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BPSSC SI · Previous year papers · 2021

BPSSC SI 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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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.

Q1 · Indian Polity & Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a state?
- A. Article 352
- B. Article 356
- C. Article 360
- D. Article 368
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the constitutional machinery fails.
Q2 · Indian Polity & Constitution
How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 14
- D. 16
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.
Q3 · Bihar Culture & Festivals
The famous Sonepur Mela (Cattle Fair) is held at the confluence of which two rivers in Bihar?
- A. Ganga and Yamuna
- B. Ganga and Gandak
- C. Ganga and Kosi
- D. Ganga and Son
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Sonepur Mela, one of Asia's largest cattle fairs, is held annually at the confluence of rivers Ganga and Gandak in Sonepur district during Kartik Purnima.
Q4 · Indian Economy Structure
Which Five-Year Plan in India was formulated based on the Gadgil Formula?
- A. Second Five-Year Plan
- B. Fourth Five-Year Plan
- C. Fifth Five-Year Plan
- D. Sixth Five-Year Plan
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Gadgil Formula was introduced during the Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-74) to determine the distribution of central assistance to state plans based on objective criteria.
Q5 · Medieval India
Who among the following Mughal emperors built the Jama Masjid in Delhi?
- A. Akbar
- B. Shah Jahan
- C. Jahangir
- D. Aurangzeb
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1650-1656 CE and remains one of the largest mosques in India.
Q6 · Profit & Loss
A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above cost price and allows a discount of 20%. What is his profit percentage?
- A. 10%
- B. 12%
- C. 14%
- D. 16%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Let CP = 100. MP = 140. After 20% discount, SP = 140 × 0.8 = 112. Profit = 112 - 100 = 12. Profit% = 12%.
Q7 · Average
The average of 6 numbers is 35. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 32. What is the excluded number?
- A. 47
- B. 50
- C. 53
- D. 56
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Sum of 6 numbers = 6×35 = 210. Sum of 5 numbers = 5×32 = 160. Excluded number = 210 - 160 = 50.
Q8 · Algebra
If x² - 5x + 1 = 0, then what is the value of x² + (1/x²)?
- A. 23
- B. 25
- C. 27
- D. 21
Answer and solution
Answer: A
From x² - 5x + 1 = 0, we get x + 1/x = 5. Squaring both sides: (x + 1/x)² = 25 gives x² + 1/x² + 2 = 25, so x² + 1/x² = 23.
Q9 · Time & Work
A can complete a work in 18 days and B can complete the same work in 9 days. If they work together, how many days will it take to complete the work?
- A. 6 days
- B. 4.5 days
- C. 5 days
- D. 7 days
Answer and solution
Answer: A
A's one day work = 1/18, B's one day work = 1/9. Combined work per day = 1/18 + 1/9 = 1/18 + 2/18 = 3/18 = 1/6. They will complete the work in 6 days.
Q10 · Coding-Decoding
In a certain code language, 'PENCIL' is written as 'QFodmj'. How is 'MARKER' written in that code?
- A. NBSLFS
- B. NBSMFS
- C. NBRLDS
- D. NARLFS
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet. P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Similarly, M→N, A→B, R→S, K→L, E→F, R→S gives NBSLFS.

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BPSSC SI 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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