BPSSC SI 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

BPSSC SI 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 · Indian History

   Which medieval Indian ruler established the 'Mansabdari' system to organize military and civil administration?

   • A. Sher Shah Suri
   • B. Akbar
   • C. Shah Jahan
   • D. Balban
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system as an administrative and military framework where nobles were assigned ranks (mansabs) determining their salary and military obligations.

2. Q2 · Indian Economy

   Which organization in India is responsible for regulating and supervising the functioning of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)?

   • A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
   • B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
   • C. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
   • D. National Housing Bank (NHB)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the primary regulator of NBFCs in India, overseeing their registration, functioning, and compliance with norms.

3. Q3 · Bihar in Freedom Struggle

   Kunwar Singh, the legendary freedom fighter from Bihar, led a revolt against the British during the 1857 uprising at the age of approximately:

   • A. 55 years
   • B. 65 years
   • C. 75 years
   • D. 80 years
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Veer Kunwar Singh was approximately 80 years old when he joined the 1857 revolt, demonstrating remarkable courage and military skill despite his advanced age.

4. Q4 · Ancient India

   Which among the following ancient Indian texts primarily deals with the science of statecraft and governance?

   • A. Charaka Samhita
   • B. Arthashastra
   • C. Manusmriti
   • D. Natya Shastra
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Arthashastra, authored by Kautilya (Chanakya), is the ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, making it the primary text on governance.

5. Q5 · Environment & Ecology

   Which of the following is NOT a biodiversity hotspot in India?

   • A. Western Ghats
   • B. Eastern Himalayas
   • C. Sundarbans
   • D. Indo-Burma Region
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Sundarbans, while ecologically important, is not classified as one of the four biodiversity hotspots in India, which are the Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma region, and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).

6. Q6 · Biology

   Which of the following is the primary site for protein synthesis in a eukaryotic cell?

   • A. Golgi apparatus
   • B. Nucleus
   • C. Ribosomes
   • D. Lysosomes
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis by translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.

7. Q7 · Number System

   What is the remainder when 7^45 is divided by 8?

   • A. 1
   • B. 3
   • C. 5
   • D. 7
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   7 ≡ -1 (mod 8), so 7^45 ≡ (-1)^45 ≡ -1 ≡ 7 (mod 8). Therefore, the remainder is 7.

8. Q8 · Simple & Compound Interest

   A sum of money amounts to ₹6,720 in 2 years and ₹7,056 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the principal amount?

   • A. ₹6,048
   • B. ₹6,120
   • C. ₹6,000
   • D. ₹6,384
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The interest for 1 year = 7056 - 6720 = ₹336. Interest for 2 years = 336 × 2 = ₹672. Principal = 6720 - 672 = ₹6,048.

9. Q9 · Geometry

   In a triangle ABC, angle A = 60° and angle B = 80°. Which side is the longest?

   • A. AB
   • B. BC
   • C. AC
   • D. All sides are equal
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Angle C = 180-60-80 = 40°. Largest angle is B (80°). The longest side is opposite the largest angle; side opposite B is AC. Checking options by elimination: AB is opposite C (smallest), BC opposite A (middle), AC opposite B (largest).

10. Q10 · Blood Relations

    Pointing to a photograph, Ramesh said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather.' How is the woman in the photograph related to Ramesh?

    • A. Sister
    • B. Daughter
    • C. Mother
    • D. Aunt
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    The only son of Ramesh's grandfather is Ramesh's father. The daughter of Ramesh's father is Ramesh's sister.