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BPSSC SI 2023 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.

  1. Q1 · Indian Geography

    Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in the Himalayas?

    • A. Ganga
    • B. Brahmaputra
    • C. Narmada
    • D. Yamuna
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh, not from the Himalayas, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.

  2. Q2 · Sports

    The Thomas Cup is associated with which sport?

    • A. Tennis
    • B. Table Tennis
    • C. Badminton
    • D. Squash
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Thomas Cup is the world men's team championship for badminton, organized by the Badminton World Federation.

  3. Q3 · Current Affairs

    In 2023, India assumed the presidency of which international forum for a one-year term, hosting multiple ministerial meetings across different cities?

    • A. BRICS
    • B. G20
    • C. SCO
    • D. ASEAN
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    India held the G20 Presidency from December 2022 to November 2023, culminating in the New Delhi Summit in September 2023, hosting over 200 meetings nationwide.

  4. Q4 · Bihar Polity & Schemes

    Under the Bihar Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, what is the total amount provided to a girl child from birth until graduation?

    • A. ₹25,000
    • B. ₹40,000
    • C. ₹54,100
    • D. ₹75,000
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana provides financial assistance totaling approximately ₹54,100 to girl children in installments from birth through graduation to promote education.

  5. Q5 · Constitution of India

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?

    • A. Article 14
    • B. Article 17
    • C. Article 21
    • D. Article 19
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a punishable offense under the law.

  6. Q6 · Chemistry

    Which gas is released when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc metal?

    • A. Oxygen
    • B. Hydrogen
    • C. Chlorine
    • D. Carbon dioxide
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc metal, hydrogen gas is released along with the formation of zinc chloride (Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂).

  7. Q7 · Biology

    Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

    • A. A positive
    • B. B positive
    • C. AB positive
    • D. O negative
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    O negative blood type lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, making it compatible with all blood groups and hence is called the universal donor.

  8. Q8 · Simplification

    Simplify: 84 ÷ 12 × 3 + 8 - 5

    • A. 22
    • B. 24
    • C. 26
    • D. 28
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    84 ÷ 12 = 7, then 7 × 3 = 21. Adding 8 gives 29, subtracting 5 gives 24.

  9. Q9 · Time & Distance

    A train 150 meters long passes a platform 250 meters long in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/hr?

    • A. 72 km/hr
    • B. 60 km/hr
    • C. 54 km/hr
    • D. 48 km/hr
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Total distance = 150 + 250 = 400 meters. Speed = 400/20 = 20 m/s. Converting to km/hr: 20 × (18/5) = 72 km/hr.

  10. Q10 · Data Interpretation

    A pie chart shows the distribution of a budget: Education 30%, Health 25%, Defense 20%, Others 25%. If the total budget is ₹80,000 crores, how much more is allocated to Education than Defense?

    • A. ₹8,000 crores
    • B. ₹10,000 crores
    • C. ₹12,000 crores
    • D. ₹6,000 crores
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Education allocation = 30% of 80,000 = ₹24,000 crores. Defense allocation = 20% of 80,000 = ₹16,000 crores. Difference = 24,000 - 16,000 = ₹8,000 crores.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs

    5 questions

  • General Studies

    3 questions

  • Mathematics

    3 questions

  • Reasoning

    2 questions

  • General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी)

    5 questions

BPSSC SI 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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