BPSC CCE 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

BPSC CCE 2025 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 · Current Events of National & International Importance

   Which of the following international organizations recently launched the 'Global Drought Snapshot 2024' report highlighting water scarcity challenges?

   • A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
   • B. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
   • C. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
   • D. International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The UNCCD released the Global Drought Snapshot highlighting that droughts affect over 1.8 billion people globally and pose significant threats to water security and ecosystems.

2. Q2 · Indian Polity

   According to the Constitution of India, which authority has the power to create or abolish Legislative Councils in states?

   • A. President of India on the recommendation of the Governor
   • B. Parliament by law, if the concerned state Legislative Assembly passes a resolution
   • C. Supreme Court through judicial review
   • D. State Legislative Assembly by a special majority alone
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Under Article 169, Parliament can create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state if the state's Legislative Assembly passes a resolution by a special majority (2/3 present and voting, and absolute majority).

3. Q3 · 1857 in Bihar

   Which of the following leaders led the revolt of 1857 in the Jagdishpur region of Bihar?

   • A. Kunwar Singh
   • B. Tatya Tope
   • C. Nana Sahib
   • D. Rani Lakshmibai
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Veer Kunwar Singh, an 80-year-old zamindar from Jagdishpur in Bihar, led a significant revolt against the British in 1857 and is regarded as a great hero of Bihar's freedom struggle.

4. Q4 · Administrative Geography & Districts

   As per the current administrative division, how many divisions does Bihar have?

   • A. 7
   • B. 9
   • C. 11
   • D. 38
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Bihar is currently divided into 9 administrative divisions (Patna, Magadh, Tirhut, Saran, Darbhanga, Kosi, Purnia, Bhagalpur, and Munger) comprising 38 districts.

5. Q5 · Bihar-specific Schemes

   Under which initiative does the Bihar government provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 along with 9 kg rice and 6 kg wheat to students from minority communities studying in classes 11th and 12th?

   • A. Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana
   • B. Alpasankhyak Kalyan Chhatravas Yojana
   • C. Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme
   • D. Kushal Yuva Program
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Alpasankhyak Kalyan Chhatravas Yojana provides ₹1,000 per month along with 9 kg rice and 6 kg wheat to students from marginalized communities in classes 11th and 12th.

6. Q6 · Bihar Current Affairs

   According to the World Air Quality Report 2023 released by Swiss organization IQAir, which Bihar city emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area?

   • A. Patna
   • B. Gaya
   • C. Begusarai
   • D. Muzaffarpur
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   As per the World Air Quality Report 2023 by IQAir, Begusarai in Bihar emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area.

7. Q7 · Indian Economy

   With reference to India's fiscal framework, consider the following statements: 1. Revenue Deficit occurs when revenue expenditure exceeds revenue receipts 2. Fiscal Deficit is calculated as Total Expenditure minus Total Receipts excluding borrowings 3. Primary Deficit excludes interest payments from Fiscal Deficit Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All three statements are correct. Revenue Deficit = Revenue Expenditure - Revenue Receipts; Fiscal Deficit = Total Expenditure - Total Receipts (excluding borrowings); Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payments.

8. Q8 · Champaran Satyagraha

   The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was primarily concerned with the grievances of indigo cultivators against which oppressive system?

   • A. Zamindari system
   • B. Tinkathia system
   • C. Ryotwari system
   • D. Mahalwari system
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Champaran Satyagraha was against the Tinkathia system, which forced peasants to cultivate indigo on 3/20th of their land and sell it at prices fixed by British planters.

9. Q9 · Bihar Agriculture

   Which river provides the maximum irrigation support to the agricultural economy of Bihar by dividing it into two unequal halves?

   • A. Son
   • B. Gandak
   • C. Ganga
   • D. Ghaghara
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Ganga River flows through the middle of Bihar, dividing it into North and South Bihar, and serves as the main drainage axis providing fertile alluvium and irrigation water.

10. Q10 · Administrative Geography & Districts

    Which district of Bihar represents the extreme eastern territorial extent, touching the West Bengal border?

    • A. Purnia
    • B. Araria
    • C. Kishanganj
    • D. Katihar
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Kishanganj is the district at the extreme east of Bihar, being the only district touching the West Bengal border at the furthest eastern point of the state.