BPSC CCE 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

BPSC CCE 2024 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 · General Science

   Which vitamin is synthesized in the human body when the skin is exposed to sunlight?

   • A. Vitamin A
   • B. Vitamin C
   • C. Vitamin D
   • D. Vitamin K
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin through the action of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight on 7-dehydrocholesterol, making it unique among vitamins.

2. Q2 · Indian Economy

   Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

   • A. Government expenditure on infrastructure
   • B. Private consumption expenditure
   • C. Transfer payments like pensions and scholarships
   • D. Net exports (exports minus imports)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Transfer payments (pensions, scholarships, subsidies) are not included in GDP as they do not represent production of goods or services; they are merely redistribution of income.

3. Q3 · Ancient History of Bihar

   Which ancient university in Bihar was established during the Gupta period and became a prominent center for Buddhist learning?

   • A. Nalanda
   • B. Vikramshila
   • C. Odantapuri
   • D. Somapura
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Nalanda University in Bihar was established during the Gupta period (around 5th century CE under Kumaragupta I) and became a renowned center for Buddhist learning. Vikramshila and Odantapuri were founded later by the Pala dynasty, and Somapura was in Bengal.

4. Q4 · Rivers of Bihar

   Which river in Bihar is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent devastating floods and changing course?

   • A. Gandak
   • B. Kosi
   • C. Bagmati
   • D. Kamla
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it frequently changes its course and causes devastating floods in North Bihar, affecting lakhs of people annually.

5. Q5 · Economy of Bihar

   What is the approximate contribution of the service sector to Bihar's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) as of recent estimates?

   • A. Around 40%
   • B. Around 58%
   • C. Around 25%
   • D. Around 72%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The service sector accounts for approximately 58.6% of Bihar's economy, while industry contributes 21.5% and agriculture contributes 19.9%, reflecting a structural shift from agriculture to services in recent decades.

6. Q6 · Famous Personalities of Bihar

   Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, hailed from which district of Bihar?

   • A. Patna
   • B. Saran
   • C. Muzaffarpur
   • D. Champaran
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born in Ziradei village in Saran district (now Siwan district) of Bihar. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and served as India's first President from 1950 to 1962.

7. Q7 · Bihar-specific Schemes

   What is the maximum loan amount available to students under the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme for pursuing higher education courses like B.Tech, MBBS, or B.Sc.?

   • A. ₹2 lakh
   • B. ₹3 lakh
   • C. ₹4 lakh
   • D. ₹5 lakh
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Under the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, students can apply for a loan of up to ₹4 lakh with minimal interest rates to pursue higher education.

8. Q8 · Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle

   Which prominent leader from Bihar played a crucial role in the formation of the Congress Socialist Party within the Indian National Congress in 1934?

   • A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   • B. Jayaprakash Narayan
   • C. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
   • D. Sri Krishna Sinha
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) was instrumental in founding the Congress Socialist Party in 1934, which advocated socialist ideology within the Indian National Congress framework.

9. Q9 · Rivers of Bihar

   Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent flooding and course changes?

   • A. Gandak
   • B. Kosi
   • C. Bagmati
   • D. Mahananda
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it causes extensive flooding and frequently changes its course, leading to widespread damage in the region.

10. Q10 · Industries of Bihar

    Which of the following is a major challenge faced by industrial development in Bihar?

    • A. Lack of raw materials
    • B. Frequent power shortages and infrastructural gaps
    • C. Absence of skilled labor
    • D. High land acquisition costs
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Bihar's industrial development has been hindered by frequent power shortages and infrastructural gaps, along with limited industrialization compared to other states.