BPSC 67th Solved Question Paper

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1Who established trade relations with Roman empire?(A) Cheras
2The Muslim ruler whose empire was regarded as a part of Dar-ul-Islam was(B) Iltutmish
3Who among the following opposed the power of the Khalifa?(A) Alauddin Khalji
4Tughril Khan raised a standard of revolt during whose reign?(D) Balban
5Who was the first Mughal ruler who fought against the British?(A) Aurangzeb
6Which of the following were the social reforms introduced by William Bentinck?(A) 1, 3 and 4 only
7Sind was conquered and annexed by(B) Napier
8In which year, first Census was introduced in India?(D) 1872
9On which date, Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru were hanged?(A) 23rd March, 1931
10Who was the third Satyagrahi of Individual Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1940?(C) Brahma Dutt
11Who launched secret radio during the Quit India Movement?(D) Usha Mehta
12Who was the Physician of Magadh ruler Bimbisara?(B) Jeevaka
13Who was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar?(A) Ibn Bakhtiyar Khilji
14Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar?(D) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
15Who were the leaders of Santhal Revolt?(A) Sidhu and Kanhu
16In which year the Chauri Revolt of Bihar took place?(B) 1798
17In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar?(A) 1936
18Where was the first Buddhist Council convened?(A) Rajagriha
19Which Gupta ruler assumed the throne after killing his elder brother?(B) Chandragupta II
20Who laid the foundation of Vardhana dynasty?(D) Pushyabhuti
21The Sargasso Sea is a part of the(B) North Atlantic Ocean
22What is the boundary line between India and China called?(D) McMahon Line
23Rajasthan receives very little rain because(C) the winds do not come across any barriers to cause the necessary uplift to cool the air
24Consider the following statements: In India, the Project Tiger was launched in 1973. The theme for National Biodiversity in 2022 is ‘Building a shared future for all life.’ The Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme.(C) 1, 2 and 3
25For which cultivation Karewas are famous?(A) Saffron
26Which State in India is the leading producer of thorium?(D) Kerala
27At which of the following places the newsprint paper industry is located?(B) Nepanagar
28Where was first coal mine in India mined?(A) Raniganj
29According to the Census of India, 2011 which Scheduled Tribe is largest in India?(B) Bhil
30The total geographical area of Bihar State is(B) 94163 sq. km
31Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?(B) Kosi
32In which district of Bihar, Telhar Kund Waterfall is located?(B) Kaimur
33Which is Asia’s largest and freshwater oxbow lake in Bihar?(A) Kanwar Lake
34Which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve?(A) Jamui
35Which district of Bihar is known as ‘Silk City’?(B) Bhagalpur
36What is the female literacy rate of Bihar as per the Census 2011 of India?(C) 51.50%
37Which is the chief heavenly body of the solar system?(C) Sun
38Which elements are abundant in the formation of the interior layer of the Earth?(C) Nickel and ferrum
39Who among the following postulated the concept of geographical cycle of erosion?(A) W. M. Davis
40In which hemisphere, roaring forties, furious fifties, and shrieking sixties are blowing?(A) Southern Hemisphere
41Generally how many sessions are there in the Lok Sabha?(D) 3
42Who was the Chairman of the First Law Commission in Independent India?(C) Mr. M. C. Setalvad
43If ‘One Nation One Election’ is to be realized in India, which Article of the Indian Constitution will require an amendment?(E) None of the above/More than one of the above
44Which State does not have a Panchayat system?(E) None of the above/More than one of the above
45The division of each State into territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha is done by the Delimitation Commission. This delimitation has been frozen till which year?(B) 2026
46The Supreme Court is a(E) None of the above/More than one of the above
47To review the financial position of Panchayats, the State Government constitutes every five years a/an(D) Finance Commission
48What is the objective of community development?(E) None of the above/More than one of the above
49Electoral College for the 16th Vice Presidential Election of India for 2022 consists of how many members?(A) 788
50The Indian President is eligible for re-election for how many times?(C) Any number of times
51Bhandari Committee is related to(C) Regional rural banks’ restructuring
52Choose the correct statement related to the National Pension Scheme (NPS).(D) NPS is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
53Which of the following is not included in the priorities of India Budget 2022-23?(C) Disinvestment
54What was the Tax-GDP ratio in the financial year 2021-22 in India?(A) 11.7%
55What was India’s share in World Exports by commodity divisions and groups in 2018?(D) 1.7%
56What was the total production of wheat in India as per the 4th advance estimates in the year 2020-21?(D) 109.5 million tonnes
57Choose the correct statement regarding the Vibrant Village Programme.(C) It is for the development of border villages on the northern border
58Choose the incorrect statement as per the Economic Survey of Bihar, 2021-22.(C) The primary sector in Bihar had grown at 2.8 per cent
59Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per the ascending level of urbanization.(D) Nalanda < Munger < Patna
60The fiscal deficit is expected to be GSDP of Bihar for the financial year 2022-23, of(B) 3.47%
61Choose the option which is not part of the ‘Saat Nischay Part-2 Scheme’ of Bihar.(C) Airways to everyone
62Choose the correct order of the Bihar State districts in descending order of per capita income.(D) Nawada > Kishanganj > East Champaran > Araria > Sheohar
63Which statement is not true about the poverty estimates based on the 68th round of NSSO?(E) None of the above/More than one of the above
64Which of the following partly defines the micro-enterprise in India?(D) Investment in Plant and Machinery or equipment not more than 1 crore
65Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana?(A) Construction of well
66Who successfully led the Bardoli Satyagraha?(D) Vallabhbhai Patel
67Who among the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946 AD?(A) Ramsay MacDonald
68In which year the famous Gandhi-Irwin Pact took place?(B) 1931 AD
69In which Session Indian National Congress passed Complete Independence Resolution?(B) 1929 AD Lahore
70Subhas Chandra Bose renamed Nicobar Island as(D) Swaraj Island
71In which state is ‘Chauri Chaura’, where in February 1922 AD a police station was set on fire?(C) Uttar Pradesh
72In which place Khudiram Bose tried to kill Kingsford?(B) Muzaffarpur
73During which Movement ‘Azad Dasta’ was active in Bihar?(C) Quit India Movement
74Who was allotted the Portfolio of the Labour Department in the Interim Government’s Cabinet of 1946 AD?(D) Jagjivan Ram
75In 1942 AD, on the occasion of which festival Jayaprakash Narayan escaped from Hazaribagh jail?(C) Deepawali
76Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly in(C) December 1946 AD
77Who is known as ‘Frontier Gandhi’?(C) Abdul Gaffar Khan
78Where was Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai died?(B) Gwalior
79Who has said about Bengal Partition, “The partition announcement fell like a bomb shell”?(D) Surendra Nath Bannerjee
80Sardar Udham Singh killed whom?(B) Michael O’Dwyer
81A clock is set right at 6 a.m. It gains 10 minutes in 24 hours. What will be the right time when the clock indicates 11 a.m. on the next day?(A) 48 minutes past
82At what time between 5 and 6 will the two hands of a watch coincide?(B) 27 (3/11) minutes past 5
83Anil and Suman together can do a work in 12 days, which Anil alone can do in 20 days. If Suman alone has to do this work, he will take30 days (Not listed in options, likely an error)
84In a class of 55 students, 34 like to play Cricket and 26 like to play Badminton. Also, each student likes to play at least one of the two games. How many students like to play both Cricket and Badminton?(B) 5
85What are the two natural numbers whose product is 2400 and the sum of whose squares is 5200?(C) 60, 40
86How many numbers between 100 and 500 are divisible by 4, 5 and 6?(B) 7
87In a mixture of 70 kg, the ratio of sand and cement is 4:1. How much sand should be added to the mixture so that the ratio of sand and cement becomes 6:1?(A) 28 kg
88Shashi loses 25% by selling oranges at the rate of 150 per dozen. At what rate should she sell them to get a profit of 20%?(B) 240 per dozen
89The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 10 cm and 24 cm. Its perimeter is(A) 52 cm
90A train of length 140 m is running at a speed of 60 km/hr and a dog is running in the same direction parallel to the train at a speed of 18 km/hr. The train will cross the dog in(B) 12 seconds
91What type of lens is used in magnifying glass?(B) Convex lens
92The paramagnetic theory of magnetism applies to(C) Platinum
93The nucleus of an atom consists of(B) Protons and neutrons
94The metallurgical process in which a metal is obtained in a fused state is called(D) Smelting
95Which among the following are constituents of brass?(D) Zinc and copper
96Which among the following is known as quicklime?(D) CaO
97What happens to the weight of iron, when it rusts?(D) Increases for long time
98Which among the following is also known as white metal?(B) Platinum
99Consider the following statements with respect to noble metals: 1. Noble metals are found in pure form in nature. 2. Uranium and lead are examples of noble metal.(D) 1 only
100Consider the following statements: 1. Addition of salt to pure water increases the boiling point of water and decreases the freezing point of water. 2. When methyl alcohol is added to water boiling point of water decreases.(C) Both 1 and 2
101Which among the following is the main constituent of biogas?(D) Methane
102Which among the following would cause the bright red colour due to bursting of crackers?(D) Strontium
103What are salt-loving plants called?(C) Halophytes
104Fungi are plants that lack(B) Chlorophyll
105Pollination is best defined as(D) Transfer of pollen grain from anther to stigma
106Plants receive their nutrients mainly from(C) Soil
107Pine, Fir, Spruce, Cedar, Larch and Cypress are the famous timber-yielding plants of which several also occur widely in the hilly regions of India. All these belong to(A) Gymnosperm
108From the following pairs, find the one which is correctly matched.(C) Malaria-Chloroquine
109The animal without red blood cells is(A) Earthworm
110The ultimate substance to which the carbohydrates are degraded, is(B) Glucose
111Most of the enzymes are(D) Proteins
112Who was the first scientist/doctor, who attempted vaccination?(C) Edward Jenner
113The working principle of a washing machine is(B) Centrifugation
114The speed of light will be minimum while passing through(C) Glass
115Which of the following is not a vector quantity?(D) Speed
116If the spinning speed of the earth increases, then the weight of the body at the equator will(A) Decrease
117Who is the first person to define speed?(D) Galileo
118What is the law in which under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain equal number of molecules?(C) Avogadro’s law
119The ‘theory of relativity’ is presented by which scientist?(D) Albert Einstein
120Due to temperature variation along conductor, potential variation occurs along it. This phenomenon is known as(D) Thomson effect
121Who has become the first player to cross 3000 runs in the T20 International?(D) Virat Kohli
122What is the name of the campaign launched to ensure complete COVID-19 vaccination (in June 2022)?(D) Har Ghar Dastak Campaign 2.0
123Who is the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra after 30th June, 2022?(A) Eknath Shinde
124Who has started the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day?(C) Central Government
125Which State has become the first State in the country to initiate the process of implementing the Centre’s New Education Policy?(D) Uttarakhand
126Which of the pairs of Governors and Indian States is/are correctly matched?(D) 1 and 2 only
127Which ministry/organization has released ‘Youth in India Report, 2022’?(B) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)
128Elavenil Valarivan, Shreya Agarwal and Ramita, seen in the news, are associated with which sports?(A) Shooting
129Recently who has been assigned the charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs?(D) Smriti Irani
130Who was the candidate of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in 15th Presidential Election in India?(D) Yashwant Sinha
131Who has received the International Booker Prize for her novel, Tomb of Sand (Ret Samadhi)?(D) Geetanjali Shree
132Who has been awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award in 2022 from Bihar?(A) Deep Shrestha
133According to the Economic Survey of Bihar 2021-22, what is the level of urbanization in the State at present?(B) 15.3%
134Who is the Brand Ambassador of Khadi in Bihar?(B) Manoj Tiwari
135In which district of Bihar, the world’s tallest (251 m) statue of Mother Sita will be constructed?(A) Sitamarhi
136Match List-I with List-II: a. Governor of Bihar 1. Mr. Nitish Kumar b. Chief Justice of Bihar 2. Mr. H. R. Srinivas c. Chief Minister of Bihar 3. Mr. Sanjay Karol d. Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar 4. Mr. Fagu Chauhan(B) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
137The ‘Operation Prahar’ in Bihar is related to(C) Liquor ban
138Hrithik Anand from Bihar has won which medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil?(D) Gold medal
139At which place in Bihar, North India’s first bird ringing station has been recently opened?(D) Bhagalpur
140Which of the following in Bihar started the Vulture’s Conservation Plan?(B) Valmiki Tiger Reserve
141‘Sunandini Program’ is related to the(D) Anganwadi workers
142Which country’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead during the election campaign in July 2022?(A) Japan
143The UN General Assembly has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism. Which language is mentioned in that for the first time?(C) Hindi
144Who presided an emergency session of the General Assembly to discuss Russia’s military operations in Ukraine?(D) Abdulla Shahid
145India evacuated people as part of which mission to bring Indians from war-hit Ukraine, in February 2022?(C) Operation Ganga
146Recently China has claimed rights over territories around the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary’ claiming it as a ‘disputed region’. This Wildlife Sanctuary is located in(A) Bhutan
147Which Indian State/UT has been chosen to host the G20 Summit in 2023?(B) Jammu and Kashmir
148With reference to the UN peacekeeping operations, which statements are correct?(A) 2 and 3 only
149Which country has recently signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates?(D) Israel
150Which country launched its first satellite ‘Arktika-M’ to monitor the climate of the Arctic?(B) Russia


Based on questions above , here are trending topics for upcoming BPSC Exams :
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SubjectTopics Asked in BPSC 67thTopics Recommended for Next BPSC Exams
History– Ancient India: Trade with Roman Empire (Cheras), Gupta rulers (Chandragupta II), Vardhana dynasty (Pushyabhuti), Buddhist Councils, Magadh physician (Jeevaka) – Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate (Iltutmish, Alauddin Khalji, Balban, Tughril Khan), Mughal Empire (Aurangzeb) – Modern India: British reforms (William Bentinck), Sind annexation, First Census, Santhal Revolt, Chauri Revolt, Chauri Chaura incident, Indian independence movement (Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Individual Satyagraha, Quit India Movement, Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Complete Independence Resolution, Azad Dasta, Frontier Gandhi, Jhansi Ki Rani, Bengal Partition, Udham Singh), Bihar-specific history (Turk rule, first Indian Governor of Bihar) – Orissa separation from Bihar– Ancient India: Major dynasties (Maurya, Gupta, Vardhana), trade routes, Buddhism and Jainism, cultural contributions – Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate administration, Mughal policies, regional powers (Vijayanagara, Rajputs) – Modern India: Freedom struggle movements (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India), key leaders, British policies, social reforms, partition – Bihar-specific History: Pre-independence movements, key figures (Kunwar Singh, JP Narayan), Bihar’s role in freedom struggle, ancient Magadh – Cultural History: Art, architecture, literature (e.g., Qutb Minar, Ajanta Caves)
Geography– Physical Geography: Chief heavenly body (Sun), Earth’s interior (nickel and ferrum), geographical cycle of erosion (W. M. Davis), Sargasso Sea, winds (roaring forties, etc.) – Indian Geography: Boundary lines (McMahon Line), rainfall patterns (Rajasthan), Project Tiger, Karewas (saffron cultivation), thorium production (Kerala), newsprint industry (Nepanagar), first coal mine (Raniganj), Bihar’s geographical area, Kosi River (Sorrow of Bihar) – Human Geography: Urbanization in Bihar, largest Scheduled Tribe (Bhil)– Physical Geography: Earth’s structure, atmospheric phenomena, ocean currents, landforms – Indian Geography: Major rivers, climate patterns, mineral resources, biodiversity conservation (Project Tiger, Project Elephant), state-specific geography (Bihar’s rivers, lakes, urbanization) – Human Geography: Population, tribes, urbanization trends, migration – Environmental Geography: Conservation programs, biodiversity, climate change impacts – Bihar-specific Geography: Rivers (Ganga, Kosi), oxbow lakes, mineral resources (gold in Jamui), urban centers
Polity– Indian Constitution: Lok Sabha sessions, First Law Commission, One Nation One Election, Panchayat system, Delimitation Commission, Supreme Court roles, State Finance Commission – Elections: Vice Presidential Election (Electoral College), Presidential re-election eligibility – Governance: Community development objectives, first Indian Governor of Bihar, Bihar officials (Governor, Chief Minister, Chief Justice, Chief Electoral Officer)– Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, amendments, key articles (elections, local governance) – Governance: Structure of Union and State governments, roles of constitutional bodies (Election Commission, Finance Commission) – Elections: Electoral processes, recent reforms (e.g., One Nation One Election), key historical elections – Bihar-specific Polity: State administration, key leaders, local governance (Panchayati Raj in Bihar) – Judiciary: Role of Supreme Court, High Courts, judicial reforms
Economy– National Economy: National Pension Scheme, India Budget 2022-23 priorities, Tax-GDP ratio 2021-22, India’s share in world exports (2018), wheat production (2020-21) – Rural Development: Vibrant Village Programme, Bhandari Committee (RRBs), PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana, micro-enterprises – Bihar Economy: Economic Survey 2021-22, urbanization, fiscal deficit, Saat Nischay Part-2, poverty estimates (NSSO 68th round), per capita income (districts)– National Economy: Budget highlights, economic indicators (GDP, fiscal deficit), trade and exports, agriculture production – Rural Development: Government schemes (PMKSY, MGNREGA, NRLM), rural banking, micro-enterprises – Bihar Economy: Economic Survey updates, state-specific schemes (Saat Nischay), agriculture, industrial development, poverty alleviation – Economic Policies: Five-year plans, economic reforms, disinvestment trends – Current Economic Issues: Inflation, employment, sustainable development
Science & Technology– Physics: Lens in magnifying glass, paramagnetism, atomic nucleus, speed of light, Earth’s rotation and weight, definition of speed (Galileo), Avogadro’s law, theory of relativity, Thomson effect – Chemistry: Metallurgy (smelting), brass constituents, quicklime, rusting of iron, noble metals, boiling/freezing point changes, biogas, fireworks (strontium) – Biology: Halophytes, fungi (chlorophyll), pollination, plant nutrients, gymnosperms, malaria treatment, animals without red blood cells, carbohydrate degradation, enzymes, vaccination history – Technology: Washing machine principle (centrifugation)– Physics: Mechanics (motion, speed, vectors), optics, electromagnetism, relativity, basic laws (Avogadro, Newton) – Chemistry: Chemical properties, metallurgy, alloys, environmental chemistry (biogas, pollutants) – Biology: Plant and animal physiology, human biology, diseases and treatments, vaccination history, biodiversity – Technology: Everyday applications (e.g., centrifugation), modern innovations, space technology (ISRO missions) – Bihar-specific S&T: Local conservation efforts (vulture conservation, bird ringing), health initiatives
Current Affairs– National: Har Ghar Dastak Campaign 2.0, Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, New Education Policy (Uttarakhand), Youth in India Report, Minority Affairs Ministry, Presidential Election 2022, International Booker Prize – Bihar-specific: Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Khadi ambassador, Mother Sita statue, Operation Prahar, bird ringing station, vulture conservation, Sunandini Program, Deaf Badminton Olympics – International: Shinzo Abe assassination, UN multilingualism resolution, Operation Ganga, Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary dispute, G20 Summit 2023, UN peacekeeping, Israel-UAE FTA, Arktika-M satellite – Sports: T20 cricket (Virat Kohli), shooting (Elavenil Valarivan, etc.)– National: Recent government schemes, budget announcements, education reforms, election updates – Bihar-specific: State initiatives, cultural developments, key appointments, local achievements – International: Global summits (G20, COP), geopolitical issues, India’s foreign policy, UN activities – Sports: Indian achievements in cricket, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, other sports – Awards and Recognition: National and international awards (Booker, Padma, etc.) – Science and Environment: Recent missions (ISRO, climate initiatives), conservation efforts
Quantitative Aptitude– Clocks: Time gain, hands coinciding – Work and Time: Combined work rates – Set Theory: Overlapping sets (Venn diagram) – Number Theory: Divisibility, natural numbers – Ratio and Proportion: Mixture problems – Profit and Loss: Selling price calculations – Geometry: Rhombus perimeter – Speed, Distance, Time: Relative speed– Arithmetic: Percentages, profit and loss, time and work, ratios, mixtures, simple/compound interest – Number System: LCM, HCF, divisibility, number properties – Geometry: Properties of shapes (triangles, circles, quadrilaterals), mensuration – Algebra: Linear equations, quadratic equations – Data Interpretation: Tables, charts, Venn diagrams – Time and Speed: Relative speed, average speed, clocks and calendars

Notes:

Additional Advice: Candidates should prioritize NCERT textbooks (Classes 6–12) for history, geography, polity, and science, supplemented by Bihar-specific resources (e.g., Economic Survey of Bihar, state government schemes). Current affairs can be prepared using newspapers, monthly magazines, and government reports. For quantitative aptitude, practice standard problem types from previous BPSC papers.

Topics Asked in BPSC 67th: The questions cover a wide range of subjects, with a strong emphasis on Bihar-specific knowledge (history, geography, economy, current affairs), Indian history (ancient, medieval, modern), geography (physical, Indian, human), polity (constitutional and state governance), economy (national and Bihar-specific), science (physics, chemistry, biology, technology), current affairs (national, international, Bihar-specific, sports), and quantitative aptitude.

Topics Recommended for Next BPSC Exams: Recommendations are based on the observed pattern, emphasizing recurring themes like Bihar-specific knowledge, Indian history, geography, and current affairs, which are critical for BPSC exams. Quantitative aptitude remains a consistent component, and science questions focus on foundational concepts with practical applications. Candidates should also stay updated on recent developments (2023–2025) for current affairs, especially Bihar-related initiatives and national/international events.


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