BSSC Inter Level 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

BSSC Inter Level 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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

   Who among the following founded the Servant of India Society in 1905 to promote constitutional reforms and social welfare?

   • A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
   • B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
   • C. Lala Lajpat Rai
   • D. Bipin Chandra Pal
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servant of India Society in 1905 with the aim of training national missionaries for the service of India and promoting constitutional reforms through peaceful means.

2. Q2 · Bihar — Specific GK

   In which year was Bihar separated from Bengal Presidency and became a separate province?

   • A. 1905
   • B. 1912
   • C. 1935
   • D. 1947
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Bihar was separated from the Bengal Presidency and became a separate province in 1912, with Patna as its capital.

3. Q3 · Light and Optics

   A concave mirror is used by a dentist primarily because it produces:

   • A. A magnified and erect image
   • B. A magnified and inverted image
   • C. A diminished and erect image
   • D. A real image of same size
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Concave mirrors produce magnified and erect images when the object is placed between the pole and the focus, which is why dentists use them for examining teeth.

4. Q4 · Metals and Non-Metals

   Which of the following metals does NOT react with cold water?

   • A. Sodium
   • B. Calcium
   • C. Magnesium
   • D. Potassium
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Magnesium does not react with cold water but reacts vigorously with hot water or steam, while sodium, calcium and potassium react vigorously with cold water.

5. Q5 · Plant Physiology

   In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

   • A. Roots
   • B. Stem
   • C. Leaves
   • D. Flowers
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Photosynthesis primarily occurs in leaves because they contain chloroplasts with chlorophyll, which captures sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

6. Q6 · Number System

   What is the HCF (Highest Common Factor) of 48 and 72?

   • A. 12
   • B. 18
   • C. 24
   • D. 36
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Using prime factorization: 48 = 2⁴ × 3 and 72 = 2³ × 3². The HCF is 2³ × 3 = 8 × 3 = 24.

7. Q7 · Simplification

   Simplify: 48 ÷ 8 × 3 + 15 - 6

   • A. 27
   • B. 21
   • C. 33
   • D. 18
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Following BODMAS: 48 ÷ 8 = 6, then 6 × 3 = 18, then 18 + 15 = 33, finally 33 - 6 = 27.

8. Q8 · Profit, Loss and Discount

   A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price but allows a discount of 20% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage?

   • A. 12%
   • B. 10%
   • C. 8%
   • D. 15%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Let CP = 100. MP = 140. After 20% discount, SP = 140 × 0.80 = 112. Profit = 112 - 100 = 12, so profit % = 12%.

9. Q9 · Data Interpretation

   A company's profit in 2020 was ₹4,50,000 and in 2021 it increased by 20%. In 2022, the profit decreased by 10% from 2021. What was the profit in 2022?

   • A. ₹4,86,000
   • B. ₹4,95,000
   • C. ₹5,04,000
   • D. ₹5,40,000
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Profit in 2021 = 4,50,000 × 1.20 = ₹5,40,000. Profit in 2022 = 5,40,000 × 0.90 = ₹4,86,000.

10. Q10 · Classification

    Find the odd one out from the given alternatives.

    • A. Triangle
    • B. Square
    • C. Circle
    • D. Hexagon
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Circle is the only figure without straight sides or angles, while all others are polygons with defined sides.