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BPSC CCE 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · History of India

   The Permanent Settlement of 1793, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, was primarily implemented in which regions of British India?

   • A. Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha
   • B. Madras and Bombay Presidencies
   • C. Punjab and United Provinces
   • D. Central Provinces and Berar
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The Permanent Settlement (Zamindari system) was first implemented in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, fixing land revenue demand in perpetuity, creating a class of hereditary landlords.

2. Q2 · General Mental Ability

   If in a certain code language, 'PAPER' is written as 'OZODQ', then how will 'BOARD' be written in that code?

   • A. ANZQC
   • B. BNZQC
   • C. ANZRD
   • D. CNBSE
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is shifted one position backward in the alphabet: P→O, A→Z, P→O, E→D, R→Q. Similarly, B→A, O→N, A→Z, R→Q, D→C gives 'ANZQC'.

3. Q3 · Medieval History of Bihar

   During the medieval period, which Sufi saint is associated with the town of Bihar Sharif and played a significant role in spreading Islam in Bihar?

   • A. Sheikh Sharafuddin Yahya Maneri
   • B. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
   • C. Nizamuddin Auliya
   • D. Baba Farid
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Sheikh Sharafuddin Yahya Maneri was a prominent Sufi saint of the Firdausi order who resided at Biharsharif (Rajgir) and contributed significantly to the spread of Sufism in medieval Bihar.

4. Q4 · Physical Geography of Bihar

   Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the South Bihar plains?

   • A. Alluvial soil
   • B. Red and yellow soil
   • C. Black soil
   • D. Laterite soil
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The Bihar plains, including South Bihar, are part of the Gangetic plain formed by river deposits, making alluvial soil the predominant soil type. Older alluvium (bhangar) characterizes the South Bihar plains.

5. Q5 · Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle

   In which year did the historic Patna Session of the Indian National Congress take place, where Mahatma Gandhi was elected as the President?

   • A. 1912
   • B. 1917
   • C. 1922
   • D. None of the above - Gandhi was never elected President at Patna
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Mahatma Gandhi was never elected President of Congress at the Patna session. The Patna Session was held in 1917 with Ambika Charan Mazumdar as President, shortly after Gandhi's successful Champaran Satyagraha.

6. Q6 · Bihar Polity

   The Bihar Legislative Council consists of how many members?

   • A. 75 members
   • B. 96 members
   • C. 243 members
   • D. 195 members
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The Bihar Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) has 75 members. Bihar is one of the few states in India that has a bicameral legislature, with the Legislative Assembly having 243 members.

7. Q7 · Bihar-specific Schemes

   Which Bihar government scheme aims to construct proper roads and drainage facilities across villages under the motto 'Ghar Tak Pakki Gali-Naliyan'?

   • A. Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal
   • B. Ghar Tak Pakki Gali-Naliyan
   • C. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
   • D. Swachh Bharat Mission
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Ghar Tak Pakki Gali-Naliyan is a Bihar government initiative specifically aimed at constructing proper roads and drainage facilities across the state.

8. Q8 · Ancient History of Bihar

   Which among the following ancient universities in Bihar was renowned as a center for Buddhist learning and attracted scholars from across Asia?

   • A. Taxila University
   • B. Nalanda University
   • C. Vikramshila University
   • D. Both B and C
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Both Nalanda and Vikramshila universities in Bihar were renowned centers of Buddhist learning. Nalanda was established in the 5th century CE and Vikramshila in the 8th century CE, both attracting scholars from across Asia.

9. Q9 · Physical Geography of Bihar

   Which river is NOT a major tributary of the Ganga flowing through Bihar?

   • A. Kosi
   • B. Gandak
   • C. Son
   • D. Betwa
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Betwa is a tributary of the Yamuna river in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar. Kosi, Gandak, and Son are major tributaries of the Ganga that flow through Bihar.

10. Q10 · Administrative Geography & Districts

    Which district of Bihar shares the longest international border with Nepal?

    • A. Kishanganj
    • B. East Champaran
    • C. West Champaran
    • D. Sitamarhi
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    West Champaran district shares a significant portion of Bihar's 726 km international border with Nepal and extends to the extreme north including the Valmiki Tiger Reserve area.