry: Explosives, green chemistry, catalysts – Physics: Optics, electricity, mechanics, quantum physics – Robotics: AI-driven robots, automation trends – Geology: Earth’s structure, tectonic processes, mineral exploration |
| Current Affairs | – International Organizations (G20, WEF, Lisbon Declaration) – Geopolitical Events (Arunachal Pradesh, Wagner Group) – Cultural Festivals (Thadingyut) – Tourism (Shipwreck tourism in Goa) – Energy Policies (Net Metering) – Sports (ISSF Championship, tennis trophies) – Conservation (Vulture, Asian Giant Tortoise) – Education Policies (NEP 2020) – Trade Agreements (ECTA with Australia) – Legislation (Plain Language Act) – Paleontology (Tillyardembiids fossils) – Landmarks and Royalty (White House, Queen Elizabeth II) – Fashion and Design (Colors, footwear) – Maritime Incidents (Titan submersible) – Linguistics (Mother Tongue Survey) | – International Organizations: UN, WTO, WHO, G7, BRICS, recent summits – Geopolitical Issues: India’s border disputes, global conflicts (2023–2025) – Cultural Events: Major global and Indian festivals, UNESCO events – Tourism: Eco-tourism, heritage tourism in India – Energy Policies: Renewable energy, India’s net-zero goals – Sports: Olympics, Asian Games, Indian athletes’ achievements (2024–2025) – Conservation: Endangered species, national parks, biodiversity initiatives – Education: NEP 2020 implementation, skill development programs – Trade Agreements: CEPA, FTA updates, India’s trade policies – Legislation: Recent global and Indian laws – Paleontology: New fossil discoveries, evolution studies – Landmarks and Leaders: Global political figures, iconic landmarks – Fashion and Culture: Indian traditional crafts, global trends – Maritime and Aviation: Recent incidents, exploration missions – Linguistics: India’s language policies, 8th Schedule |
| Indian History and Culture | – Ancient History (Indus Valley, Buddhism, Vikramshila, Gupta era) – Medieval History (Mughal contributions, Maratha administration, Nowruz) – Modern History (Wood’s Dispatch, Vernacular Press Act, Lord Mayo, Bihar separation) – Regional Culture (Sujini, Maithili, Ajanta caves) – Scholars and Texts (Charaka, Brahmagupta, Nitisara, Futuhat-i-Alamgiri) – Dynasties (Gupta, Karnat, Mughal, Maratha) – Art and Architecture (Bodhisattva Padmapani, Buddhist structures) | – Ancient History: Harappan civilization, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires – Medieval History: Mughal policies, regional kingdoms, Bhakti-Sufi movements – Modern History: British educational reforms, press laws, administrative changes – Bihar-Specific History: Ancient universities (Nalanda, Vikramshila), cultural contributions – Scholars and Literature: Ancient texts (Arthashastra, Charaka Samhita), medieval chronicles – Dynasties and Rulers: Gupta, Mughal, Maratha, regional dynasties (e.g., Karnat) – Art and Architecture: Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu architecture, cave paintings – Cultural Practices: Regional crafts (Madhubani, Sujini), languages (Maithili, Bhojpuri) |
| Geography | – Physical Geography (Lake Victoria, heat waves, El Niño, latitudes, time zones) – Indian Geography (Subarnarekha, Gandak, Jamui, Kodarma, Kosi plain, Baghelkhand) – Environmental Geography (Gangetic Dolphin, Gulf of Mannar) – Historical Geography (Explorers Hawkins, Cartier, Drake, Magellan) – Political Geography (UAE Emirates, Uttarakhand-Tibet border) – Resource Geography (Gold deposits, mica, rock systems) | – Physical Geography: Climatic phenomena (El Niño, La Niña), earth’s structure, map skills – Indian Geography: Rivers, canals, mineral belts (especially Bihar, Jharkhand) – Environmental Geography: Biodiversity hotspots, endangered species, conservation programs – Historical Geography: Explorers, colonial trade routes – Political Geography: Indian states, international borders, geopolitical regions – Resource Geography: Mineral resources, geological formations in India – Bihar-Specific Geography: Rivers (Gandak, Kosi), national parks (Valmiki), topography |
| Polity | – Judicial System (Collegium, Kesavananda Bharati) – Constitutional Provisions (Fundamental Rights, Article 17, Article 120, 42nd Amendment) – Tribal Governance (Fifth Schedule, Scheduled Tribe criteria) – Political Parties (CPI(M), CPI, BSP, AITC) – Parliamentary Procedures (Mother tongue in Parliament) | – Judicial System: Supreme Court, High Court, judicial independence, landmark cases – Constitutional Provisions: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, key articles, amendments – Tribal Governance: Schedules 5 and 6, tribal welfare policies – Political Parties: History, ideologies, and current political landscape in India – Parliamentary System: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, procedures, bills – Bihar-Specific Polity: State legislative structure, key policies |
| Economy | – Monetary Policy (RBI reserves, fiscal deficit) – Trade and Commerce (Rules of Origin, FDI, globalization) – Demography (Infant mortality, population trends) – Human Development (Human capital formation) – Financial Regulations (Insolvency, bankruptcy, IBBI) – Industrial Policy (1956 Resolution, PLI scheme) – Government Schemes (SVAMITVA) – Fiscal Policy (Financial emergency, non-plan expenditure, stagflation) | – Monetary Policy: RBI functions, forex reserves, monetary tools – Trade and Commerce: India’s trade policies, FTAs, WTO rules – Demography: Census data, demographic indicators (IMR, MMR) – Human Development: Education, skill development, HDI – Financial Regulations: IBC, banking reforms, NPAs – Industrial Policy: Make in India, PLI schemes, startup ecosystem – Government Schemes: Rural and urban development schemes, PMAY, Jal Jeevan Mission – Fiscal Policy: Budget, deficits, public finance management – Bihar-Specific Economy: State budget, industrial growth, agriculture |
| Indian Freedom Struggle | – Revolt of 1857 (Causes, failure, Treaty of Allahabad) – Gandhian Movements (Champaran, Ahmedabad, Quit India) – Peasant Movements (Bakasht) – British Policies (Lytton, Cabinet Mission) – Indian National Congress (Karachi 1931, safety valve) – Freedom Fighters (Ambabai, Shri Krishna Singh) – Social Reforms (Servants of India, Tattwabodhini, Atmiya) – Colonial Trade (Dutch factory in Patna) | – Revolt of 1857: Causes, leaders, outcomes – Gandhian Movements: Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India – Peasant and Tribal Movements: Bihar’s role, key leaders – British Policies: Reforms (Morley-Minto, Montagu-Chelmsford), Acts (Vernacular Press, Ilbert Bill) – Indian National Congress: Sessions, resolutions, leaders – Freedom Fighters: National and regional figures, Bihar’s contributions – Social Reforms: 19th-century reform movements, organizations – Colonial Trade: European companies, trade routes in India |
| Reasoning and Aptitude | – Coding-Decoding (‘MADE’, ‘VIGOROUS’) – Direction Sense (Q, M, S, T) – Arithmetic Reasoning (Land transactions) – Odd One Out (Millinery, Snobbery) – Number Series (132, 156, …; grid patterns) – Logical Reasoning (Cricket team runs) – Distance Calculation (M and P) | – Coding-Decoding: Alphabet, number, and symbol-based codes – Direction Sense: Cardinal directions, relative positioning – Arithmetic Reasoning: Profit-loss, percentages, ratios – Odd One Out: Pattern identification, logical grouping – Number Series: Arithmetic, geometric, and complex progressions – Logical Reasoning: Syllogisms, assumptions, conclusions – Distance and Time: Coordinate geometry, speed-distance problems |
Analysis and Recommendations
- General Science and Technology (30 questions, 20%): High weightage, covering diverse areas like telecom, space, and medical science. Study recent advancements (e.g., 5G, mRNA vaccines) and basic concepts from NCERTs (Class 6–12). Focus on Bihar’s contributions to science and technology, if any.
- Current Affairs (30 questions, 20%): Emphasizes global and national events (2022–2023). Follow daily news (The Hindu, Indian Express), Economic Survey, and Yojana magazine. Prioritize Bihar-specific policies (e.g., pollution-free target) and international developments.
- Indian History and Culture (26 questions, 17.33%): Strong focus on Bihar (Sujini, Vikramshila, Maithili). Study ancient (Gupta, Buddhist sites), medieval (Mughal, Maratha), and modern history (British reforms) using Spectrum and Bipan Chandra. Include Bihar’s cultural heritage.
- Geography (20 questions, 13.33%): Includes Bihar-specific questions (Subarnarekha, Gandak, Jamui). Use NCERTs (Class 6–12) and focus on Bihar’s rivers, minerals, and topography. Study physical geography (El Niño, latitudes) and environmental issues.
- Polity (10 questions, 6.67%): Focus on constitutional provisions and judicial systems. Read Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity and memorize key articles (17, 120, 216) and landmark cases (Kesavananda Bharati).
- Economy (15 questions, 10%): Covers schemes (PLI, SVAMITVA) and fiscal policies. Study Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy, Economic Survey (2023–2025), and Bihar’s economic policies (agriculture, industry).
- Indian Freedom Struggle (15 questions, 10%): Bihar’s role (Champaran, Bakasht) is prominent. Use Spectrum’s Modern India and focus on Gandhian movements, British policies, and regional leaders.
- Reasoning and Aptitude (10 questions, 6.67%): Tests logical and numerical skills. Practice coding, series, and direction problems using R.S. Aggarwal or Arihant’s CSAT books.
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