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BPSC 2026 — Modern History Questions with Answers

All 5 Modern History previous-year questions from BPSC 2026, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Constitutional Development

   Write short notes on the following: Indian Councils Act, 1909

2. Q2.Socio-Cultural Reform

   Write short notes on the following: Impact of Western Education in Bihar (1858-1914)

3. Q3.National Movement

   Write short notes on the following: Jay Prakash Narayan and Quit India Movement

4. Q4.Revolt of 1857

   (a) Analyse the political, economic, and social factors behind the Revolt of 1857, and assess Bihar's contribution to the uprising in a critical manner. [38] OR (b) Analyse the major features of Mauryan art and architecture, and assess how far they expressed the political and cultural values of the period. [38]

5. Q5.National Movement

   (a) Discuss the transformation of the Indian national movement from early constitutional agitation to mass mobilisation, highlighting Bihar's role at different historical junctures. [38] OR (b) To what extent did Nehru's foreign policy reflect idealism and pragmatism? Examine with reference to its main features. [38]