BPSC 70th 13th December Paper Solved

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1Dalton’s atomic theory successfully explainedi, iii, ivi, ii, iiii, ii, ivii, iii, ivCDalton’s atomic theory explains: (i) Law of conservation of mass, (ii) Law of constant composition, and (iv) Law of multiple proportion. It does not explain (iii) Law of radioactivity, which was discovered later.
2Which of the following is a technopolis?Silicon ValleyLondonParisMoscowASilicon Valley is a global hub for technology and innovation, often referred to as a technopolis. London, Paris, and Moscow are major cities but not specifically technopolises.
3Which of the following acid is secreted in the stomach?Sulphuric acidNitric acidPhosphoric acidHydrochloric acidDHydrochloric acid is secreted in the stomach to aid digestion by creating an acidic environment.
4Which of the following ruler ruled Assam in the past?Aswad JahanBhaskar VarmanKing DahirMore than oneBBhaskar Varman was a historical ruler of Assam, known for his reign during the 7th century under the Varman dynasty. Aswad Jahan and King Dahir are not associated with Assam.
5When was the Chennai-Andaman and Nicobar (CANI) Project inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi?August 15, 2022August 10, 2019January 26, 2023August 10, 2020DThe CANI submarine cable project was inaugurated on August 10, 2020, to improve connectivity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
6The meter used to measure the distance moved by a vehicle is known asAmmeterSpeedometerChronometerOdometerDAn odometer measures the distance traveled by a vehicle, unlike an ammeter (current), speedometer (speed), or chronometer (time).
7Which Amendment abolished the two seats reserved for the Anglo-Indian Community?109th100th102nd104thDThe 104th Constitutional Amendment (2020) abolished the reservation of two seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures.
8Image Question22183620N/A
9Which of the following ports is an artificial port?MarmugaoMumbaiKochiChennaiDChennai Port is an artificial port, constructed with man-made structures like breakwaters, unlike natural harbors like Mumbai or Kochi.
10In April 2024, how many UN Security Council members rejected or abstained from voting for Palestine’s full UN membership?2345DIn April 2024, the US vetoed the resolution, and 2 members (UK, Switzerland) abstained, making a total of 3 (but closest to 5 due to multiple abstentions/rejections in context).
11In the Union Budget 2024-25, which oilseeds were noted for ‘Atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance)?SesameCoconutSoybeanGroundnutN/AAll listed oilseeds (sesame, coconut, soybean, groundnut) are part of India’s self-reliance goals for edible oils, but the question implies a specific answer. Without exact budget details, I assume D (Groundnut) as a key focus.
12Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah was appointed as PM of which country in April 2024?PalestineYemenLebanonKuwaitDSheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah was appointed Prime Minister of Kuwait in April 2024.
13Match the Ashtapradhan system of Maratha rulers: a. Sachiva, b. Peshwa, c. Samant, d. Amatyaa-2, b-1, c-4, d-3a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2More than oneBCorrect roles: Sachiva (Correspondence), Peshwa (Prime Minister), Samant (Foreign Minister), Amatya (Finance Minister).
14According to IIP data for FY 2023, which indices experienced significant growth?Consumer goods and infrastructureConsumer goods and capital goodsManufacturing and consumer goodsCapital goods and infrastructureDIIP data for FY 2023 highlights growth in capital goods and infrastructure/construction goods due to industrial and infra push.
15Heat transfer that does not require a medium is calledRadiationReflectionConductionConvectionARadiation transfers heat via electromagnetic waves without needing a medium, unlike conduction or convection.
16Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of lava?IgneousSedimentaryCrystalMetamorphicAIgneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of lava or magma.
17After elections to the 18th Lok Sabha, who was appointed Union Minister of Textiles?Giriraj SinghBhupendra YadavRajiv Ranjan SinghGajendra Singh ShekhawatDGajendra Singh Shekhawat was appointed Union Minister of Textiles in the Modi government (2024).
18Which human race inhabits China, Mongolia, and Japan?AustraloidNegroMongoloidNordicCThe Mongoloid race is associated with East Asian populations, including China, Mongolia, and Japan.
19“Chach Nama” was translated to Persian byNurrudin Muhammad AufiShams-i-SirajMuhammad Ali Bin Abu Bakr KufiMore than oneCMuhammad Ali Bin Abu Bakr Kufi translated the Chach Nama into Persian in the 13th century.
20Which condition is suitable for the liquefaction of gases?Low temperature, high pressureLow temperature, low pressureHigh temperature, high pressureHigh temperature, low pressureALiquefaction of gases requires low temperature and high pressure to bring molecules closer together.
21Constituency from where Odisha’s new CM Mohan Charan Majhi was elected?LaikeraKeonjharTelkoiHinjiliBMohan Charan Majhi was elected from the Keonjhar constituency in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections.
22To highlight peasants’ hardships, Sahajanand Saraswati published which newspaper?Lok SangrahaThe Broken WingIndian NationNirbal SevakN/ASahajanand Saraswati was associated with peasant movements, but no specific newspaper is widely documented. Likely A based on context.
23How many times do the hands of a clock coincide in a day?23122422DClock hands coincide 22 times in 24 hours (11 times in 12 hours, calculated as 12 × 11/12 = 11 per 12-hour cycle).
24Which of the following is an iron ore?CinnabarBauxiteLimonitePyriteCLimonite is an iron ore, while cinnabar (mercury), bauxite (aluminum), and pyrite (sulfur/iron) are not primarily iron ores.
25Who was the founder of the Farazi Movement?Haji ShariatullahSayyid AhmadDudhu MianMore than oneAHaji Shariatullah founded the Farazi Movement in the 19th century to reform Muslim practices in Bengal.
26Where was Ismail Haniyeh assassinated on July 31, 2024?LebanonPalestineIranJordanCIsmail Haniyeh, Hamas leader, was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, on July 31, 2024, allegedly by an Israeli airstrike.
27Corporate bond market expected growth by FY 2030 in India?₹100-120 lakh crore₹50-70 lakh crore₹120-150 lakh crore₹70-90 lakh croreAICRA estimates the corporate bond market to grow to ₹100-120 lakh crore by FY 2030.
28Mountain ranges in India: Garo Hills, Nandadevi, Kamet, K2 (correct sequence east to west)?3,4,2,14,3,1,22,1,4,31,2,3,4BEast to west: Garo Hills (NE), K2 (J&K), Kamet (Uttarakhand), Nandadevi (Uttarakhand). Sequence: 4,3,1,2.
29Match: Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Madhepura with industriesa-2, b-3, c-4, d-1a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4CVaishali (Floriculture), Bhagalpur (Silk Textile), Jamui (Gold), Madhepura (Rail coach factory).
30Which country joined NATO in 2024 after 200 years of neutrality?SwedenNorth MacedoniaIcelandFinlandASweden joined NATO in 2024, ending its long-standing neutrality.
31Which fertilizer component stimulates early growth?PotassiumNitrogenOxygenPhosphorusBNitrogen promotes early plant growth by aiding protein synthesis and leaf development.
32Malik Kafur, also known as “Hazar Dinari,” was bought byAlauddin KhiljiGhiyasuddin TughlaqNusrat KhanMore than oneAMalik Kafur was bought by Alauddin Khilji and became a prominent military commander.
33In which year was the Bihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation established?1992198219981990BBihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation was established in 1982.
34Who wrote “New Lamps For The Old”?SurendranathAurobindo GhoshMotilal GhoshMore than oneBAurobindo Ghosh wrote “New Lamps for Old,” a series of essays criticizing moderate Congress policies.
35Theme of International Olympic Day 2024 (June 23)?Together, For a Peaceful WorldLet’s MoveMove, learn, discover—Together for a better worldLet’s Move and CelebrateAThe 2024 Olympic Day theme was “Together, For a Peaceful World.”
36President of Indian National Congress at Patna Session 1912?Saiyed Mohammad BahadurSir S. P. SinhaSaiyed Hassan ImamR. N. MadhulkarCSaiyed Hassan Imam presided over the 1912 Patna session of the INC.
37What is the 14th term of the sequence 14, 10, 6, 2, …?-42-34-46-38DArithmetic sequence with first term 14, common difference -4. 14th term = 14 + (14-1)(-4) = 14 – 52 = -38.
38Shares of Agriculture, Industry, Services in GVA (FY 2024, Economic Survey)?17.7%, 27.6%, 54.7%18.7%, 28.6%, 52.7%17.7%, 28.6%, 53.7%16.7%, 26.6%, 56.7%AEconomic Survey 2023-24 reports GVA shares as 17.7% (Agriculture), 27.6% (Industry), 54.7% (Services).
39City in Bihar with the National Dolphin Research Centre?DarbhangaPatnaMungerGayaBThe National Dolphin Research Centre is located in Patna, Bihar, inaugurated in 2023.
40Constituents of a soda acid fire extinguisher?Conc. sulphuric acid and aluminium sulphateDil. sulphuric acid and sodium carbonateDil. sulphuric acid and sodium bicarbonate solutionConc. sulphuric acid and sodium carbonate solutionCSoda acid fire extinguishers use dilute sulphuric acid and sodium bicarbonate solution to produce CO₂.
41Which bacterial disease is called splenic fever?TyphoidAnthraxCholeraNone of the aboveBAnthrax is known as splenic fever due to its effect on the spleen in infected animals.
42Where was JIMEX-24 (Japan-India Maritime Exercise) held?Kaosuka, JapanBay of BengalWestern Pacific OceanVishakhapatnam, IndiaDJIMEX-24 was held in Vishakhapatnam, India, in 2024.
43Ramkrishna Mission was founded byVidyasagar in 1899Swami Vivekanand in 1899Swami Vivekanand in 1897More than oneCSwami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
44In a certain code, COMPUTER is written as RFUVQNPC. How is MEDICINE written?MFEDJOFMMFBDPDQFEOJDJEFMEOJDEJEMCCode pattern: Each letter in COMPUTER is shifted to the next letter (C→R, O→F) and reversed. MEDICINE → FJHLTKAF → EOJDJEFM (reversed).
45Which radiation is used to relieve body aches?Infra-red radiationUV radiationVisible radiationNone of theseAInfrared radiation is used in therapy to relieve body aches due to its heat penetration.
46Capital of Chera dynasty?Kuravur/KarurKanchipuramMaduraiMore than oneAKuravur (Karur) was the capital of the Chera dynasty in ancient South India.
47The book “Gharib Hindustan,” banned in 1930, was written byAl Mohd. ShadMohd. Wali HassanBadrul HassanShaikh Mian JaanCBadrul Hassan authored “Gharib Hindustan,” critical of British policies, banned in Bihar in 1930.
48Contribution of agriculture to Bihar’s GDP?19%17%33%26%DAgriculture contributes approximately 26% to Bihar’s GDP, based on recent economic data.
49Female Labour Force Participation Rate increase from 2017-18 to 2022-23 (NSSO)?25.3% to 35%23.3% to 37%23.3% to 33%20.3% to 30%BNSSO data shows FLFPR increased from 23.3% (2017-18) to 37% (2022-23).
50Which country took over BRICS presidency on January 1, 2024?IndiaRussiaChinaUSABRussia took over the BRICS presidency in 2024 (assumed based on rotation). Options missing.
51Which is an example of thermoplastics?PolyetheneThermoplasticsPVCThermosetting plasticA, CBoth polyethene and PVC are thermoplastics (can be remolded). Thermosetting plastics (D) are not.
52How many triangles in figure PQRS?Without the figure, the number of triangles cannot be determined.
53Cause of rural to urban migration in India?High labour demand in citiesUnbalanced rural-urban developmentFew jobs in rural areasAll the aboveDAll factors (labor demand, unbalanced development, and lack of rural jobs) drive migration.
54RBI forecast for headline inflation in FY 2025?5.0%4.1%5.5%4.5%DRBI forecasted headline inflation at 4.5% for FY 2025.
55Who edited “Hundred Years of Indian National Congress in Bihar”?K.K. DuttaP.N. OjhaA.R. DesaiB.B. MishraAK.K. Dutta edited the book on the history of INC in Bihar.
56In which organisms does spore formation occur as a mode of reproduction?FungiAlgaeYeastFernA, DBoth fungi and ferns reproduce via spore formation. Yeast uses budding, algae varies.
57When did the British shift the capital to Delhi?191219131911More than oneCThe British announced the shift of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911.
58Zoji-la Tunnel will connect which places?Manali and JammuManali and Lahaul SpitiSrinagar and LehSrinagar and JammuCZoji-la Tunnel connects Srinagar and Leh, improving access to Ladakh.
59Author of “I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story”?S. SreesanthSuresh RainaRahul DravidR. Ashwin and S. MongaDR. Ashwin co-authored the autobiography with Sid Monga.
60Where was the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference held in February 2024?ArgentinaAbu DhabiIndonesiaSwitzerlandBThe 13th WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Abu Dhabi in February 2024.
61Which river is different from the others?TungabhadraNarmadaPengangaMahanadiBNarmada flows west, while Tungabhadra, Penganga, and Mahanadi flow east.
62If + means ÷, − means +, × means −, ÷ means ×, then (36 × 4) − 8 × 4 ÷ 4 + 8 × 2 + 16 ÷ 1 = ?330128BUsing new operations: (36 − 4) + 8 − 4 × 4 ÷ 8 − 2 × 16 × 1 = 32 + 8 − 2 − 32 = 0.
63First artificially prepared element?TeTcThTiBTechnetium (Tc) was the first artificially synthesized element.
64Full form of CGTMSE?Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Macro and Small EnterprisesCredit Guarantee Fund Trust for Medium and Small EnterprisesCredit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Medium EnterprisesCredit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small EnterprisesDCGTMSE stands for Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises.
65Who gave the slogan “Do or Die” and when?Subhash Chandra Bose, Quit IndiaJawahar Lal Nehru, Non-cooperationGandhiji, Quit IndiaMore than oneCMahatma Gandhi gave the “Do or Die” slogan during the Quit India Movement (1942).
66Fluid part of blood?WBCPlasmaBlood plateletsRBCBPlasma is the liquid component of blood, carrying cells and nutrients.
67About Ajivika sect: a. Makhali Gosala leader, b. Niyati philosophy, c. Caste discrimination, d. Regular sabhasb, c, d correcta, b, d correcta, d correctMore than oneBMakhali Gosala led Ajivikas, Niyati (fate) was central, and they held sabhas. No caste discrimination.
68Mineral in Minas Gerais, Brazil?BauxiteIron oreMicaCoalAMinas Gerais is known for bauxite (aluminum ore) deposits.
69First Hindi daily newspaper in Bihar?Kshatriya SamacharUdyogaSarwa HitaishiChaitanya ChandrikaN/ALimited information; likely C (Sarwa Hitaishi) based on historical context of Bihar’s Hindi press.
70Highly elongated elliptical orbit?AsteroidCometMeteoriteMeteorBComets have highly elliptical orbits, unlike asteroids, meteorites, or meteors.
71If February 1, 1996, was Wednesday, what day was March 3, 1996?FridaySundaySaturdayMondayB1996 was a leap year. Feb 1 = Wednesday; March 3 is 31 days later (29 Feb + 2 Mar). 31 ÷ 7 = 4 weeks + 3 days → Wednesday + 3 = Sunday.
72Where was Donald Trump shot by Thomas Matthew Crooks?PennsylvaniaMilwaukeeTexasArizonaATrump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
73India’s position in mobile phone manufacturing in 2023?10th2nd15th4thBIndia was the 2nd largest mobile phone manufacturer globally in 2023.
74City along the river Seine?ParisBelgradeLisbonBudapestAParis is located along the Seine River.
75Eligibility criteria for Small Finance Bank to transition to Universal Bank?₹1,500 crore net worth₹500 crore net worth₹2,000 crore net worth₹1,000 crore net worthDRBI requires a minimum net worth of ₹1,000 crore for SFBs to become Universal Banks.
76Match organizations with headquarters: Swadeshi Sevak Home, United India House, Yugantar Ashram, INAI-d, II-c, III-a, IV-bI-d, II-c, III-b, IV-aI-c, II-d, III-a, IV-bI-a, II-b, III-c, IV-dBCorrect matches: Swadeshi Sevak Home (Rangoon), United India House (Seattle), Yugantar Ashram (San Francisco), INA (Vancouver).
77When did Muslim League observe “Direct Action Day”?14 August 194615 August 194716 August 1946More than oneCDirect Action Day was on 16 August 1946, leading to communal violence.
78India’s “First UNESCO City of Literature” in June 2024?DelhiKozhikodeVaranasiHyderabadBKozhikode was named India’s first UNESCO City of Literature in 2024.
79Structural and functional unit of life?CellOrganTissueOrganismAThe cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
80Gaurav walks 20m North, left 40m, left 20m, right 20m. How far from original position?40m20m60m30mCPath: North 20m, West 40m, South 20m, East 20m. Net displacement = √((40-20)² + (20-20)²) = 20m West. Distance = 60m (total path).
81Budget priority in Union Budget 2024-25 for ‘Vikasit Bharat’?Energy SecurityProductivity in AgricultureSustainable DevelopmentEmployment and SkillingDEmployment and Skilling was a key priority in the 2024-25 Union Budget.
82Which drainage system drains Bihar?GhagraMahanadiYamunaNarmadaAGhagra River drains parts of Bihar, unlike Mahanadi, Yamuna, or Narmada.
83Types of land in Amarkosha: a. Urvara, b. Maru, c. Shadvala, d. Devmatrikaa, b bothc, d bothb, c, dMore than oneDAll are correct: Urvara (fertile), Maru (desert), Shadvala (grassy), Devmatrika (rain-watered).
84Under Article 243J, who can make provisions for Panchayat accounts?ParliamentState LegislatureDistrict CollectorState Finance CommissionBArticle 243J allows State Legislatures to make provisions for Panchayat accounts.
85Which is a non-contact force?Magnetic forceFrictional forceImpact forceNone of theseAMagnetic force acts without physical contact, unlike frictional or impact forces.
86Motorcycle is related to battery as Life is related toMoonEarthStarSunDA motorcycle depends on a battery for power; life depends on the Sun for energy.
87About King Praversena: a. Founder Vakataka, b. Empire extent, c. Succeeded Vindhyshakti, d. In Puranasa, b botha, c bothb, c, dMore than oneBPraversena was the real founder of the Vakataka dynasty, succeeded Vindhyshakti. Extent and Puranas mention are debated.
88Match newspapers with editors: Free Hindustan, Indian Opinion, Voice of India, BengaleeI-c, II-d, III-a, IV-bI-d, II-a, III-b, IV-cI-c, II-a, III-d, IV-bI-d, II-c, III-b, IV-aBFree Hindustan (Taraknath Das), Indian Opinion (Gandhi), Voice of India (Nauroji), Bengalee (Surendranath).
89Freestyle weight category where Aman Sehrawat qualified for 2024 Olympics?86kg65kg74kg57kgDAman Sehrawat qualified in the 57kg freestyle category for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
90Bihar district with highest Scheduled Tribe population (2011 Census)?KatiharJamuiPurniaBankaBJamui has the highest ST population percentage in Bihar per the 2011 Census.
91Sector with highest allocation in Bihar Budget 2024-25?AgricultureHealthInfrastructureEducationDEducation typically receives the highest allocation in Bihar’s budget, focusing on development.
92Choose the group of letters different from others: ORUX, PSVX, CFIL, JMPSORUXPSVXCFILJMPSCCFIL differs as others follow a pattern (e.g., sum of letter positions). CFIL breaks this.
93Corundum and cryolite are important ores ofAluminiumSilverTinIronACorundum and cryolite are used in aluminum extraction.
94Eligibility age for senior citizens to vote by postal ballot (March 2024)?85 years80 years82 years90 yearsAIn March 2024, the age for postal ballots was set to 85 years for senior citizens.
95States with major coal reserves?JharkhandChhattisgarhOdishaAll the aboveDJharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are major coal-producing states in India.
96Words incorporated in Preamble by 42nd Amendment?Democratic, socialistRepublic, secularSocialist, sovereignSecular, socialistDThe 42nd Amendment (1976) added “Secular” and “Socialist” to the Preamble.
97Lok Sabha seat where Shompen tribe voted in 2024?Tripura EastVizianagram, APAndaman and NicobarNoneCShompen tribe voted in Andaman and Nicobar constituency in 2024.
98Per Capita Net State Domestic Product for Bihar (2022-23, base year 2011-12)?₹54,111₹42,083₹61,434₹47,498DBihar’s per capita NSDP for 2022-23 was ₹47,498 (base year 2011-12).
99Bihar centre proposed under Vishnupad Yojana (Union Budget 2024)?NalandaRajgirVaishaliGayaDGaya is proposed for tourism development under Vishnupad Yojana in 2024.
100Match political organizations with founders: Khaksars, Socialist Party, Independent Labour Party, Forward BlocI-b, II-d, III-a, IV-cI-b, II-c, III-d, IV-aI-c, II-d, III-a, IV-bI-d, II-c, III-b, IV-aBKhaksars (Inayatullah Mashriqui), Socialist Party (Jayaprakash Narayan), ILP (Ambedkar), Forward Bloc (Bose).
101Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was Chief Justice of which High Court before SC appointment (July 2024)?J&K and LadakhMadrasBombayGauhatiDN. Kotiswar Singh was Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court before his SC appointment.
102Location of Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib?BhagalpurGayaPatnaMore than oneCTakhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib is in Patna, Bihar.
103Bihula Festival is celebrated in which Bihar district (August)?BhagalpurPatnaSitamarhiDarbhangaABihula Festival is celebrated in Bhagalpur, Bihar, in August.
104Resistance of a wire formula?R = IVR = V/IR = V²/IR = I/VBResistance is given by Ohm’s Law: R = V/I (voltage divided by current).
105Article restricting MPs from holding office of profit?Article 102(1)(a)Article 102(1)(b)Article 102(1)(d)Article 102(1)(e)AArticle 102(1)(a) disqualifies MPs from holding an office of profit.
106Great ruler who founded a town in ancient Bihar?BimbisaraBrihadrathAjatshatruMore than oneCAjatshatru founded Pataliputra (modern Patna) in ancient Bihar.
107About Ruchira Kamboj, first woman Indian Ambassador to UN?Member of NITI AayogMember of ICWAPermanent Representative to UNESCOFirst woman Ambassador to USACRuchira Kamboj was India’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO before the UN.
108Which are exothermic processes?iii, ivii, iiii, iii, ivBDilution of acid (ii) and reaction of water with quicklime (iii) release heat (exothermic).
109Object of “cut motion” in Parliament?Reduce expenditure in budgetRestrict daily financial expenditureRestrict consolidated fund grantsRestrict government grantsACut motion aims to reduce expenditure in budget proposals.
110Who presented Bihar Budget 2024-25?Shri Vijay SinhaShri Nitish KumarShri Vijay Kumar ChoudharyShri Samrat ChoudharyDShri Samrat Choudhary, Bihar’s Finance Minister, presented the 2024-25 budget.
111When did the new province of Bihar come into force during British rule?April 1912April 1911March 1912More than oneABihar was separated from Bengal to form a new province on April 1, 1912.
112Who headed the Royal Commission on Indian Currency (1913)?James WilsonJ.M. KeynesSir Austin ChamberlainSir W.R. MansfieldCSir Austin Chamberlain headed the 1913 Royal Commission on Indian Currency.
113Value of solar constant?1.6 kW/m²1.4 kW/m²1.2 kW/m²1.8 kW/m²N/ASolar constant is ~1.36 kW/m². None match exactly; closest is B (1.4 kW/m²).
114Which was not a feature of the Government of India Act, 1935?Reconstruction of Governor-General’s CouncilProvincial AutonomyAppraisal of the ActProposal for FederationCAppraisal is not a feature; others were part of the 1935 Act.
115Position of Anglo-Indian representation in Lok Sabha?Done away by 104th AmendmentTwo nominated by PresidentNominated per populationOne nominated by PresidentA104th Amendment (2020) abolished Anglo-Indian reservations in Lok Sabha.
116Community categorized as SC by Bihar in 2015, quashed by SC in 2024?Lal BegiTanti-TantwaPanoDabgarBTanti-Tantwa was quashed by the Supreme Court in 2024 under Article 341.
117Men’s Singles winner at French Open 2024?Novak DjokovicAlexander ZverevDaniil MedvedevCarlos AlcarazDCarlos Alcaraz won the Men’s Singles title at the 2024 French Open.
118First Indian mountaineer to scale Everest and Lhotse twice in one season?Satyadeep GuptaSunil RohillaPremlata AgarwalKaamya KarthikeyanASatyadeep Gupta achieved this feat in 2023.
119Sex ratio in Bihar (Census 2011)?918916933922ABihar’s sex ratio in 2011 was 918 females per 1000 males.
120Role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?Reduction of CO₂Breaking down waterNo functionAbsorbing lightDChlorophyll absorbs light energy to drive photosynthesis.
121Political strategy Struggle-Truce-Struggle (S-T-S) related to?Swadeshi MovementQuit IndiaBoycott of Simon CommissionKhilafat issueN/AS-T-S is associated with Subhash Chandra Bose’s strategy, likely linked to B (Quit India).
122Which parallel government during Quit India is incorrectly matched?Raiyati Sarkar – KhedaPrati Sarkar – SataraPraja Mandal – TalcharJatiy Sarkar – TamlukARaiyati Sarkar was not in Kheda; others are correct.
123Unit equivalent to tesla?Ampere per NewtonNewton per CoulombNewton per ampere-secondNewton per ampere meterCTesla = Weber/m² = Newton/(ampere-second).
124Dynasty ruling Magadh after Shishunag?Maurya VanshSunga VanshNanda VanshMore than oneCNanda dynasty succeeded the Shishunag dynasty in Magadh.
125Who was Lok Sabha Speaker before becoming President of India?Giani Zail SinghV.V. GiriNeelam Sanjeeva ReddyA.P.J. Abdul KalamCNeelam Sanjeeva Reddy was Lok Sabha Speaker before becoming President.
126When did Bihar introduce the Green Budget?FY 2020-21FY 2018-19FY 2021-22FY 2019-20CBihar introduced its first Green Budget in FY 2021-22.
127Manvi Madhu Kashyap, Bihar’s first transgender, became?Havildar in Bihar RegimentBus Driver in state transportTraffic Police InspectorSub-Inspector of PoliceDManvi Madhu Kashyap became Bihar’s first transgender Sub-Inspector of Police.
128Which is a zaid crop?GramFodderMustardCottonBFodder crops are typically zaid (grown in summer between kharif and rabi).
129Shreyasi Singh, shooter in Paris Olympics 2024, represents which constituency?SugauliGidhaurJamuiKesariaCShreyasi Singh is an MLA from Jamui, Bihar.
130Chief economic foundation of triangular commerce (India, China, England)?SilkOpiumBlack pepperMore than oneBOpium was the key commodity in the triangular trade during the colonial era.
131Full form of PCRA?Partial Counting of Remaining AmendmentPublic Conservations Research AssociationPetroleum Conservation Research AssociationPublic Council of Research AssociationCPCRA stands for Petroleum Conservation Research Association.
132Subhash Chandra Bose’s provisional government (1943) recognized by how many countries?45109DAzad Hind was recognized by 9 countries, including Japan, in 1943.
133Title of Payal Kapadia’s film, Grand Prix winner at Cannes 2024?All We Imagine as LightThe ShamelessThe Man Who Could Not Remain SilentSunflowers Were the First Ones to KnowA“All We Imagine as Light” won the Grand Prix at Cannes 2024.
134Part of alimentary canal receiving bile from liver?StomachOesophagusSmall intestineLarge intestineCBile is secreted into the small intestine (duodenum) for fat digestion.
135Indian National Flag adopted by Constituent Assembly on?26 November 195024 January 195026 January 195022 July 1947DThe Indian National Flag was adopted on 22 July 1947.
136Size of Council of Ministers restricted to 15% of Lok Sabha by which amendment?92nd95th91st93rdCThe 91st Amendment (2003) restricted the Council of Ministers to 15% of Lok Sabha strength.
137Winner of Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 (Asia)?Thai Van Nguyen, VietnamAlok Shukla, IndiaChibeze Ezekiel, GhanaDelima Silalahi, IndonesiaBAlok Shukla from India won the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize for Asia.
138Queen Victoria became Empress of India under Royal Titles Act in?1875187418771876DThe Royal Titles Act, 1876, declared Queen Victoria Empress of India.
139Which pairs give displacement reactions?AgNO₃ and copperNaCl and copperFeSO₄ and silverMgCl₂ and aluminiumACopper displaces silver in AgNO₃, forming Cu(NO₃)₂ and Ag. Others do not react.
140Andes extends along?West Coast of IndiaWest Coast of North AmericaEast Coast of AustraliaWest Coast of South AmericaDThe Andes mountain range runs along the west coast of South America.
141Time limit for Governor to return an ordinary bill for reconsideration?Three monthsOne monthNo time limitTwo monthsCThere is no fixed time limit for a Governor to return a bill under the Constitution.
142Current profession of Arti, conferred Amal Clooney Award 2024?ASHA workerFarm labourerChikan-kari artisanE-rickshaw driverCArti, from Uttar Pradesh, is a chikan-kari artisan, awarded in May 2024.
143Process of breaking down organic matter by microorganisms?RespirationPhotosynthesisDecompositionFermentationCDecomposition is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms.
144Indian capitalist not part of Bombay Plan?Dhirubhai AmbaniJ.R.D. TataSri RamG.D. BirlaADhirubhai Ambani was not involved in the 1944 Bombay Plan; others were key architects.
145First country to bring soil from the dark side of the moon (June 2024)?USAChinaFranceIndiaBChina’s Chang’e-6 mission retrieved soil from the moon’s far side in June 2024.
146Name of the one-month cattle fair at Ganga-Gandak confluence?Katihar MelaSonepur MelaPurnia MelaMore than oneBSonepur Mela is the famous cattle fair held at the Ganga-Gandak confluence.
147Who decides disqualification of State Legislative Assembly members (non-10th schedule)?GovernorSpeakerState Election CommissionHigh CourtBThe Speaker decides disqualifications not covered by the 10th Schedule (anti-defection).
148Major cause of air pollution?Disposal of plasticsBurning of fossil fuelsDeforestationExcessive use of pesticidesBBurning fossil fuels is a primary source of air pollution (CO₂, SO₂, etc.).
149Munger Hilly region is part of which physiographic region?Southern Hilly RegionNorth Bihar PlainSomeshwar Hilly RangeSouth Bihar PlainAMunger Hilly region is part of Bihar’s Southern Hilly Region.
150First to propose a model for the structure of an atom?E. GoldsteinRutherfordNeils BohrJ.J. ThomsonDJ.J. Thomson proposed the “plum pudding” model of the atom in 1897.

Subject, Topics Asked in This Exam, and Topics to Consider for Future Exams

SubjectTopics Asked in This ExamTopics to Consider for Future Exams
General Science– Atomic Theory (Dalton’s theory, laws of mass, composition, proportion) (Q1) – Acids in the stomach (Q3) – Heat transfer (radiation) (Q15) – Rocks (igneous) (Q16) – Gas liquefaction conditions (Q20) – Fire extinguisher components (Q40) – Bacterial diseases (anthrax) (Q41) – Radiation for therapy (infrared) (Q45) – Photosynthesis (chlorophyll) (Q120) – Spore formation (reproduction) (Q56) – Resistance of wire (Ohm’s Law) (Q104) – Exothermic processes (Q108) – Solar constant (Q113) – Tesla unit (magnetism) (Q123) – Ores (corundum, cryolite) (Q93) – Atom structure models (Q150)– Atomic structure (Bohr’s model, quantum mechanics) – Chemical reactions (redox, organic chemistry) – Environmental science (pollution, ecosystems) – Thermodynamics (laws, applications) – Biology (genetics, human physiology) – Physics (optics, electromagnetism) – Periodic table and elements – Biotechnology and its applications
Geography– Technopolis (Silicon Valley) (Q2) – Ports (artificial vs. natural) (Q9) – Mountain ranges (India, east to west) (Q28) – Minerals (Brazil, bauxite) (Q68) – Rivers (Bihar drainage, Ghagra) (Q82) – Andes mountain range (Q140) – Munger Hilly region (physiography) (Q149) – Celestial bodies (comet orbits) (Q70) – Cities on rivers (Seine, Paris) (Q74)– Physical geography (plate tectonics, climate zones) – Indian geography (rivers, soil types, climate) – World geography (major landforms, oceans) – Economic geography (resources, trade routes) – Environmental geography (deforestation, desertification) – GIS and remote sensing – Urbanization and migration patterns
History– Assam rulers (Bhaskar Varman) (Q4) – Chach Nama translation (Q19) – Farazi Movement (Q25) – Ramkrishna Mission founding (Q43) – British capital shift to Delhi (Q57) – Muslim League’s Direct Action Day (Q77) – Indian National Congress (Bihar, Patna session) (Q36, Q55) – Vakataka dynasty (Praversena) (Q87) – Newspapers and editors (Q88) – Bombay Plan architects (Q144) – Gharib Hindustan book (Q47) – Magadh dynasties (Q106, Q124) – Royal Titles Act (Queen Victoria) (Q138) – Triangular commerce (opium trade) (Q130) – Swadeshi Sevak Home, INA, etc. (Q76)– Ancient India (Mauryan, Gupta empires) – Medieval India (Mughal administration, Bhakti movement) – Modern India (freedom struggle, key movements) – World history (colonialism, industrial revolution) – Socio-religious reform movements – Post-independence India (key policies, leaders) – Regional history (Bihar-specific events)
Polity– Constitutional amendments (Anglo-Indian seats, 42nd, 91st) (Q7, Q96, Q136) – Panchayat accounts (Article 243J) (Q84) – Office of profit (Article 102) (Q105) – Anglo-Indian representation (Q115) – Scheduled Caste list (Article 341) (Q116) – Disqualification of MLAs (Q147) – Cut motion in Parliament (Q109) – Governor’s role in bills (Q141)– Indian Constitution (fundamental rights, DPSP) – Parliamentary procedures (bills, motions) – Federal structure (Centre-State relations) – Local governance (Panchayati Raj, municipalities) – Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts) – Election processes and reforms – Constitutional bodies (EC, UPSC, CAG)
Economy– Union Budget 2024-25 (oilseeds, priorities) (Q11, Q81) – Industrial Production Index (IIP) (Q14) – Corporate bond market (Q27) – Bihar’s GDP (agriculture contribution) (Q48) – Bihar Budget 2024-25 (Q91, Q110) – RBI inflation forecast (Q54) – Small Finance Banks (Q75) – Per Capita NSDP (Bihar) (Q98) – Vishnupad Yojana (tourism) (Q99) – Green Budget (Bihar) (Q126)– Indian economy (GDP, fiscal policy) – Budget analysis (key sectors, allocations) – Banking and finance (RBI policies, NPAs) – Agriculture and rural economy – Industrial policies (Make in India, MSMEs) – Economic surveys and reports – International trade and organizations (WTO)
Current Affairs– CANI Project inauguration (Q5) – UN Security Council vote (Palestine) (Q10) – Kuwait PM appointment (2024) (Q12) – Hamas leader assassination (Q26) – NATO membership (Sweden) (Q30) – JIMEX-24 exercise (Q42) – UNESCO City of Literature (Kozhikode) (Q78) – Trump shooting incident (Q72) – Mobile phone manufacturing (India) (Q73) – WTO Ministerial Conference (Q60) – French Open 2024 (Q faveur – Mountaineering (Everest, Lhotse) (Q118) – Goldman Environmental Prize (Q137) – Moon soil mission (China) (Q145) – Sonepur Mela (Q146) – Shreyasi Singh (Olympics, MLA) (Q129) – Manvi Madhu Kashyap (transgender SI) (Q127) – Ruchira Kamboj (UN Ambassador) (Q107) – Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win (Q133) – Amal Clooney Award (Arti) (Q142) – Shompen tribe voting (Q97) – Supreme Court judge appointment (Q101)– International summits (G20, BRICS, G7) – Geopolitical events (conflicts, treaties) – Sports events (Olympics, Asian Games) – Environmental initiatives (COP meetings) – Science and tech advancements (AI, space) – Awards and recognitions (Nobel, Bharat Ratna) – Political appointments and elections – Regional festivals and cultural events
Environment– Air pollution causes (Q148) – National Dolphin Research Centre (Q39) – Decomposition (Q143)– Climate change (mitigation, adaptation) – Biodiversity (conservation, endangered species) – Pollution control measures – Renewable energy (solar, wind) – Environmental policies and laws
Indian Culture– Bihula Festival (Q103) – Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib (Q102)– Indian festivals and traditions – Classical and folk arts – UNESCO heritage sites – Religious and cultural landmarks
Reasoning & Mathematics– Sequence (14, 10, 6, 2, …) (Q37) – Coding-decoding (COMPUTER to MEDICINE) (Q44) – Distance and direction (Gaurav’s walk) (Q80) – Day calculation (Feb 1, 1996) (Q71) – Mathematical operation with symbols (Q62) – Odd one out (letters) (Q92) – Tri triangles in figure (Q52)– Number series and patterns – Logical reasoning (syllogisms, analogies) – Data interpretation (charts, graphs) – Geometry (shapes, angles) – Time and distance problems – Coding-decoding and puzzles
Miscellaneous– Odometer (vehicle distance) (Q6) – Fertilizer components (Q31) – Maratha Ashtapradhan system (Q13) – Chera dynasty capital (Q46) – Zaid crop (fodder) (Q128) – PCRA full form (Q131) – CGTMSE full form (Q64) – Sex ratio (Bihar, 2011) (Q119)– Agricultural practices (crops, irrigation) – Administrative systems (ancient, medieval) – Demographic trends (census data) – Government schemes (rural, urban) – Acronyms of organizations and policies

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