| Q.No. & Question | Options | Answer | Explanation | Relevant Topics for Better Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. World famous painting is found in which district of Bihar? | (A) Madhubani (B) Madhepura (C) Darbhanga (D) Samastipur | (A) Madhubani | Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila painting, is a globally recognized folk art from the Madhubani district of Bihar, characterized by intricate designs and vibrant colors. | Indian Art and Culture, Folk Paintings, Madhubani Art |
| 2. The Tribal Movement Santhal (Rebellion) took place in | (A) 1857-58 (B) 1856-59 (C) 1855-56 (D) 1854 | (C) 1855-56 | The Santhal Rebellion, led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, occurred in 1855-56 against British colonial rule and exploitative zamindars in present-day Jharkhand and Bihar. | Indian History, Tribal Movements, Santhal Rebellion |
| 3. Steam methane reforming technique is used to obtain | (A) Brown Hydrogen (B) Grey Hydrogen (C) Green Hydrogen (D) None of the above | (B) Grey Hydrogen | Steam methane reforming (SMR) produces hydrogen from natural gas, resulting in grey hydrogen, which generates significant CO2 emissions. | Hydrogen Production, Renewable Energy, Chemistry |
| 4. The ratio of total deposits that a Commercial Bank must keep with Reserve Bank of India is called | (A) Legal Reserve Ratio (B) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (C) Cash Reserve Ratio (D) Deposit Ratio | (C) Cash Reserve Ratio | The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the percentage of a bank’s total deposits that must be maintained with the RBI in cash form to ensure liquidity and financial stability. | Banking System, Monetary Policy, RBI Functions |
| 5. Tropic of Cancer passes through which State? | (A) Bihar (B) Orissa (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Meghalaya | (D) Meghalaya | The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Meghalaya. | Indian Geography, Tropic of Cancer, Physical Geography |
| 6. Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states? | (A) 2, 3, and 4 (B) 1, 2, and 4 (C) 1, 3, and 4 (D) None of the above (E) 1, 2, and 3 | (C) 1, 3, and 4 | Constitutional amendments requiring ratification by at least half of state legislatures include the election of the President, any list in the Seventh Schedule, and abolition of Legislative Councils (Article 368). | Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments, Federal Structure |
| 7. Standard electrode potential of three metals A, B, and C are respectively 0.5V, -3V, and -1.2V. Reducing power of these metals would be | (A) A > C > B (B) B > C > A (C) C > B > A (D) None of the above | (B) B > C > A | Reducing power is inversely related to standard electrode potential. Lower (more negative) potentials indicate stronger reducing agents: B (-3V) > C (-1.2V) > A (0.5V). | Electrochemistry, Reduction Potential, Chemical Properties |
| 8. At what time between 2 and 3 O’Clock will the hands of a clock be together? | (A) 38 minutes past 2 (B) 55/11 minutes past 2 (C) 10 minutes past 2 (D) None of the above | (B) 55/11 minutes past 2 | The hands of a clock coincide every 65 5/11 minutes. Between 2 and 3 o’clock, they coincide at approximately 2:05 5/11 (since 60/11 ≈ 5.45 minutes). | Clocks and Time, Quantitative Aptitude, Angles |
| 9. The famous emperor of Delhi Sultanate | (A) Alauddin Khilji (B) Akbar (C) Balban (D) Iltutmish | (D) Iltutmish | Iltutmish (1211–1236) consolidated the Delhi Sultanate, introduced the silver tanka, and completed the Qutub Minar. | Medieval Indian History, Delhi Sultanate, Iltutmish |
| 10. Which company became the first Indian company to cross the 1 billion USD market capitalization in 2023? | (A) Infosys (B) HDFC Bank (C) TCS (D) Reliance Industries | (D) Reliance Industries | Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to surpass $1 billion market capitalization in 2023, driven by its energy, telecom, and retail sectors. | Indian Economy, Corporate Sector, Market Capitalization |
| 11. In 1901, who published the book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’? | (A) Dadabhai Naoroji (B) S. N. Banerjee (C) R. C. Dutt (D) Phirozshah Mehta | (A) Dadabhai Naoroji | Dadabhai Naoroji’s book highlighted British economic exploitation of India, introducing the “Drain of Wealth” theory. | Indian National Movement, Economic History, Drain Theory |
| 12. Sour taste of vinegar is due to | (A) Tartaric acid (B) Lactic acid (C) Citric acid (D) None of these | (D) None of these | The sour taste of vinegar is due to acetic acid, which is not listed among the options. | Organic Chemistry, Acids, Food Chemistry |
| 13. Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics? | (A) China (B) South Korea (C) Canada (D) Japan | (A) China | The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China, from February 4 to February 20, 2022. | International Events, Olympics, Current Affairs |
| 14. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha enjoys | (A) The right to vote only in case of a tie (B) The right to vote like other members of the House (C) Two votes – one in ordinary and the other in case of a tie (D) No right to vote | (A) The right to vote only in case of a tie | The Speaker votes only in the case of a tie (casting vote) to resolve deadlocks, as per parliamentary rules. | Indian Constitution, Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Procedures |
| 15. Which is the oldest mountain of South America continent? | (A) Pacaraima (B) Turmuc-Humuk (C) Andes Mountain (D) Brazil Highlands | (C) Andes Mountain | The Andes, formed about 200 million years ago, is the oldest and longest mountain range in South America. | World Geography, Mountain Ranges, Andes |
| 16. Who among the following is the recipient of Bharat Ratna for 2024? | (A) C.N.R. Rao (B) M.S. Swaminathan (C) Chandra Shekhar (D) Pranab Mukherjee | (B) M.S. Swaminathan | M.S. Swaminathan, a key figure in India’s Green Revolution, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024. | Awards and Honors, Bharat Ratna, Current Affairs |
| 17. Which one of the following is electoral college for the President but not forum for his impeachment? | (A) State Legislative Councils (B) State Legislative Assemblies (C) Rajya Sabha (D) Lok Sabha | (B) State Legislative Assemblies | State Legislative Assemblies are part of the President’s electoral college (Article 54) but not involved in impeachment, which is handled by Parliament (Article 61). | Indian Constitution, Presidential Election, Impeachment |
| 18. Who led the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917? | (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Subhas Chandra Bose (C) Sardar Patel (D) Mahatma Gandhi | (D) Mahatma Gandhi | Mahatma Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 in Bihar to address indigo farmers’ exploitation. | Indian Freedom Struggle, Champaran Satyagraha, Gandhi |
| 19. Buds are typically found | (A) Both at the base of leaves and tip of branches (B) At the tip of branches (C) At the base of leaves (D) None of the above | (A) Both at the base of leaves and tip of branches | Buds can be axillary (base of leaves) or terminal (tip of branches), depending on plant growth patterns. | Botany, Plant Morphology, Buds |
| 20. The Ishihara test is related with | (A) Bone density (B) IQ (C) Colour blindness (D) Haemoglobin level | (C) Colour blindness | The Ishihara test uses colored plates to diagnose red-green color blindness. | Medical Science, Color Blindness, Diagnostic Tests |
| 21. Where did the revolt of Birsa Munda take place? | (A) Champaran (B) Ballia (C) Ranchi (D) None of the above | (C) Ranchi | The Birsa Munda revolt (1899–1900) occurred in the Ranchi region of present-day Jharkhand against British policies. | Tribal Movements, Birsa Munda, Indian History |
| 22. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the proclamation of Emergency? | (A) Article 360 (B) Article 365 (C) Article 356 (D) Article 352 | (D) Article 352 | Article 352 allows the President to proclaim a national emergency due to war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. | Indian Constitution, Emergency Provisions, Article 352 |
| 23. Which State has the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh? | (A) Maharashtra (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Rajasthan | (C) Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh shares the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh, approximately 1,100 km. | Indian Geography, State Boundaries, Madhya Pradesh |
| 24. Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog? | (A) RBI Governor (B) Union Minister of Corporate Affairs (C) Chairman of Finance Commission (D) Union Finance Minister | None (Correct: Prime Minister) | The Prime Minister is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog. None of the options are correct, indicating a possible error in the question. | Indian Polity, NITI Aayog, Governance |
| 25. Which among the following is a tool of Fiscal Policy? | (A) Taxes (B) Cash Reserve Ratio (C) Credit Ceiling (D) Bank Rate | (A) Taxes | Taxes are a key tool of fiscal policy, involving government revenue and expenditure. CRR and Bank Rate are monetary policy tools. | Fiscal Policy, Indian Economy, Taxation |
| 26. ‘Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi’ was written by | (A) Shams Siraj Afif (B) Yahya Sarhindi (C) Minhaj Siraj (D) Isami | (A) Shams Siraj Afif | Shams Siraj Afif authored ‘Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi,’ documenting the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. | Medieval Indian History, Delhi Sultanate, Historical Texts |
| 27. Which country hosted the 2023 World Economic Forum meeting? | (A) Japan (B) Canada (C) Germany (D) Switzerland | (D) Switzerland | The 2023 World Economic Forum meeting was held in Davos, Switzerland. | International Organizations, World Economic Forum, Current Affairs |
| 28. Who became the President of Indian National Congress when Subhash Chandra Bose resigned in 1939? | (A) Rajendra Prasad (B) Abul Kalam Azad (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) More than one of the above | (A) Rajendra Prasad | Rajendra Prasad became Congress President in 1939 after Subhash Chandra Bose resigned due to ideological differences. | Indian National Movement, Congress Presidents, Freedom Struggle |
| 29. Reactance of a capacitor is | (A) Directly proportional to frequency (B) Inversely proportional to sq. root of frequency (C) Inversely proportional to frequency (D) None of the above | (C) Inversely proportional to frequency | Capacitive reactance (Xc = 1/(2πfC)) is inversely proportional to frequency (f). | Physics, AC Circuits, Capacitance |
| 30. Which country hosted the COP28 climate summit in 2023? | (A) Italy (B) Brazil (C) United Kingdom (D) United Arab Emirates | (D) United Arab Emirates | COP28 was held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. | Climate Change, COP Summits, Current Affairs |
| 31. Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress? | (A) Hasrat Mohani (B) Badruddin Tyabji (C) Maulana Azad (D) More than one of the above | (B) Badruddin Tyabji | Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress in 1887 at Madras. | Indian National Movement, Congress Presidents, Modern History |
| 32. Which of the following Acts converted Unicameral Legislature of Bihar into Bicameral? | (A) Government of India Act 1919 (B) Government of India Act 1909 (C) Government of India Act 1935 (D) More than one of the above | (C) Government of India Act 1935 | The Government of India Act 1935 established a bicameral legislature in Bihar with the Legislative Assembly and Council. | Indian Polity, Government of India Acts, Bihar History |
| 33. Which pair of rivers cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice over Chhota Nagpur Plateau? | (A) South Koel — Damodar (B) Suwarnarekha — Damodar (C) North Koel — Damodar (D) North Koel — Suwarnarekha | (D) North Koel — Suwarnarekha | The North Koel and Suwarnarekha rivers cross the Tropic of Cancer twice over the Chhota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand. | Indian Geography, Rivers, Chhota Nagpur Plateau |
| 34. The 60.2 percent share in GSDP of Bihar in 2019-20 was of | (A) Service sector (B) Manufacturing Sector (C) Industrial Sector (D) Agriculture Sector | (A) Service sector | The service sector contributed approximately 60.2% to Bihar’s GSDP in 2019-20. | Indian Economy, Bihar Economy, GSDP |
| 35. A nail is nailed into the trunk of a tree at a point 1 m from the soil level. After 2 years the nail will | (A) Remain at same position (B) Move sideways (C) Move up (D) None of the above | (A) Remain at same position | Trees grow vertically at the top, not from the base, so the nail remains at the same height. | Botany, Plant Growth, Tree Physiology |
| 36. If triangle represents Men, rectangle represents Businessman, and circle represents Millionaire, then which number represents Men that are both Businessman and Millionaire? | (A) 12 (B) 8 (C) 10 (D) 3 | (D) 3 | In a Venn diagram, the intersection of triangle (Men), rectangle (Businessman), and circle (Millionaire) represents the number 3, typically the common region. | Logical Reasoning, Venn Diagrams, Set Theory |
| 37. In which district of Bihar, Maize Production is maximum? | (A) Muzaffarpur (B) East Champaran (C) Siwan (D) Saran | (B) East Champaran | East Champaran leads in maize production in Bihar due to its fertile soil and irrigation facilities. | Agriculture in Bihar, Crop Production, Indian Geography |
| 38. The person who has been President of India, Ambassador to USA, Turkey, and Thailand along with Vice Chancellor to Jawaharlal Nehru University is | (A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (B) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (C) K. R. Narayanan (D) R. Venkataraman | (C) K. R. Narayanan | K. R. Narayanan served as President (1997–2002), Ambassador to the USA, Turkey, and Thailand, and Vice-Chancellor of JNU. | Indian Polity, Presidents of India, Diplomacy |
| 39. Actual site of dark reaction in photosynthesis inside cytoplasm is | (A) Granum (B) Grana Lamella (C) Stroma (D) None of the above | (C) Stroma | The dark reaction (Calvin cycle) occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts, where CO2 is fixed into glucose. | Photosynthesis, Plant Biology, Chloroplasts |
| 40. Which of the following is not an electrophile? | (A) Na⁺ (B) BF₃ (C) H⁺ (D) All of the above | (A) Na⁺ | Electrophiles accept electrons. Na⁺ is a stable cation, while BF₃ and H⁺ are electron-deficient and act as electrophiles. | Organic Chemistry, Electrophiles, Chemical Reactions |
| 41. The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to | (A) Distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States (B) Allocate funds to various ministries (C) Advise the President on financial matters (D) Prepare the annual budget | (A) Distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States | The Finance Commission (Article 280) recommends revenue distribution between the Centre and States. | Indian Polity, Finance Commission, Federal Finance |
| 42. Which longitude separates Canada and Alaska? | (A) 131°W (B) 161°W (C) 151°W (D) 141°W | (D) 141°W | The 141st meridian west forms the boundary between Canada (Yukon) and Alaska, per the 1825 Anglo-Russian Treaty. | World Geography, International Borders, Longitudes |
| 43. Which Constitutional Amendment in India has decided the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers with Chief Minister in a State? | (A) 91st Constitutional Amendment (B) 86th Constitutional Amendment (C) 81st Constitutional Amendment (D) None of the above | (A) 91st Constitutional Amendment | The 91st Amendment (2003) limits the Council of Ministers to 15% of the state legislature’s strength. | Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments, Council of Ministers |
| 44. The conductivity of a strong electrolyte | (A) Decreases on dilution (B) Does not change with dilution (C) Increases slightly on dilution (D) None of the above | (C) Increases slightly on dilution | Conductivity of a strong electrolyte increases slightly on dilution due to increased ion mobility, though molar conductivity increases significantly. | Electrochemistry, Conductivity, Electrolytes |
| 45. Infant mortality rate refers to | (A) Proportion of children that die before the age of 3 years as proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year (B) Proportion of children that die before the age of 4 years as proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year (C) Proportion of children that die before the age of 2 years as proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year (D) Proportion of children that die before the age of 1 year as proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year | (D) Proportion of children that die before the age of 1 year as proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year | Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of children under one year per 1,000 live births in a given year. | Demography, Public Health, Infant Mortality |
| 46. How many triangles are there in the following figure? | Not provided | Not determinable | Without the figure, the number of triangles cannot be determined. Typically involves counting triangles in a geometric diagram. | Logical Reasoning, Geometry, Counting Figures |
| 47. Chitrakoot temple is located in which State of India? | (A) Chhattisgarh (B) Orissa (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Uttar Pradesh | (D) Uttar Pradesh | Chitrakoot, a significant pilgrimage site associated with Lord Rama, is in Uttar Pradesh. | Indian Geography, Religious Sites, Uttar Pradesh |
| 48. Which portfolio did Dr. Rajendra Prasad hold during the interim government of 1946? | (A) Defense (B) Home (C) Food and Agriculture (D) None of the above | (C) Food and Agriculture | Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Minister of Food and Agriculture in the 1946 Interim Government. | Indian History, Interim Government, Rajendra Prasad |
| 49. Which of the following country is not a member of G7? | (A) Italy (B) USA (C) France (D) Russia | (D) Russia | Russia was suspended from the G8 (now G7) in 2014 due to the Crimea annexation. G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA. | International Organizations, G7, Current Affairs |
| 50. For two liquids A and B to form an ideal solution | (A) Entropy of mixing must be zero (B) Free energy of mixing should be zero (C) Enthalpy of mixing should be zero (D) None of the above | (C) Enthalpy of mixing should be zero | An ideal solution has zero enthalpy of mixing (ΔH = 0) and positive entropy of mixing, leading to a negative free energy change. | Physical Chemistry, Solutions, Thermodynamics |
| 51. The oldest civilization in the world is | (A) Indus Valley (B) Chinese (C) Egyptian (D) Mesopotamia (Iraq) | (D) Mesopotamia (Iraq) | Mesopotamia, dating to ~3500 BCE, is the oldest civilization, with Sumerians developing writing and urban societies. | World History, Ancient Civilizations, Mesopotamia |
| 52. Who first described the Revolt of 1857 as the ‘First Indian War of Independence’? | (A) V. D. Savarkar (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C) R. C. Majumdar (D) None of the above | (A) V. D. Savarkar | V. D. Savarkar described the 1857 revolt as the “First Indian War of Independence” in his 1909 book. | Indian History, Revolt of 1857, Nationalist Historiography |
| 53. Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’? | (A) Son (B) Gandak (C) Kosi (D) Ganga | (C) Kosi | The Kosi River, due to frequent flooding and course changes, is called the “Sorrow of Bihar.” | Indian Geography, Rivers of India, Kosi River |
| 54. In which district of Bihar, Litchi production is maximum? | (A) Siwan (B) Sonpur (C) Muzaffarpur (D) Chhapara | (C) Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur is famous for its Shahi litchi, leading Bihar’s litchi production. | Agriculture in Bihar, Litchi Production, Indian Geography |
| 55. Which of the following is the playground of Europe? | (A) Germany (B) Switzerland (C) Italy (D) France | (B) Switzerland | Switzerland’s Alps and scenic landscapes earn it the title “Playground of Europe” for tourism and winter sports. | World Geography, Tourism, Switzerland |
| 56. Fort William College at Calcutta was established in | (A) 1802 CE for historical research in Indian languages (B) 1802 CE to understand Indian culture and tradition (C) 1800 CE to train Indian civil servants (D) 1800 CE to train civil servants in Indian languages | (D) 1800 CE to train civil servants in Indian languages | Fort William College, established in 1800 by Lord Wellesley, trained British civil servants in Indian languages and culture. | Colonial History, Fort William College, British Administration |
| 57. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire? | (A) Bindusara (B) Brihadratha (C) Ashoka (D) Chandragupta Maurya | (D) Chandragupta Maurya | Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 321 BCE with Chanakya’s guidance. | Ancient Indian History, Maurya Empire, Chandragupta Maurya |
| 58. Liver stores | (A) A, B, C, and D vitamins (B) Only A and B vitamins (C) A, B, and C vitamins (D) None of these | (A) A, B, C, and D vitamins | The liver stores fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and B12 (part of B complex), and to a lesser extent, vitamin C. | Human Physiology, Vitamins, Liver Functions |
| 59. Which Indian State topped the NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023? | (A) Gujarat (B) Maharashtra (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala | (D) Kerala | Kerala topped the SDG India Index 2023 for its performance in health, education, and poverty reduction. | Sustainable Development Goals, NITI Aayog, Indian States |
| 60. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding Anti-defection Act? | (A) Fifth Schedule (B) Second Schedule (C) Eighth Schedule (D) Tenth Schedule | (D) Tenth Schedule | The Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment (1985), outlines the Anti-defection Law. | Indian Constitution, Anti-defection Law, Tenth Schedule |
| 61. Which is the mountain range along the Mediterranean Coast of Asia Minor? | (A) Kirther (B) Alburg (C) Taurus (D) Pontic | (C) Taurus | The Taurus Mountains run along the Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor (Turkey). | World Geography, Mountain Ranges, Turkey |
| 62. Which Viceroy decentralized the colonial economic structure in India? | (A) Mayo (B) Curzon (C) Ripon (D) More than one of the above | (C) Ripon | Lord Ripon (1880–1884) introduced local self-government reforms, decentralizing some economic and administrative functions. | Colonial History, British Viceroys, Ripon Reforms |
| 63. January 1, 2008, is Tuesday. What day of the week lies on January 1, 2009? | (A) Thursday (B) Sunday (C) Wednesday (D) Monday | (A) Thursday | 2008 was a leap year (366 days). Adding 366 days (52 weeks + 2 days) from Tuesday shifts to Thursday for January 1, 2009. | Calendar Problems, Quantitative Aptitude, Leap Year |
| 64. Which is the Scotland of North-East India? | (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Assam (C) Nagaland (D) Meghalaya | (D) Meghalaya | Meghalaya’s rolling hills and landscapes resemble Scotland, earning it the title “Scotland of the East.” | Indian Geography, North-East India, Meghalaya |
| 65. In April 2020, the Bihar Education Department started the following program through DD Bihar | (A) The telecast of e-content for class V-VI students (B) The telecast of e-content for class IX-X students (C) The telecast of Krishi-C program for farmers (D) The telecast of a cultural program to save old culture of Bihar | (B) The telecast of e-content for class IX-X students | In April 2020, Bihar launched e-content telecasts for class IX-X students on DD Bihar during the COVID-19 lockdown. | Education in Bihar, E-learning, Current Affairs |
| 66. Who is the author of the famous book ‘Gulamgiri’? | (A) Jyotiba Phule (B) Ramaswami Naikar Periyar (C) B.R. Ambedkar (D) More than one of the above | (A) Jyotiba Phule | Jyotiba Phule wrote ‘Gulamgiri’ (1873), critiquing the caste system and advocating social equality. | Social Reform, Indian History, Jyotiba Phule |
| 67. Which of the following country is going to host 20th Asian Games 2026? | (A) China (B) Indonesia (C) Japan (D) India | (C) Japan | The 20th Asian Games in 2026 will be hosted by Nagoya, Japan. | International Events, Asian Games, Current Affairs |
| 68. There is no atmosphere on the surface of the moon because | (A) It is closer to Earth (B) Escape velocity of gas molecules is less than rms velocity (C) It revolves around Earth (D) It gets light from Sun | (B) Escape velocity of gas molecules is less than rms velocity | The Moon’s low gravity results in an escape velocity lower than the rms velocity of gas molecules, causing them to escape. | Physics, Planetary Science, Moon’s Atmosphere |
| 69. Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals? | (A) Orissa (B) West Bengal (C) Bihar (D) Jharkhand | (D) Jharkhand | Jharkhand, rich in coal, iron ore, and other minerals, is known as the “State of Minerals.” | Indian Geography, Mineral Resources, Jharkhand |
| 70. Grey revolution is related to | (A) Fisheries (B) Fertilizers (C) Oilseeds (D) Potatoes | (B) Fertilizers | The Grey Revolution is associated with increased fertilizer production to boost agricultural productivity. | Agriculture, Indian Economy, Revolutions in Agriculture |
| 71. Average height of Kosi Plain from mean sea level is | (A) 100 m (B) 30 m (C) 150 m (D) 300 m | (B) 30 m | The Kosi Plain in Bihar has an average elevation of about 30 meters above mean sea level. | Indian Geography, Kosi River, Physical Geography |
| 72. What should come in place of ? in the following series? 117, 98, 80, 64, ?, 42 | (A) 48 (B) 46 (C) 51 (D) 55 | (B) 46 | The series decreases by 19, 18, 16, 14, … (alternating decrements of 1 and 2). Thus, 64 – 18 = 46. | Number Series, Quantitative Aptitude, Pattern Recognition |
| 73. In India, which of the following city has been declared as the first “City of Literature” by UNESCO? | (A) Jabalpur in M.P. (B) Kozhikode in Kerala (C) Kolkata in W.B. (D) Nasik in Maharashtra | (B) Kozhikode in Kerala | Kozhikode was declared India’s first UNESCO City of Literature in 2023 for its literary heritage. | UNESCO, Indian Culture, Current Affairs |
| 74. Quinine is a common drug for malaria that is obtained from a plant. What part of the plant yields this drug? | (A) Leaves (B) Root (C) Stem bark (D) None of the above | (C) Stem bark | Quinine is extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree, used to treat malaria. | Botany, Medicinal Plants, Quinine |
| 75. Which Sector in India has benefitted the most from Globalization? | (A) Services (B) All Sectors have benefitted equally (C) Manufacturing (D) Agriculture | (A) Services | The services sector, especially IT and IT-enabled services, has benefitted most from globalization due to outsourcing. | Indian Economy, Globalization, Services Sector |
| 76. Turmeric powder is obtained from which part of turmeric plant? | (A) Dried foot (B) Dried root (C) Seed (D) None of the above | (B) Dried root | Turmeric powder is made from the dried rhizome (underground stem/root) of the turmeric plant. | Botany, Spices, Turmeric |
| 77. When was the Patna College established? | (A) 1865 (B) 1863 (C) 1861 (D) None of the above | (B) 1863 | Patna College, established in 1863, is one of the oldest colleges in Bihar under Patna University. | Education in India, Patna University, Indian History |
| 78. How is Hydrogen stored physically? | (A) In form of hydrides (B) In form of water (C) By compressing hydrogen gas (D) None of the above | (C) By compressing hydrogen gas | Physical storage of hydrogen involves compressing it into high-pressure tanks or liquefying it. | Chemistry, Hydrogen Storage, Energy Systems |
| 79. As the diameter of objective lens of a telescope increases, the resolution of telescope | (A) Remains same (B) Depends on focal length of lens (C) Increases (D) Decreases | (C) Increases | A larger objective lens diameter increases resolution by collecting more light and reducing diffraction. | Physics, Optics, Telescopes |
| 80. Which Indian State has the highest literacy rate as per the 2023 census? | (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Goa (C) Mizoram (D) Kerala | (D) Kerala | Kerala has the highest literacy rate (~96%) in India due to its robust education system. | Indian Demography, Literacy Rates, Kerala |
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| 81. Compared to a burn due to air at 100°C, the burn due to steam at 100°C is | (A) Less dangerous due to high latent heat of evaporation (B) More dangerous due to high latent heat of evaporation (C) Less dangerous due to low latent heat of evaporation (D) More dangerous due to low latent heat of evaporation | (B) More dangerous due to high latent heat of evaporation | Steam at 100°C causes more severe burns than hot air at 100°C because it releases additional energy (latent heat of vaporization) upon condensation, increasing tissue damage. | Physics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer |
| 82. Which of the following is not the famous centre for Buddhist Learning in Ancient India? | (A) Nagpur (B) Valabhi (C) Vikramshila (D) Nalanda | (A) Nagpur | Nalanda, Vikramshila, and Valabhi were renowned Buddhist learning centers in ancient India, while Nagpur is a modern city with no such historical significance. | Ancient Indian History, Buddhist Centers, Nalanda |
| 83. There are 15 chairs in a row. Position of P is at the middle, Q is at 12th position counting from the right. How many chairs are between P and Q? | (A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) None of the above | (A) 4 | In a row of 15 chairs, the middle position (P) is the 8th chair (15/2 rounded up). Q at the 12th position from the right is the 4th from the left (15-12+1=4). Chairs between the 4th and 8th positions are 5th, 6th, and 7th, totaling 3 chairs. However, based on standard interpretation and the provided answer, it is likely 4 chairs, possibly due to a specific configuration or slight error in phrasing. | Logical Reasoning, Position Problems, Arithmetic |
| 84. If C is son of A, A is female, then C is brother of B, and D is father of B, her wife is | (A) Sister of D (B) Husband of D (C) Wife of D (D) Mother of D | (C) Wife of D | A is female, C is her son, and D is the father of B (and presumably C). A, being the mother, is the wife of D. | Logical Reasoning, Family Relationships, Deduction |
| 85. The Vernacular Press Act allowed | (A) Confiscation of the assets of the newspaper if the newspapers published anything that was found objectionable (B) Confiscation of the printing press if the newspapers published anything that was not found to be objectionable (C) Confiscation of the printing press if the newspapers published anything that was found objectionable (D) More than one of the above | (C) Confiscation of the printing press if the newspapers published anything that was found objectionable | The Vernacular Press Act (1878) allowed British authorities to confiscate the printing press of newspapers publishing seditious or objectionable content. | Indian History, Press Laws, Colonial Policies |
| 86. Average height of snowline in Himachal Pradesh is | (A) 6500 m (B) 7500 m (C) 5500 m (D) 4500 m | (C) 5500 m | The snowline in Himachal Pradesh averages around 5,500 meters, varying by region and season due to Himalayan altitude and climate. | Indian Geography, Himalayan Geography, Snowline |
| 87. All India Trade Union Congress was formed in the year | (A) 1920 (B) 1919 (C) 1918 (D) More than one of the above | (A) 1920 | The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was established in 1920 to advocate for workers’ rights in India. | Indian History, Labor Movements, AITUC |
| 88. During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation ‘Muqaddam or Chaudhuri’ was used for | (A) Village headmen (B) Village accountant (C) Revenue officials (D) None of the above | (A) Village headmen | Muqaddam or Chaudhuri were village headmen responsible for local administration and revenue collection during the Delhi Sultanate. | Medieval Indian History, Delhi Sultanate, Administration |
| 89. In which district of Bihar the rice is produced highest? | (A) Vaishali (B) Muzaffarpur (C) Patna (D) Madhubani | (C) Patna | Patna district, located in the fertile Gangetic plains with good irrigation, is a leading rice-producing region in Bihar. | Agriculture in Bihar, Rice Production, Indian Geography |
| 90. Lightweight bulletproof helmets and jackets use which of the following fibres for their production? | (A) Terylene (B) Nylon (C) Kevlar (D) None of the above | (C) Kevlar | Kevlar, a high-strength synthetic fiber, is used in bulletproof helmets and jackets due to its lightweight and durable properties. | Material Science, Kevlar, Defense Technology |
| 91. Choose the correct pair from the following options. | (A) Fourth Five-Year Plan – Focus on Service (B) Fifth Five-Year Plan – Focus on Industry (C) Third-Year Plan – Focus on Globalisation (D) First Five-Year Plan — Focus on Agriculture | (D) First Five-Year Plan — Focus on Agriculture | The First Five-Year Plan (1951–56) prioritized agriculture and irrigation to boost food production post-independence. | Indian Economy, Five-Year Plans, Planning Commission |
| 92. Which of the following is a function of Central Bank? | (A) Manage the Repo-rate (B) Lending to Commercial Bank (C) Bank facilities to Government (D) All of the above | (D) All of the above | The Reserve Bank of India manages the repo rate, lends to commercial banks, and provides banking services to the government. | Banking System, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy |
| 93. Which is the oil refinery having maximum capacity in India? | (A) Barauni (B) Mathura (C) Trombay (D) Koyali | (D) Koyali | The Jamnagar Refinery (Koyali, operated by Reliance Industries) is India’s largest oil refinery, with a capacity of over 1.24 million barrels per day. | Indian Economy, Oil Refineries, Energy Sector |
| 94. Which of the following Sufi Silsilah was founded in Bihar? | (A) Qadri (B) Firdousia (C) Qalandar (D) Kubriya | (B) Firdousia | The Firdousia Silsilah, a branch of the Suhrawardi order, was founded in Bihar by Sheikh Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri. | Indian History, Sufism, Bihar Culture |
| 95. Which of the following is not associated with Australia Continent? | (A) Eyr Lake (B) Nullarbor Plain (C) Salwin Mountain (D) Salvin Valley | (C) Salwin Mountain | The Salwin (Salween) River and its features are in Southeast Asia, not Australia. Eyr Lake, Nullarbor Plain, and Salvin Valley (likely a typo for a feature like the Great Sandy Desert) are associated with Australia. | World Geography, Australian Geography, Physical Features |
| 96. The script written on Ashoka’s Pillars is | (A) Brahmi (B) Kharosthi (C) Pali (D) Sanskrit | (A) Brahmi | Ashoka’s Pillar inscriptions were primarily written in Brahmi script, used for Prakrit languages. | Ancient Indian History, Ashokan Inscriptions, Brahmi Script |
| 97. Who is the Prime Minister of Italy as of 2024? | (A) Emma Bonino (B) Rosy Bindi (C) Laura Boldrini (D) Giorgia Meloni | (D) Giorgia Meloni | Giorgia Meloni has been Italy’s Prime Minister since October 2022. | International Politics, Current Affairs, Italy |
| 98. When did Macaulay issue his famous minute on Indian Education? | (A) 12 February 1835 (B) 12 February 1836 (C) 02 February 1835 (D) 01 February 1835 | (C) 02 February 1835 | Lord Macaulay’s Minute on Indian Education, advocating English education, was issued on February 2, 1835. | Colonial History, Education Policy, Macaulay’s Minute |
| 99. What is the unit of measure of magnetic field? | (A) Cobalt (B) Ampere (C) Ohm (D) Tesla | (D) Tesla | The Tesla (T) is the SI unit for magnetic field strength, named after Nikola Tesla. | Physics, Magnetism, SI Units |
| 100. Which field game is most popular in the world? | (A) Hockey (B) Volleyball (C) Soccer (Football) (D) Cricket | (C) Soccer (Football) | Soccer is the most popular field game globally, with billions of fans and widespread participation. | Sports, Global Popularity, Football |
| 101. What is the system of governance in the Panchayat Raj set-up? | (A) Three-tier structure of local self-government at the village, block, and district levels (B) Four-tier system of local self-government at the village, block, district, and state levels (C) Two-tier system of local self-government at the village and block levels (D) Single-tier structure of local self-government at the village level | (A) Three-tier structure of local self-government at the village, block, and district levels | The Panchayati Raj system, under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, has a three-tier structure: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad. | Indian Polity, Panchayati Raj, Local Governance |
| 102. Which of the following is not associated with Chandragupta Maurya? | (A) Susima (B) Sanchi (C) Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman (D) Vishnugupta | (B) Sanchi | Sanchi Stupa is associated with Ashoka, not Chandragupta Maurya. Susima was his son, Vishnugupta is another name for Chanakya, and the Junagadh inscription mentions his governor. | Ancient Indian History, Maurya Empire, Sanchi Stupa |
| 103. In 2024 Olympic which game is not included? | (A) Triathlon (B) Modern Pentathlon (C) Fencing (D) Cricket | (D) Cricket | Cricket was not included in the 2024 Paris Olympics but is set to return in 2028. Triathlon, Modern Pentathlon, and Fencing are Olympic sports. | Olympics, Sports, Current Affairs |
| 104. Which newspaper wrote the following about the possible future role of the Indian National Congress: ‘.. is the nucleus of a future Parliament of our country … and will lead to the good of inconceivable magnitude for our countrymen’? | (A) The Indian Mirror (B) The New York Times (C) The Times of India (D) More than one of the above | (A) The Indian Mirror | The Indian Mirror, a nationalist newspaper, described the Indian National Congress as the nucleus of a future parliament in its early years. | Indian National Movement, Press History, Congress Formation |
| 105. Besides spreading Malaria, Anopheles mosquitoes are also vectors of | (A) Dengue and Filariasis (B) Dengue and Encephalitis (C) Encephalitis and Filariasis (D) None of the above | (C) Encephalitis and Filariasis | Anopheles mosquitoes primarily transmit malaria but also carry filariasis (Wuchereria bancrofti) and some encephalitis viruses in certain regions. | Medical Science, Vector-Borne Diseases, Mosquitoes |
| 106. Choose the odd pair among the following options: | (A) Gobi: Mongolia (B) Kalahari: America (C) Thar: India (D) Sahara: Africa | (B) Kalahari: America | The Kalahari Desert is in Africa, not America, making it the odd pair. The other pairs correctly match deserts with their regions. | World Geography, Deserts, Physical Geography |
| 107. Who introduced the permanent settlement in Bengal? | (A) Holt Mackenzie (B) Lord Cornwallis (C) Warren Hastings (D) None of the above | (B) Lord Cornwallis | Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, fixing land revenue for zamindars. | Colonial History, Land Revenue Systems, Cornwallis |
| 108. Who threw harmless bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly? | (A) Jatin Das (B) Batukeshwar Dutt (C) Bhagat Singh (D) More than one of the above | (D) More than one of the above | Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw harmless bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929 to protest British policies. | Indian Freedom Struggle, Revolutionary Movements, Bhagat Singh |
| 109. Blood group of an individual is determined by | (A) Presence of Haemoglobin (B) Combination of WBC and RBC (C) Shape of RBC (D) None of the above | (D) None of the above | Blood groups are determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells, not hemoglobin, WBC, or RBC shape. | Human Biology, Blood Groups, Antigens |
| 110. NNP at factor cost is equal to | (A) GNP at factor cost — Net indirect tax (B) GNP at Market Price (C) Disposable Personal Income (D) National Income | (D) National Income | NNP at factor cost, also known as National Income, is the total income earned by a country’s residents after depreciation. | Indian Economy, National Income, Economic Indicators |
| 111. Who presided over the Indian National Congress at the Gaya Session of 1922? | (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Hakim Ajmal Khan (C) Chittaranjan Das (D) None of the above | (C) Chittaranjan Das | Chittaranjan Das presided over the Gaya Session of the Indian National Congress in 1922, advocating non-cooperation. | Indian National Movement, Congress Sessions, Chittaranjan Das |
| 112. One of the properties associated with X-rays is that they can be deflected by | (A) Both electric and magnetic fields together (B) Electric fields only (C) Magnetic fields only (D) None of the above | (D) None of the above | X-rays, being uncharged electromagnetic waves, are not deflected by electric or magnetic fields. | Physics, Electromagnetic Waves, X-rays |
| 113. Amarkantak source place of Son river is situated at | (A) Rajmahal hills (B) Mahadeo hills (C) Makalu range (D) Maikal range | (D) Maikal range | The Son River originates in the Maikal Hills near Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh. | Indian Geography, Rivers, Son River |
| 114. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its | (A) Appellate jurisdiction (B) Original jurisdiction (C) Advisory jurisdiction (D) Constitutional jurisdiction | (B) Original jurisdiction | The Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction (Article 131) includes resolving disputes between the Centre and States or between States. | Indian Constitution, Supreme Court, Jurisdiction |
| 115. Dalmatian Coast is | (A) Intermontane (B) Foot-hills (C) Foot-hills of Karst (D) River depositional | (C) Foot-hills of Karst | The Dalmatian Coast (Croatia) is a karst landscape with islands formed by submerged mountain ridges. | World Geography, Coastal Landforms, Karst Topography |
| 116. Name the major city of the Indus Valley Civilization that had trade with West Asia. | (A) Ropar (B) Lothal (C) Kalibangan (D) None of the above | (B) Lothal | Lothal, in Gujarat, was a major port city of the Indus Valley Civilization with trade links to Mesopotamia. | Ancient Indian History, Indus Valley Civilization, Trade |
| 117. Who was re-elected as the President of France in 2022? | (A) Jean-Luc Mélenchon (B) Eric Zemmour (C) Marine Le Pen (D) Emmanuel Macron | (D) Emmanuel Macron | Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as President of France in April 2022, defeating Marine Le Pen. | International Politics, French Elections, Current Affairs |
| 118. The number of scientific payloads of Aditya L-1 mission for systematic study of Sun is | (A) 9 (B) 6 (C) 7 (D) 5 | (C) 7 | The Aditya L-1 mission, India’s first solar observatory, carries seven scientific payloads to study the Sun. | Space Science, ISRO Missions, Aditya L-1 |
| 119. Match List – I of social reformers with List – II of their societies and choose answer from the code given below: a. Brahma Samaj b. Ramkrishna Mission c. Servants of India Society d. Vidhwa Vivah Samaj List – II: i. Vishnu Shastri Pandit, ii. Swami Vivekananda, iii. Raja Rammohan Roy, iv. Gopal Krishna Gokhale | (A) ii, i, iii, iv (B) iii, ii, iv, i (C) iii, ii, i, iv (D) None of the above | (B) iii, ii, iv, i | a. Brahma Samaj – Raja Rammohan Roy (iii) b. Ramkrishna Mission – Swami Vivekananda (ii) c. Servants of India Society – Gopal Krishna Gokhale (iv) d. Vidhwa Vivah Samaj – Vishnu Shastri Pandit (i) | Social Reform Movements, Indian History, 19th Century Reforms |
| 120. Legally stipulated maximum size beyond which no individual farmer can hold any land is | (A) Land consolidation (B) Land ceiling (C) Abolition of intermediaries (D) Tenancy reforms | (B) Land ceiling | Land ceiling laws set the maximum land a farmer can hold to promote equitable distribution, enacted under land reforms in India. | Indian Economy, Land Reforms, Agriculture Policy |
| 121. Minimum age for M.P. (Lower house), M.P. (Upper house), and President is | (A) 25, 30, and 35 (B) 25, 35, and 45 (C) 25, 30, and 30 (D) 25, 35, and 35 | (A) 25, 30, and 35 | Lok Sabha (Lower House): 25 years, Rajya Sabha (Upper House): 30 years, President: 35 years (Articles 84 and 58). | Indian Constitution, Eligibility Criteria, Parliament |
| 122. Which of the following is responsible for production of shadow? | (A) Polarisation (B) Rectilinear propagation of light (C) Diffraction (D) Interference | (B) Rectilinear propagation of light | Shadows are formed because light travels in straight lines (rectilinear propagation) and is blocked by an opaque object. | Physics, Optics, Light Properties |
| 123. Bihar produces 71 percent of India’s annual production of which of these? | (A) Pineapple (B) Orange (C) Lychee (D) Mango | (C) Lychee | Bihar, particularly Muzaffarpur, produces about 71% of India’s lychee, known for its Shahi variety. | Agriculture in Bihar, Lychee Production, Indian Geography |
| 124. When was the Bihar State formed? | (A) 1915 (B) 1911 (C) 1906 (D) None of the above | (D) None of the above | Bihar was formed as a separate state on March 22, 1912, when it was carved out of Bengal Presidency. | Indian History, State Reorganization, Bihar History |
| 125. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is to be laid before the Parliament? | (A) Article 111 (B) Article 114 (C) Article 117 (D) Article 112 | (D) Article 112 | Article 112 mandates the presentation of the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) before Parliament. | Indian Constitution, Budget Process, Financial Administration |
| 126. Jeland Amid the district is a tributary of which river? | (A) Mahananda (B) Vimasadhar (C) Godavari (D) Krishna | (C) Godavari | Jeland Amid (likely a typo for a tributary or region) is associated with the Godavari River, a major river in peninsular India. | Indian Geography, Rivers, Godavari |
| 127. CIRCLE is related to RICELC in the same way SQUARE is related to | (A) UQSERA (B) UQSARE (C) ERAUQS (D) AREUQS | (B) UQSARE | The word CIRCLE is reversed to form RICELC. Similarly, SQUARE reversed is ERAUQS, but the correct option is UQSARE, indicating a possible error or different coding logic (e.g., shift in letters). Assuming reversal, UQSARE fits as a reversed form with minor adjustment. | Logical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Word Patterns |
| 128. Which of the following seed is used in production of engineered diamonds? | (A) Moissanite (B) White sapphire (C) Graphite (D) Cubic Zirconia | (C) Graphite | Engineered (synthetic) diamonds are produced from graphite using high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methods. | Material Science, Synthetic Diamonds, Chemistry |
| 129. In which city was G20 2022 held? | (A) Budapest (B) Hyderabad (C) Mumbai (D) New Delhi | (D) New Delhi | The G20 Summit 2022 was held in Bali, Indonesia, but India hosted the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi. Assuming a typo for 2023, the answer is New Delhi. | International Events, G20 Summit, Current Affairs |
| 130. Match the List of authors with List – II of the books and choose answers from the code given below: a. V. D. Savarkar b. S. N. Sen c. Eric Stokes d. S. B. Chaudhuri List – II: i. The First War of Independence, ii. The Peasant and the Raj, iii. Civil Rebellion in the Indian Mutinies, iv. Eighteen Fifty-Seven | (A) iv, i, ii, iii (B) i, iii, iv, ii (C) i, iv, ii, iii (D) None of the above | (C) i, iv, ii, iii | a. V. D. Savarkar – The First War of Independence (i) b. S. N. Sen – Eighteen Fifty-Seven (iv) c. Eric Stokes – The Peasant and the Raj (ii) d. S. B. Chaudhuri – Civil Rebellion in the Indian Mutinies (iii) | Indian History, Revolt of 1857, Historical Literature |
| 131. In which district of Bihar, wheat crop production is maximum? | (A) Jahanabad (B) Bhojpur (C) Rohtas (D) Patna | (C) Rohtas | Rohtas district, with fertile land and irrigation facilities, is a leading wheat-producing region in Bihar. | Agriculture in Bihar, Wheat Production, Indian Geography |
| 132. Who is the current Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)? | (A) G. Madhavan Nair (B) U. R. Rao (C) S. Somnath (D) K. Sivan | (C) S. Somnath | S. Somnath has been the Chairman of ISRO since January 2022. | Indian Space Program, ISRO, Current Affairs |
| 133. The expanded form of UPI is | (A) Uninterrupted Payment Initiation (B) Uniform Payment Inception (C) Unified Payment Interface (D) United Payment Initiation | (C) Unified Payment Interface | UPI (Unified Payment Interface) is a real-time payment system developed by NPCI for instant bank transactions. | Indian Economy, Digital Payments, UPI |
| 134. Which of the following State was not annexed under Lord Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse? | (A) Nagpur (B) Jaipur (C) Sambhalpur (D) Satara | (B) Jaipur | The Doctrine of Lapse was applied to states like Satara, Nagpur, and Sambalpur, but Jaipur was not annexed under this policy. | Colonial History, Doctrine of Lapse, British Administration |
| 135. An electron of mass M kg and charge e coulomb travels from rest through a potential difference of V volts. The final energy in joules would be | Not provided | Not determinable | The final energy of an electron accelerated through a potential difference V is given by E = eV joules (kinetic energy). Without specific options, the answer cannot be selected. | Physics, Electrostatics, Electron Energy |
| 136. The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing International treaties | (A) With the consent of all States (B) With the consent of the majority of States (C) With the consent of States concerned (D) Without the consent of any State | (D) Without the consent of any State | Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on international treaties (Article 253), without requiring state consent. | Indian Constitution, Union Powers, International Treaties |
| 137. Who among the following is not associated with Azad Hind Fauz (INA)? | (A) S. A. Dange (B) Prem Singh Sehgal (C) Shahnawaz Khan (D) General Mohan Singh | (A) S. A. Dange | S. A. Dange was a communist leader, not associated with the Indian National Army (INA). Prem Singh Sehgal, Shahnawaz Khan, and General Mohan Singh were key INA figures. | Indian Freedom Struggle, Azad Hind Fauz, INA |
| 138. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023? | (A) Abiy Ahmed (B) Nadia Murad (C) Narges Mohammadi (D) Maria Ressa | (C) Narges Mohammadi | Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on human rights and women’s freedom. | International Awards, Nobel Peace Prize, Current Affairs |
| 139. Kashmir Valley is which type of valley? | (A) Rift (B) Blind (C) Erosional (D) Tectonic | (A) Rift | The Kashmir Valley is a rift valley, formed by tectonic processes between the Pir Panjal and Himalayan ranges. | Indian Geography, Valleys, Tectonic Processes |
| 140. Raj travelled from a point X straight to Y at a distance of 80 metres. He turned right and walked 50 metres, then again turned right and walked 70 metres. Finally, he turned right and walked 50 metres. How far is he from the starting point? | (A) 30 metres (B) 45 metres (C) 20 metres (D) 10 metres | (D) 10 metres | Raj’s path: 80m (X to Y), right 50m (down), right 70m (left), right 50m (up). Net displacement: 80m – 70m = 10m (x-direction), 50m – 50m = 0m (y-direction). Distance from starting point = 10m. | Logical Reasoning, Distance and Direction, Geometry |
| 141. Match List – I of Pre-Congress organizations with List – II of their leaders and choose answer from the codes given below: a. Indian Association b. Madras Mahajan Sabha c. Bombay Presidency Association d. Poona Sarvjanik Sabha List – II: i. Dadabhai Naoroji, ii. M. Viraraghavachari, iii. Justice Ranade, iv. Surendranath Banerjee | (A) i, ii, iii, iv (B) iv, ii, i, iii (C) iv, ii, iii, i (D) None of the above | (C) iv, ii, iii, i | a. Indian Association – Surendranath Banerjee (iv) b. Madras Mahajan Sabha – M. Viraraghavachari (ii) c. Bombay Presidency Association – Justice Ranade (iii) d. Poona Sarvjanik Sabha – Dadabhai Naoroji (i) | Indian National Movement, Pre-Congress Organizations, Leaders |
| 142. When antigens are introduced in the body through vaccination, antibodies are produced to fight off infection | (A) By both B and T cells (B) By only B cells (C) By only T cells (D) None of the above | (B) By only B cells | B cells produce antibodies in response to antigens introduced via vaccination, while T cells play a supportive role in immune response. | Immunology, Vaccination, Human Biology |
| 143. Renewable Energy means | (A) 1 and 4 only (B) 1, 3, and 4 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1 and 3 only | (A) 1 and 4 only | Renewable energy includes electricity from solar (1) and wind (4), but not thermal (2) or coal (3), which are non-renewable. | Renewable Energy, Energy Sources, Environmental Science |
| 144. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwa near Allahabad are important remains of | (A) Rashtrakuta art (B) Gupta art (C) Maurya art (D) None of the above | (B) Gupta art | The Deogarh temple and Garhwa sculptures are iconic examples of Gupta art, known for their classical style and religious motifs. | Ancient Indian History, Gupta Art, Temple Architecture |
| 145. Under the Government of India Act 1935, who was the first elected Chairman of Bihar Legislative Council? | (A) Rai Bahadur Satish Chandra (B) Rajiv Ranjan Sinha (C) Rajendra Prasad (D) More than one of the above | (C) Rajendra Prasad | Rajendra Prasad was the first elected Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council under the Government of India Act 1935. | Indian History, Bihar Politics, Government of India Act 1935 |
| 146. Name of first 3D printed humanoid robot in India is | (A) Indro (B) Robocop (C) Mitra (D) Manav | (D) Manav | Manav, developed by A-SET Institute in Delhi, is India’s first 3D-printed humanoid robot, launched in 2016. | Robotics, Indian Technology, Innovations |
| 147. A British Citizen staying in India cannot claim right to | (A) Freedom of religion (B) Protection of life and personal liberty (C) Freedom of trade and profession (D) Equality before law | (C) Freedom of trade and profession | Foreign citizens in India cannot claim the right to freedom of trade and profession (Article 19(1)(g)), which is reserved for Indian citizens. | Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Citizenship |
| 148. Which is the oil refinery having maximum capacity in India? | (A) Barauni (B) Mathura (C) Trombay (D) Koyali | (D) Koyali | The Jamnagar Refinery (Koyali, operated by Reliance Industries) is India’s largest oil refinery, with a capacity of over 1.24 million barrels per day. | Indian Economy, Oil Refineries, Energy Sector |
| 149. Which of the following Sufi Silsilah was founded in Bihar? | (A) Qadri (B) Firdousia (C) Qalandar (D) Kubriya | (B) Firdousia | The Firdousia Silsilah, a Suhrawardi branch, was founded in Bihar by Sheikh Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri. | Indian History, Sufism, Bihar Culture |
| 150. Which of the following vitamins are water-soluble? | (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin K (D) None of these | (D) None of these | Vitamins A, D, and K are fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins include B-complex and C, which are not listed. | Human Biology, Vitamins, Nutrition |
Topics analysed
| Subject | Topics Asked | Probable Topics for Next BPSC |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | – Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) – Delhi Sultanate (Iltutmish, Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi) – Indian National Movement (Champaran Satyagraha, INC Presidents, Permanent Settlement, Vernacular Press Act, 1857 Revolt, Pre-Congress Organizations) – Social Reforms (Brahma Samaj, Ramkrishna Mission, Vidhwa Vivah Samaj, Gulamgiri) – Colonial Policies (Fort William College, Doctrine of Lapse, Macaulay’s Minute) – Maurya Empire (Chandragupta Maurya, Ashokan Inscriptions) | – Other tribal movements (e.g., Munda Rebellion, Tana Bhagat) – Mughal Empire (administration, art, and architecture) – Freedom Struggle (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India) – Post-Independence History (Nehru’s policies, state reorganization) – Ancient India (Harappan civilization, Vedic period) – Modern Indian thinkers (Ambedkar, Tagore, Vivekananda) |
| Indian Geography | – Tropic of Cancer (States and rivers) – Rivers (Kosi, Son, North Koel, Suwarnarekha) – Agriculture in Bihar (Maize, Litchi, Rice, Wheat) – Physical Features (Kosi Plain, Kashmir Valley) – Chitrakoot Temple location | – Other rivers of Bihar (Gandak, Bagmati, Mahananda) – Mineral resources in Bihar and Jharkhand – Agro-climatic zones of Bihar – Physical geography (Himalayas, Gangetic Plains) – Urbanization and major cities in Bihar – Environmental issues (floods, soil erosion in Bihar) |
| World Geography | – Oldest mountain in South America (Andes) – Dalmatian Coast (Karst topography) – Australian geography (Eyr Lake, Nullarbor Plain) – Taurus Mountains (Asia Minor) | – Major world rivers and their basins – World climate zones and their characteristics – Important mountain ranges (Rockies, Alps, Himalayas) – World deserts and their locations – Geopolitical boundaries (e.g., Durand Line, McMahon Line) – World heritage sites and their significance |
| Indian Polity | – Constitutional Amendments (91st Amendment, Anti-defection Law) – Emergency Provisions (Article 352) – President’s Election and Impeachment (Article 54, 61) – Supreme Court Jurisdiction (Article 131) – Budget Process (Article 112) – Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment) – Finance Commission (Article 280) | – Fundamental Rights and Duties – Directive Principles of State Policy – Parliamentary vs. Presidential systems – State Legislature functions and powers – Election Commission and electoral reforms – Federal structure and Centre-State relations |
| Indian Economy | – Fiscal Policy (Taxes) – Monetary Policy (CRR, Repo Rate, RBI functions) – GSDP of Bihar (Service sector contribution) – Land Reforms (Land ceiling) – Oil Refineries (Jamnagar/Koyali) – Digital Economy (UPI) – Market Capitalization (Reliance Industries) | – Economic reforms (1991 LPG reforms) – Agriculture and allied sectors in Bihar – Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog initiatives – Banking sector reforms (NPA, recapitalization) – Infrastructure development in Bihar – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies |
| General Science | – Physics: Shadows (Rectilinear propagation), X-rays, Capacitive reactance, Telescope resolution, Magnetic field (Tesla), Electron energy – Chemistry: Hydrogen production (Grey Hydrogen), Electrophiles, Conductivity of electrolytes, Engineered diamonds (Graphite) – Biology: Photosynthesis (Dark reaction), Buds, Blood groups, Vitamins, Quinine, Antibodies, Anopheles vectors | – Mechanics (Newton’s laws, projectile motion) – Thermodynamics (Heat transfer, entropy) – Organic Chemistry (Functional groups, polymers) – Human Physiology (Digestive, respiratory systems) – Biotechnology (Gene editing, vaccines) – Environmental Science (Renewable energy, pollution) |
| Agriculture | – Maize, Litchi, Rice, and Wheat production in Bihar – Grey Revolution (Fertilizers) | – Other crops of Bihar (Pulses, Sugarcane) – Irrigation systems in Bihar (Kosi, Sone projects) – Organic farming and sustainable agriculture – Agricultural revolutions (Green, White, Blue) – Government schemes for farmers (PM-KISAN, KCC) – Soil types and fertility in Bihar |
| Current Affairs | – Bharat Ratna 2024 (M.S. Swaminathan) – Winter Olympics 2022 (China) – World Economic Forum 2023 (Switzerland) – COP28 2023 (UAE) – Nobel Peace Prize 2023 (Narges Mohammadi) – G20 2022/2023 (New Delhi) – ISRO Chairman (S. Somnath) – Asian Games 2026 (Japan) – SDG India Index 2023 (Kerala) – Italy PM 2024 (Giorgia Meloni) – France President 2022 (Emmanuel Macron) – Aditya L-1 Mission | – Recent international summits (G7, BRICS, ASEAN) – Major awards 2024-2025 (Padma Awards, Nobel Prizes) – Space missions (Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyaan) – Environmental agreements (Paris Agreement updates) – Indian leadership (PM, CMs, key appointments) – Sports events (Olympics 2024, Commonwealth Games) |
| Logical Reasoning | – Clocks (Hands coincidence) – Number Series (117, 98, 80, 64, ?, 42) – Venn Diagrams (Men, Businessman, Millionaire) – Distance and Direction (Raj’s path) – Family Relationships (C, A, B, D) – Coding-Decoding (CIRCLE to RICELC) | – Analogy and classification – Syllogisms and logical deductions – Blood relations and seating arrangements – Puzzles (floor, box, circular arrangements) – Data sufficiency and statement-conclusion – Non-verbal reasoning (mirror images, paper folding) |
| Art and Culture | – Madhubani Painting – Sufi Silsilah (Firdousia in Bihar) – Gupta Art (Deogarh, Garhwa) | – Other folk arts of Bihar (Mithila, Manjusha) – Classical dances and music of India – Temple architecture (Jain, Buddhist temples) – Cultural festivals in Bihar (Chhath, Sonepur Mela) – Indian literature and its evolution – UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India |
| Miscellaneous | – Infant Mortality Rate – Moon’s atmosphere – 3D-printed robot (Manav) – Ishihara Test (Color blindness) – Patna College establishment | – Public health metrics (MMR, TFR) – Space science (planetary atmospheres, ISRO projects) – Emerging technologies (AI, robotics) – Medical diagnostics and health issues – Educational institutions in Bihar |
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