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BPSC 2020 — Bihar Specific Questions with Answers

All 17 Bihar Specific previous-year questions from BPSC 2020, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Bihar — Minerals

   Which of the following pairs of mineral and district is correct?

   • a)Limestone—Kaimur
   • b)Mica—Bhagalpur
   • c)Quartzite—Madhubani
   • d)Lead-Zinc—Gaya
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
2. Q2.Bihar — Industry

   Which of the following pairs of industry and place is not correct?

   • a)Oil Refinery—Barauni
   • b)Cement—Banjari
   • c)Fertilizer—Bhaurahi
   • d)Rail Coach and Engineering—Bhagalpur
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
3. Q3.Bihar — Physiography

   In which of the following districts of Bihar is Piedmont Swamp soil found?

   • a)Madhubani
   • b)Bhagalpur
   • c)West Champaran
   • d)Sitamarhi
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
4. Q4.Bihar — Rivers

   From which of the following administrative divisional pairs of Bihar does the Ganga river not flow?

   • a)Darbhanga—Munger
   • b)Purnia—Bhagalpur
   • c)Tirhut—Saran
   • d)Koshi—Magadh
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
5. Q5.Bihar — Environment

   What is the percentage of the total forest area of Bihar state?

   • a)7.27
   • b)6.87
   • c)3.21
   • d)12.77
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
6. Q6.Bihar — Wildlife

   In which of the following districts is Bihar's only National Park located?

   • a)Nalanda
   • b)Bhagalpur
   • c)West Champaran
   • d)East Champaran
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
7. Q7.Bihar — Rivers

   Among the following rivers flowing in Bihar, which one flows northwards?

   • a)Bagmati
   • b)Kamala
   • c)Kosi
   • d)Gandak
   • e)None of the above/More than one of the above
8. Q8.Bihar Government Policy

   The Bihar government has launched the Public Financial Management System (CFMS) from April 1, 2019. This system

   • a)will make all financial activities in the state online and paperless
   • b)will solve the problem of NPAs of banks
   • c)will ensure effective implementation of state projects
   • d)will manage the finances of the state government including local bodies
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
9. Q9.Bihar Agriculture

   The Government of India awarded the Krishi Karman Award to the state of Bihar on January 2, 2020. This award was given for

   • a)for the production and productivity of maize and wheat
   • b)for the production of food grains
   • c)for the production of rice
   • d)for the production of oilseeds
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
10. Q10.Bihar Government Schemes

    Bihar Government started a new scheme 'Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana' in August 2018. The objective of this scheme is:

    • a)To provide unemployment allowance to youth.
    • b)To provide employment through local bodies in rural areas.
    • c)To provide assets generating sustainable income to extremely poor families.
    • d)To provide free training for skill enhancement among youth.
    • e)None of the above / More than one of the above.
11. Q11.Bihar Government Policy

    Which of the following is NOT included in the 'Saat Nishchay' (Seven Resolves) of the Bihar Government?

    • a)Women employment.
    • b)Clean drinking water.
    • c)Electricity supply to all families.
    • d)Child welfare.
    • e)None of the above / More than one of the above.
12. Q12.Bihar Economy (2023-24)

    Bihar's per capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at constant prices, compared to the country's average, was in 2018-19:

    • a)75 percent of the national average.
    • b)60 percent of the national average.
    • c)50 percent of the national average.
    • d)33 percent of the national average.
    • e)None of the above / More than one of the above.
13. Q13.Bihar — Institutions

    Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar?

    • a)Sri Krishna Singh
    • b)Satyapal Malik
    • c)Nitish Kumar
    • d)Rabri Devi
    • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
14. Q14.Bihar — Elections & Political Events

    Ramvilas Paswan started his political journey with which political party?

    • a)Janata Party
    • b)Bharatiya Lok Dal
    • c)Samyukta Socialist Party
    • d)Praja Socialist Party
    • e)None of the above/More than one of the above
15. Q15.Bihar — Elections & Political Events

    When did the Election Commission of India issue a press note for the general elections of Bihar Legislative Assembly, 2020?

    • a)23 September, 2020
    • b)24 September, 2020
    • c)25 September, 2020
    • d)26 September, 2020
    • e)None of the above/More than one of the above
16. Q16.Bihar Government Schemes

    On 21 September, 2020, in which state was the 'Ghar Tak Fibre' scheme launched via video conference?

    • a)Uttar Pradesh
    • b)Madhya Pradesh
    • c)Bihar
    • d)Karnataka
    • e)None of the above/More than one of the above
17. Q17.Bihar — Elections & Political Events

    For which Lok Sabha was the late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, a politician from Bihar, first elected?

    • a)Tenth Lok Sabha
    • b)Eleventh Lok Sabha
    • c)Twelfth Lok Sabha
    • d)Thirteenth Lok Sabha
    • e)None of the above/More than one of the above