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All 29 Bihar Special previous-year questions from BPSC 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.
Practice Bihar Special as a timed test →- Q1.Bihar Economy
At what percentage has Bihar registered the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate for the year 2020-2022?
- a)4% in rural and 6.5% in urban areas
- b)6% in rural and 8.1% in urban areas
- c)7% in rural and 9.1% in urban areas
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q2.Bihar Economy
The maximum number of tax industries is in which district?
- a)Darbhanga
- b)Purnia
- c)Kishanganj
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q3.Bihar Demography
According to the National Family Survey-5 released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, there has been a significant improvement in the sex ratio of Bihar. It has increased from ____ in 2015-2016 to ____ in 2020-2022.
- a)1062, 1090
- b)1040, 1070
- c)1030, 1050
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q4.Bihar Economy
According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021-2022), what was the rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar in 2020-2021?
- a)3%
- b)2%
- c)2.5%
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q5.Bihar Economy
Which one of the following is correct for Bihar economy?
- a)The growth rate is one of the lowest in India at 2.5%.
- b)Bihar produces mostly primary goods.
- c)The occupational structure of the economy is stagnant from above.
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q6.Bihar in Freedom Struggle
Who established Swaraj Dal in Bihar?
- a)Shri Krishna Singh
- b)Ramlal Shah
- c)Bankim Chandra Mitra
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q7.Bihar in Freedom Struggle
During the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar, in addition to making salt, the people chose to oppose the government by opposing which tax?
- a)Haathi
- b)Development
- c)Malba
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q8.Bihar in Freedom Struggle
The elected Government of Bihar formed by Shri Krishna Singh resigned in February 1938 for which reason?
- a)Participation in the Freedom Struggle of India
- b)For the release of political prisoners
- c)Satyagraha against the British at the call of Gandhiji
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q9.Bihar in Freedom Struggle
Who saved the life of Gandhiji in Bihar during Champaran Satyagraha?
- a)Batak Mian
- b)Hamid Ansari
- c)Ravindra Pathak
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q10.Bihar in Freedom Struggle
Who led cultivators in Bihar during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- a)Swami Vidyanand
- b)Raj Kumar Shukla
- c)Shri Krishna Singh
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q11.Bihar Education History
In 1940, Patna Women's College was founded by which of the following societies?
- a)Society of Jesus
- b)Irish Christian Brothers
- c)Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q12.Ancient Bihar
The Vikramshila University was established by
- a)Dharmapala
- b)Devapala
- c)Gopala
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q13.Modern Bihar
Who among the following was the first Governor of Bihar?
- a)Sir James David Sifton
- b)Sir Hugh Dow
- c)Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q14.Bihar in Freedom Struggle
Who was the author of Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences?
- a)J. P. Narayan
- b)Karpoori Thakur
- c)Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q15.Bihar Heritage
Which is the oldest church in Bihar?
- a)Luke's Church
- b)Stephen's Church
- c)Padri Ki Haveli
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q16.Bihar Personalities
The late actor Kumudlal Ganguly, also known by his stage name Ashok Kumar, was born in which of the following cities of Bihar?
- a)Munger
- b)Bhagalpur
- c)Patna
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q17.Bihar Energy
The first 'floating solar power plant' has been built at which place in Bihar?
- a)Dilbarpur, Darbhanga
- b)Jamalpur, Darbhanga
- c)Kadirabad, Darbhanga
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q18.Bihar Economy
According to the Economic Survey for the year 2019-2020, which district has lowest per capita income?
- a)Sheohar
- b)Araria
- c)Sitamarhi
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q19.Bihar Development Indices
According to the NITI Aayog SDG Report for the year 2020-2021, how much did the State of Bihar score?
- a)22 out of 100
- b)35 out of 100
- c)52 out of 100
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q20.Bihar Economy
In the year 2020, Bihar gained the ____ rank out of 36 States in the Ease of Doing Business, awarded by Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP).
- a)23rd
- b)24th
- c)25th
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q21.Bihar Schemes
Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 28, 2022 at which place?
- a)Lakhisarai
- b)Rajgir
- c)Bodh Gaya
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q22.Bihar Demography
The urbanization of the State has increased very rapidly in the last ten years. According to the 2011 Census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was just ____ percent, which has increased to ____ percent at present.
- a)11.3, 15.3
- b)12.2, 13.1
- c)14.4, 15.5
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q23.Bihar Geography
Which of the following States of India borders with the maximum number of districts in Bihar?
- a)Uttar Pradesh
- b)Jharkhand
- c)West Bengal
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q24.Bihar Geography
Which of the following is the last railway station of Bihar in the train route from Bhagalpur towards Mirza Cheuki?
- a)Pirpainti Railway Station
- b)Ammapali Railway Station
- c)Kahalgaon Railway Station
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q25.Bihar Minerals
With reference to the mineral production in Bihar, consider the following statements: 1. Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites. 2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger (Monghyr) and Rohtas districts. 3. Gold deposits are found in Jamui district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)3 only
- b)1 and 2 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q26.Bihar Rivers
Phalgu, a sacred river flowing in Bihar, is formed by the confluence of which of the following rivers?
- a)Lilajan and Son rivers
- b)Son and Mohana rivers
- c)Mohana and Lilajan rivers
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q27.Bihar Agriculture
In Bihar, tea gardens were established for the first time in which of the following places?
- a)Thakurganj
- b)Bahadurganj
- c)Supaul
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q28.Bihar Demography
Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per the ascending decadal population growth (2001-2011).
- a)Siwan < Kishanganj < Madhepura
- b)Madhepura < Kishanganj < Siwan
- c)Kishanganj < Madhepura < Siwan
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q29.Bihar Industries
Which food industry dominates among the agro-based industries in Bihar?
- a)Cereal-based industry
- b)Pulses industry
- c)Sugarcane industry
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
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