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All 29 Bihar Specific 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 Specific as a timed test →- Q1.Bihar — Institutions
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
- Q2.Bihar — Institutions
Who was the first Governor of Bihar among these?
- 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
- Q3.Bihar General Knowledge
Which is the oldest church in Bihar?
- a)Luke Church
- b)Stephen Church
- c)Padri ki Haveli
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q4.Bihar General Knowledge
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
- Q5.Bihar Economy
At which place in Bihar has the first 'floating solar power plant' been built?
- a)Dilbarpur, Darbhanga
- b)Jamalpur, Darbhanga
- c)Kadirabad, Darbhanga
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q6.Bihar Government Policy
Under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), Bihar secured ______ rank in Ease of Doing Business in 2020 among 36 states.
- a)23rd
- b)24th
- c)25th
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q7.Bihar Government Schemes
On November 28, 2022, at which place was the Ganga Water Supply Scheme inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar?
- a)Lakhisarai
- b)Rajgir
- c)Bodh Gaya
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q8.Bihar Demographics
Urbanization in the state has increased very rapidly in the last ten years. According to the 2011 census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was ______ percent, which has increased to ______ percent currently.
- 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
- Q9.Bihar — Physiography
The border of Bihar touches the maximum number of districts of which of the following states?
- a)Uttar Pradesh
- b)Jharkhand
- c)West Bengal
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q10.Bihar — Infrastructure
Which of the following is the last railway station in Bihar on the railway line from Bhagalpur to Mirza Chauki?
- a)Pirpainti Railway Station
- b)Ammapali Railway Station
- c)Kahalgaon Railway Station
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q11.Bihar — Minerals
Consider the following statements regarding mineral production in Bihar: 1. Rohtas has the largest production of Pyrite. 2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger, and Rohtas districts. 3. Jamui district has gold reserves. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
- a)Only 3
- b)Only 1 and 2
- c)Only 1 and 3
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q12.Bihar — Rivers
The sacred river Falgu, flowing in Bihar, is formed by the confluence of which of the following rivers?
- a)Lilajan and Son river
- b)Son and Mohana river
- c)Mohana and Lilajan river
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q13.Bihar — Agriculture
In Bihar, at which of the following places were tea gardens first established?
- a)Thakurganj
- b)Bahadurganj
- c)Supaul
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q14.Bihar Demographics
Choose the correct ascending order of decadal population growth (2001-2011) for the following districts of Bihar.
- a)Siwan < Kishanganj < Madhepura
- b)Madhepura < Kishanganj < Siwan
- c)Kishanganj < Madhepura < Siwan
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q15.Bihar Economy (2023-24)
Which food industry dominates the agro-based industries in Bihar?
- a)Grain-based industry
- b)Pulse industry
- c)Sugarcane industry
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q16.Bihar Demographics
According to the National Family Survey-5 published by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 24 November 2021, the ratio for Bihar has improved significantly. 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
- Q17.Bihar Economy (2023-24)
According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021-2022), what was the growth rate of Bihar's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2020-2021?
- a)3%
- b)2%
- c)2.5%
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q18.Bihar Economy (2023-24)
Which one of the following is correct in the context of Bihar's economy?
- a)It has one of the lowest growth rates in India, which is 2.5%.
- b)Bihar produces mostly primary goods.
- c)The occupational structure of the economy is stable from above.
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q19.Bihar Labour (PLFS 2023-24)
For the year 2020-2022, what was the lowest female labor force participation rate recorded in Bihar?
- a)4% in rural areas and 6.5% in urban areas
- b)6% in rural areas and 8.1% in urban areas
- c)7% in rural areas and 9.1% in urban areas
- d)More than one of the above
- e)None of the above
- Q20.Bihar — Environment
Bihar Government has planned to make Bihar State 'pollution-free' by reducing carbon emissions by which year?
- a)2022
- b)2024
- c)2030
- d)2047
- Q21.Bihar — Handicrafts
In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' in Bihar?
- a)A type of glassware
- b)A metal craft
- c)A type of embroidery
- d)A type of clay pottery
- Q22.Bihar — Language & Dynasties
The Maithili language was started to develop during the reign of which of the following?
- a)Chero dynasty
- b)Oiniwar dynasty
- c)Karnat dynasty
- d)Pithipatis
- Q23.Bihar — Wildlife
Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar? 1. Valmiki National Park 2. Dudhwa National Park 3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- a)1 and 4
- b)2 and 3
- c)1 and 3
- d)2 and 4
- Q24.Bihar — Rivers
The other name of river Gandak is
- a)Burhi Gandak
- b)Mahananda
- c)Narayani
- d)Punpun
- Q25.Bihar — Minerals
Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?
- a)Munger
- b)Saran
- c)Siwan
- d)Jamui
- Q26.Bihar — Irrigation
The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which of the following rivers?
- a)Kosi
- b)Sone
- c)Gandak
- d)Mayurakshi
- Q27.Bihar — Geology
Bihar's geographical structure consists of rock systems. Match the rock systems with their descriptions: a. Dharwar rock system b. Vindhyan rock system c. Quaternary rock system d. Tertiary rock system ; 1. Created by the rapid deposition of alluvium by Himalayan and Peninsular rivers 2. Can be found in the West Champaran district 3. Part of the oldest Archaean rock system 4. Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and shale are the main constituents of this rock system. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- a)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
- b)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
- c)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- d)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
- Q28.Bihar — Physiography
The average height of the Kosi plain from mean sea level is
- a)300 m
- b)150 m
- c)30 m
- d)None of the above
- Q29.Bihar — Demography
What is the current population of Gaya district of Bihar?
- a)598000
- b)320000
- c)780000
- d)234000
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