60-62nd BPSC-2016 question paper
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1.Who was the leader of revolutionaries in Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?
A. Namdar Khan B. Babu Kunwar Singh C. Birsa Munda D. Shankar Shah
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
2.Birsa was captured, while asleep, on:
A. 1 February, 1900 B. 2 February, 1900 C. 3 February, 1900
D. 4 February , 1900 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. 4 February , 1900 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| Birsa Munda was arrested on 3 March 1900
3.“The Muslims, if contented and satisfied, would become the greatest bulwark of
British power in India”. Who wrote it?
British power in India”. Who wrote it?
A. Herbert Risley B. Lord Lytton C. W.W.Hunter D. H.N.Brailsford
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
4.“In my belief, Congress is to tottering to its fall and one of my great
ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise.
” Who wrote it?
A. Lord Lytton B. Lord Dufferin C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Minto E. None of the above/More than one of the above
ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise.
” Who wrote it?
A. Lord Lytton B. Lord Dufferin C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Minto E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
5.Who drew Mahatma Gandhi's attention towards the exploitation of the peasants
by the European Indigo planters?
by the European Indigo planters?
A. Baba Ram Chandra B. Raja Kumar Shukla C. Swami Sahajananda Saraswati
D. Sri Krishna Sinha E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Sri Krishna Sinha E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
6.Who was elected the first President of All India Kisan Sabha at Lucknow in 1936?
A. N.G.Ranbga B. E.M.S.Namboodri pad C. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
D. Acharya Narendra Dev E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Acharya Narendra Dev E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
Solution ||| Kisan sabha was formed by swami sahajanand
7.Sir Michael O’Dwyer was shot dead on 13th March 1940 in London by:
A. Madal Lal Dhingra B. M.P.T.Acharya C. V.D.Savarkar D. Udham Singh
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
8.Who was the Prime Minister of England when the Montague-Chelmsford Act
was passed in 1919?
was passed in 1919?
A. Lloyd George B. George Hamilton C. Sir Samuel Hoare D. Lord Salisbury
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
9.Who left Patna College with just 20 days remaining for his examination during the
Non-Cooperation Movement?
Non-Cooperation Movement?
A. Rajendra Prasad B. Braj Kishore
C. Jai Prakash Naryana D. Sri Krishna Sinha
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
Solution ||| Jai Prakash Narayan is famous as the Loknayak
10.Who became champion of socialism and wanted to overthrow of British rule,
Princely states, Landlordism and Capitalism in 1933?
Princely states, Landlordism and Capitalism in 1933?
A. Rajendra Prasad B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Bhulabhai Desai D. Sardar Patel
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
11.Who joined Subhas Chandra Bose to found All India Forward Bloc and
actively associated with the INA movement?
actively associated with the INA movement?
A. Jai Prakash Narayan B. Baikunth Shukla C. Sheel Bhadra Yajee
D. Ram Narain Prasad E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Ram Narain Prasad E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
12.Who is regarded as “The Mother of Indian Revolution”?
A. Mrs.Annie Besant B. Snehlata Wadekar C. Sarojini Naidu
D. Madam Bhikhaji Rustam Cama E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Madam Bhikhaji Rustam Cama E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
13.Which journal was not associated with the revolutionary activities?
A. Sandhya B. Yugantar C. Ghadr D. Young India
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
14.First Indian elected to the British House of Commons was Dadabhai Naoroji
who contested on the ticket of ;
who contested on the ticket of ;
A. Liberal Party B. Labour Party C. Conservative Party D. Communist Party
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
15.Swaraj Party was formed following the failure of:
A. Non-Cooperation Movement B. Civil Disobedience Movement
C. Rowlatt Bill Satyagraha D. Champaran Satyagraha E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. Rowlatt Bill Satyagraha D. Champaran Satyagraha E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
16.The Chittagong Armoury Raid had been planned by:
A. Surya Sen B. Chandan Dutta C. Vidhan Ghosh D. Jatin Das
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
Solution ||| Surya Sen and his colleagues in Chittagong, had to take arms from the police.
17.The Cabinet Mission came to India in:
A. February 1942 B. March 1942 C. April 1942 D. May 1942
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| The Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946.
18.A leader of Bihar who left his lucrative practice during Non- Cooperation Movement was:
A. Jai Prakash Narayan B. Rajendra Prasad C. Sahajanand Saraswati
D. Raj Kumar Shukla E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Raj Kumar Shukla E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
19.The precursor of Indian National Congress was:
A. British Indian Association B. Indian Association C. The Indian National Union
D. Indian League E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Indian League E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
20.Who organised the “Khudai Khidmatgar” in 1929?
A. Abdul Gaffar Khan B. Ali Brothers C. Ansari Brothers D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
Solution ||| In 1929, Khuddai Khidmatgar was organized by Abdul Gaffar Khan.
21.A, B, C, Invested 20 lac rupees in a business in the ratio 7 : 2 : 1. The total profit is 20%.
A has to pay 30% tax and B hast to pay 20% tax. A's net profit is what percent of
B's net profit.
A has to pay 30% tax and B hast to pay 20% tax. A's net profit is what percent of
B's net profit.
A. 118.8% B. 180.0% C. 306.25% D. 304.5%
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
Solution ||| invested money lac
profit gain 18
profit money 2000000*(20/100) = 4,00,000 Rs.
Invested ratio of A, B, C 7: 2: 1
profit ratio of A, B, C 7: 2: 1
The amount of profit gets by A 4,00,000*7/10 = 280000 Rs.
The amount of profit gets by B 4,00,000*2/10= 80,000 Rs. Amount of tax given by A
28,0000 84,000 Rs. Amount of tax given by B
8,0000 16000 Rs.
Net profit of A 280000 - 84000 1,96,000,
Net profit of B 8,0000 – 16000 64,000
Net profit of A than B =(196000/64000)*100 306.25
22.If SURGICAL –STRIKE is coded as 13979313-129925, then METRO- TRAIN is coded as
A. 15295-29195 B. 45296-29195 C. 45295-29194 D. 15296-29195
Answer ||| B
23.x is a consecutive whole number and the first four values of expression x3 + 3y -3 are 7, 20, 45, 88, then the fifth value is
A. 137 B. 155 C. 158 D. 143 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
Solution ||| Given expression x2 + 3y – 3 Put the value of X=1
1+ 3y – 3 7, 3y – 2 7, 3y 9 y 3 In Given expression Put the value of X= 2
8+ 3y – 3 20, 3y + 5 2 , 3y 15
y 5, x 1 then y 3., x 2 y 5
same as x 5, y 11
the fifth value of expression is 53 + 3.11 – 3 125 + 33 – 3
125 + 30 155
24.In the series of numbers and alphabets A26H, C24F, G20B, the next term is
A. M13D B. O11C
C. M12B D. M14E E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
25.The dearness-allowance of a person with basic salary Rs.7700 is increased to 132% from
125% and the tax deduction on both is increased to 22% from 20%. He got salary
increased by
125% and the tax deduction on both is increased to 22% from 20%. He got salary
increased by
A. Rs.74.00 B. Rs.77.00 C. Rs.385.00 D. Rs.369.00
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
27.If sign +, represents multiplication, x addition, – division, ÷ difference > equal and = represents greater than, then which of the following relation is true?
A. 12 – 2 + 3 ÷ 8 x 1 > 12 B. 11 x 2 ÷ 4 – 2 + 1 = 11
C. 7 ÷ 2 x 5 – 5 + 2 = 7 D. 5 x 6 – 3 ÷ 3 + 1 > 4
C. 7 ÷ 2 x 5 – 5 + 2 = 7 D. 5 x 6 – 3 ÷ 3 + 1 > 4
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
Solution ||| 11 2 + 4 – 2 + 1 11
28.How many times the digit 9 occurs in the numbers from 100 to 999.
A. 280 B. 218 C. 229 D. 228 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
Solution ||| Between 100 and 200
NUMBER of 9 between 100 to 199 10
NUMBER of 9 between 200 to 299 10
300 - 399 .......................... 10
400 - 499 ........................... 10
500- 599 ............................ 10
600 - 699 .............................. 10
700 - 799 .............................. 10
800 - 899 .............................. 10
900 - 999 .............................. 200
total 280
29.In the following pie-chart, the various expenditures of an industry are presented. Total expenditure on raw material is Rs.30 lac. If labour expenditure is increased by 5%. How much expenditure on other
expenses be reduced to maintain the profit?
A. 5.9% B. 12.86% C. 6.43% D. 6.21% E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
30.In the bottom of a water tank, there are two drains A and B. If only A is open, it takes 30 minutes to empty a full tank and if only B is open, it takes 20 minutes. If for 10 minutes both drains are open, then B is closed, how much time it takes to empty a full tank?
A. 18 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 17 minutes D. 20 minutes E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
31.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Vitamin B1 – Oranges B. Vitamin D – Cod-liver oil C. Vitamin E – Wheat germ oil D. Vitamin K – Alfalfa E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| all are correct
32.Teflon is a polymer of which of the following monomers?
A. Tetrafluoroethylene B. Vinyl chloride C. Chloroprene D. Acetylene dichloride E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
33.Which of the following is responsible for controlling hereditary characters of the living cells?
A. Enzyme B. Hormone C. RNA D. DNA E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
34.Which of the following vitamins is known as ergocalciferol?
A. Vitamin D2 B. Vitamin D3 C. Vitamin B12 D. Vitamin B6 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
35.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Retinol – Xerophthalmia B. Tocopherol – Beriberi C. Cyanocobalamin – Anaemia D. Ergocalciferol – Rickets E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| B&C are incorrect
36.Bakelite is formed by the condensation of
A. Urea and formaldehyde B. Phenol and formaldehyde C. Phenol and acetaldehyde D. Melamine and formaldehyde E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
37.Which one of the following is an antibiotic drug?
A. Quinine B. Sulphaguanidine C. Chloramphenicol D. Aspirin E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
Solution ||| Quinine is a bactericidal drug
38.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct Ans using the codes given below the lists: List-I [Applications]
a)aspartame b)Freon c)Neoprene d)Benadryl List-II [Substances] 1.Synthetic rubber 2.Anti-histamine 3.Artificial Sweetener 4.Refrigerant
A. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2 B. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 D. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
39.Insulin is
A. Fat B. Vitamin C. Carbohydrate D. Protein E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| Insulin is an hormone.
40.The gas used in the manufacture of Vanaspati Ghee from Vanaspati Oil is A. Hydrogen B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Carbon dioxide E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
.
41.LPG used as domestic fuel chiefly contains
A. Methane B. Propane C. Ethylene D. Butane E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| LPG contains butane and propane.
42.Soap removes grease by
A. Coagulation B. Adsorption C. Emulsification D. Osmosis E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
43.Which of the following hormones play a role in release of milk from mammary glands?
A. Adrenaline B. Thyroxine C. Progesterone D. Oxytocin E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
44.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct Ans using the codes given below the lists: List-I a) Skin Cancer b) Noise Pollution c) Global warming d) Ozone Hole List-II 1. Chlorofluorocarbons 2. Ultraviolet light 3. Decibel 4. Carbon dioxide
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1 C. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4 D. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
45.In human body, Vitamin A is stored in
A. Liver B. Skin C. Lung D. Kidney E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
Solution ||| Vitamin A is Collected in the liver.
46.Which of the following vitamins is used as an antidote to anticoagulant poisons?
A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin K E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
47.Iodised salt contains
A. Free iodine B. Calcium iodide C. Magnesium iodide D. Potassium iodide E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| both A and D
48.
Which of the following is present in maximum in acid rain? A. HCl B. H2NO3 C. H2SO4 D. H2CO3 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
49.‘God Particle’ is
A. Neutrino B. Higgs Boson C. Meson D. Positron E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
Solution ||| Higgs boson is called 'God Particle'.
50.Which of the following radio isotopes is used in the treatment of blood cancer [leukemia]?
A. Iodine – 131 B. Sodium-24 C. Phosphorus-32 D. Cobalt-60 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
51.The elected US President Donald Trump was the Presidential Nominee of the
A. Democratic Party B. Republican Party C. Libertarian Party D. Green Party E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
52.The Iran-Pakistan Gas pipeline is also called as
A. Friendship pipeline B. Future pipeline C. Peace pipeline D. Unity pipeline E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
53.What is the India’s rank in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goal Index?
A. 110th B. 88th C. 63rd D. 129th E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
54.The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change deals with
A. Reduction in fossil fuel usage B. SO2 emissions mitigation C. reduction in Uranium production D. Greenhouse gases emissions mitigation E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
55.The 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature was won by
A. Alice Munro B. Svetlana Alexievich C. Bob Dylan D. Angus Deaton E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
56.Which country has the largest reserves of oil?
A. United States B. China C. Russia D. Venezuela E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution ||| Venezuela has the largest reserves of oil.
57.Who is the new Secretary General of the United Nations?
A. Matthew Rycroft B. Anibal Cavaco Silva C. Antonio Guterres D. Vitaly Churkin E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
58.Which of the following countries has recently joined the Hague Code of Conduct [HCOC] , a global initiative to prevent ballistic missile proliferation?
A. Palestine B. Israel C. India D. Iran E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
Solution ||| India has recently joined the Hague Code of Conduct
59.Which State has been declared India’s first ‘Open Defecation Free State’?
A. Bihar B. Assam C. Himachal Pradesh D. Sikkim E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
Solution ||| Sikkim State has been declared India’s first ‘Open Defecation Free State
60.Which of the following is the newest member of the Eurozone?
A. Lithuania B. Croatia C. Bulgaria D. Cyprus E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
61.The head of state of the United Kingdom is
A. Queen Elizabeth I B. Queen Elizabeth II C. Queen Elizabeth III D. Queen Elizabeth IV E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
62.India’s first and Asia’s longest cycle highway has been opened in which State of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Andhra Pradesh C. Bihar D. Assam
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
63.India’s first textile university will be set up in which of the following states ?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar C. Gujarat D. Odisha E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
64.What is the fiscal deficit target of India for the financial year 2016-17?
A. 3.9% of GDP B. 3.5% of GDP C. 4.9% of GDP D. 4.5% of GDP E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
65.The 2016 joint military exercise “Maitree” has been conducted between India and which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia B. Thailand
C. Malaysia D. Maldives E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
66.The nation-wise breastfeeding programme “MAA” has been launched by which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Tribal Affairs B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of AYUSH E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
67.Which of the following is a bond through which Indian entities can raise money from foreign markets in rupees, and not in foreign currency?
A. Corporate Bonds B. Masala Bonds C. Municipal Bonds D. Zero-coupon Bonds E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
68.Which train safety system has recently been launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents?
A. Tri-Safety B. Tri-Netra C. Tri-Network D. Tri-Veil E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
69.Which committee has been constituted by the Government of India to boost cashless transaction?
A. Nachiket More Committee B. Shanta Kumar Committee C. H.R.Khan Committee D. Neeraj Kumar Gupta Committee E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
70.Which country has won the 2016 Davis Cup Tennis Tournament?
A. Argentina B. Switzerland C. Serbia D. Croatia E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
71.India’s first Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) laboratory will be set up in which State?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Andhra Pradesh D. Bihar E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
72.In Rio Olympics 2016 which country finished at the top of the table with gold medals?
A. United States B. China C. Great Britain D. Russia E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
73.The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in
A. Argentina B. Germany C. Qatar D. Russia E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
74.As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar State in terms of population in the country?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
75.Which country has won the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup?
A. Srilanka B. Iran C. India D. China E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
76.Which country’s women Badminton team has won the 2016 Uber Cup Tournament?
A. Thailand B. India C. South Korea D. China E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
77.Who has been conferred with the 2015 gyanpith Award?
A. Pannalal Patel B. Umashankar Joshi C. Raghuveer Chaudhari D. Rama Jain E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
78.The book ‘Six Machine: I Don’t Like Cricket .... I Love It “ is the autobiography of which cricketer?
A. Yuvraj Singh B. Chris Gayle C. Virendra Sehwag D. AB de Villiers E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
79.Who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic Gold Medals?
A. Devendra Jhajharia B. Deepa Malik C. Mariyappan Thangavelu D. Varun Singh Bhati
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
80.What was the theme of the 2016 Rio Olympics ?
A. Peace for inner soul B. World peace and Environment C. Nothing can be achieved without peace D. Live sports , live freedom E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
Solution ||| World peace and Environment was the theme of Rio Olympics.
81.Which among the following Harappan site terracotta of ‘plough’ was found?
A. Dholavira B. Banawali C. Kalibangan D. Lothal E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
82.Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with:
A. Mahameghvahana dynasty B. Chedi dynasty C. Satvahana dynasty D. Rath-Bhojak dynasty
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
83.Chinese traveler ‘Sungyun’ was came to India in: A. 515
A. D to 520 AD B. 525 AD to 529AD C. 545AD to 552 AD D. 592 AD to 597AD E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
84.Which type of land was called ‘Aprahat’?
A. Without cultivated forest land B. Irrigated land C. Dense forest land D. Cultivated land E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
85.Which among the following state ‘Odantipur’ Education Centre was situated?
A. Bengal B. Bihar C. Gujarat D. TamilNadu
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
86.‘Diwan-E-Arj’ department was associated with :
A. Royal Correspondence B. Foreign C. defence D. finance E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
87.Who was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom?
A. Alauddin Hasan B. Feroz Shah C. Mahmud Gaonwa D. Asaf Khan E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
Solution ||| The founder of the Bahamani state was Alauddin Hasan.
88.Which among the following King’s reign Persian traveller ‘Abdurrajjak’ came to India?
A. Dev Rai I B. Krishna Dev Rai I C. Dev Rai II D. Krishna Rai II
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
Solution ||| ‘Abdurrajjak’ Persian historian came during the reign of King Dev rai II.
89.‘Jaswant and Dasawan’ famous painters were courtier of Mughal emperor:
A. Akbar B. Jehangir C. Shahjahan D. Aurangzeb E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
90.Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Congress was founded in :
A. 1936 AD B. 1939 AD C. 1942 AD D. 1945 AD E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
91.Which among the following year ‘Santhal revolt’ was occurred?
A. 1831 – 32 AD B. 1844 – 46 AD C. 1851 – 52 AD
D. 1855 – 56 AD E. None of the above
Answer ||| D
92.Which among the following year Surendra Nath Banerjee was eliminated from Indian Civil Services?
A. 1874 AD B. 1877 AD C. 1885 AD D. 1892 AD E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
93.Who is known as father of Dyarchy?
A. Lord Clive B. Hector Munaro C. Lord Macaulay D. Sir Leonil Cartis E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
94.Which among the following viceroy period the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ and ‘Khan Bahadur’ were began to conferred to Indian?
A. Lord Ripon B. Lord Lytton C. Lord Meyo D. Lord Dufferin E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
95.Who was the founder of Karnata dynasty?
A. Nanyadev B. Narsimhadev C. Vijaydev D. Haridev E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
96.Who was the first Muslim Conqueror of Bihar?
A. Malik Ibrahim B. Iltumish C. Bakhtiyar Khalji D. Ali Mardan Khalji E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
97.Who was the last King of Karnata dynasty?
A. Harisimha B. Ramsimha C. Matisimha D. Shyamsimha E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
98.The author of ‘Rajaniti Ratnakara’ is:
A. Chandesvara B. Vidyapati C. Jyotiresvara D. Haribrahmadeva E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
99.The author of ‘Udwant Prakash’ is
A. Mauli Kavi B. Bodhraj C. Paramala D. Vidyapati E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
100.Nalanda Vihar was destroyed by :
A. Bakhtiyar Khalji B. Qutubddin Aibak C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq D. Alauddin Khalji E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
101.The Great Victorian Desert is located at
A. Australia B. India C. Egypt D. North Africa E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
102.Which of the following activities is performed at Coolgardi?
A. Coal mining B. Copper mining C. Gold mining D. Forestry E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
Solution ||| Coolgardie is located in Western Australia.
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103.What is particulate materials?
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103.What is particulate materials?
A. Solid residue B. Air pollutant C. Water pollutant D. Soil pollutant E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
104.What is the name of mid latitude grass land in South America?
A. Prairie B. Pampas C. Veld D. Steppes E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
105.Match the following places with industries and select the correct Ans using the code given below :
Place 1. Bengaluru 2. Korba 3. Jamhedpur 4. Malajkhand Industry
i. Iron & Steel ii. Copper iii. Aircraft iv. Aluminium
Place 1. Bengaluru 2. Korba 3. Jamhedpur 4. Malajkhand Industry
i. Iron & Steel ii. Copper iii. Aircraft iv. Aluminium
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 C. a-4, b-3, c-2,
d-1 D. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
d-1 D. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
106.Which of the following seas has the highest average salinity?
A. Black Sea B. Yellow Sea C. Mediterranean Sea D. Dead Sea
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
107.The Dravadian races are mainly confined at which of the following parts of India?
A. South India B. North-Western India C. North-Eastern India D. North India
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
108.At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats ?
A. Palani Hills B. Anaimudi Hills C. Nilgiri Hills D. Shervoroy Hills
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
109.At which of the following places the Copper Industry is located?
A. Tarapur B. Titagarh C. Ranchi D. Khetri
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
110.What is the Golden Quadrilateral ?
A. Rail lines joining metros B. Major Air Routes C. National Highway Project
D. Gold Trade Routes E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Gold Trade Routes E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
111.Which of the following Iron ores is mined at Bailadila?
A. Haematite B. Siderite C. Limonite D. Magnetite
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
112.The only state which produces saffron in India is
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Assam C. Jammu – Kashmir D. Meghalaya
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
113.At which of the following towns the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combines to
form River Ganga?
form River Ganga?
A. Haridwar B. Rishikesh C. Rudraprayag D. Devprayag
Answer ||| D
114.Which of the landforms occupy the North-Western parts of Bihar State?
A. Someshwar Hilly Range B. Kaimur Plateau C. Nawada Hilly Region
D. Rajgir Hilly Region E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Rajgir Hilly Region E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
115.River Tel is a tributary of which of the following rivers ?
A. Bagmati B. Ghaghara C. Gandak D. Kamla
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
116.Which of the following canal systems irrigate areas of Bihar?
A. Upper Ganga Canal B. Triveni Canal C. Sharda Canal
D. Eastern Yamuna Canal E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Eastern Yamuna Canal E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
117.Which of the following is a silk textile producing centre in Bihar?
A. Motipur B. Bajari C. Bhagalpur D. Dalmianagar
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
118.At which of the following places Bharat Wagon and Engineering Co.Ltd. is situated?
A. Madhepura B. Jamalpur C. Harnat D. Mokama
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
119.Which of the following National Highways connect Chhapara and Gopalganj?
A. National Highway No.77 B. National Highway No.84 C. National Highway No.85
D. National Highway No.80 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. National Highway No.80 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
120.Which of the following districts record highest growth of population during 2001-11?
A. Kishanganj B. Araria C. Madhepura D. Khagdia
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
121.Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in
Part-IV of the Constitution of India?
I. Equal Pay for Equal Work II. Uniform Civil Code
III. Small family norm IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level
Part-IV of the Constitution of India?
I. Equal Pay for Equal Work II. Uniform Civil Code
III. Small family norm IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level
A. I, II and III B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II and IV
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
122.Vote on Account is meant for
A. Vote on the report of CAG B. To meet unforeseen expenditure
C. Appropriating funds pending passing of budget D. Budget
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. Appropriating funds pending passing of budget D. Budget
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
123.Constitution Day of India is celebrated on
A. 26th October B. 26th November C. 26th January D. 15th August
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
124.Which officer of the Government of India has the right to take part in the
proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member?
proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member?
A. Vice-President B. Attorney General of India
C. Comptroller and Auditor General D. Election Commissioner
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. Comptroller and Auditor General D. Election Commissioner
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
125.The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National Flag a top the
private buildings is a fundamental right o every citizen under :
private buildings is a fundamental right o every citizen under :
A. Article 14 of the Constitution B. Article 19 (1) (A) of the Constitution
C. Article 21 of the Constitution D. Article 25 of the Constitution
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. Article 21 of the Constitution D. Article 25 of the Constitution
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
126.Choose the fundamental rights available to Indian Citizen but not to aliens :
I. Freedom of Speech and Expression II. Equality Before the Law
III. Right of Minorities IV. Protection of Life and Liberty
I. Freedom of Speech and Expression II. Equality Before the Law
III. Right of Minorities IV. Protection of Life and Liberty
A. I and III B. I and IV C. II and IV D. II and III E. None of the above
Answer ||| A
127.A Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is only a/an
A. Advisory Body B. Consultative Committee C. Co-ordinating and Supervisory Authority
D. Administrative Authority E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Administrative Authority E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
128.A seat of M.P. can be declared vacant if he absents himself from the house
for a continuous period of
for a continuous period of
A. Six months B. Two months C. Three months D. One year
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
129.Match the following :
List I
I. Union List II. State list III. Concurrent list
List II
a. 97 entries b. 47 entries c. 66 entries
List I
I. Union List II. State list III. Concurrent list
List II
a. 97 entries b. 47 entries c. 66 entries
A. I- a, II-b, III-c B. I-a, II-c, III-b C. I-c, II-a, III-b D. I-c, II-b, III-a
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
130.Creation of a new state requires a majority for Constitutional Amendment.
A. Simple B. Two-third C. Three-fourth D. Two-third plus ratification by half of all states
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
131.The expression "Socialist” was introduced in the Preamble of Indian Constitution
by which amendment ?
by which amendment ?
A. 42nd amendment B. 44th Amendment C. 46th Amendment D. 74th Amendment
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
132.President of India exercises his powers
A. either directly or through officers subordinate to him B. through Ministers
C. through Prime Minister D. through Cabinet
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. through Prime Minister D. through Cabinet
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution || on the advice of Council of ministers headed by Prime Minister.
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133.The “Ease of Doing Business Index” is prepared and published by
A. World Trade Organisation B. World Bank Group C. United Nations
D. European Nations E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. European Nations E. None of the above/More than one of the above
134.Which one of the following measures is not likely to aid in improving India`s Balance
of Payment position ?
of Payment position ?
A. Promotion of Import Substitution Policy B. Devaluation of rupee
C. Imposition of higher tariff on imports D. Levying of higher duties on exports
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. Imposition of higher tariff on imports D. Levying of higher duties on exports
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
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135.Service tax was introduced in India on the recommendation of :
135.Service tax was introduced in India on the recommendation of :
A. Kelkar Committee B. Raja J. Challiah Committee C. Manmohan Singh Committee
D. Yashwant Sinha Committee E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Yashwant Sinha Committee E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
136.As per Census 2011, which state has the lowest sex-ratio ?
A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
137.The economist who for the first time scientifically determined National Income in India :
A. D.R. Gadgil B. V.K.R.V. Rao C. Manmohan Singh D. Y.V.Alagh
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
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138.The percent of decadal growth of population during 2001-2011 as per census 2011 is:
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138.The percent of decadal growth of population during 2001-2011 as per census 2011 is:
A. 21.54 B. 17.64 C. 15.89 D. 19.21 E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
139.Which of the following is not a cash crop ?
A. Jute B. Groundnut C. Jowar D. Sugarcane
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
140.First Five Year Plan of India was based on the
A. Harrod Domar Model B. Mahalanobis Model C. Dadabhai Naroji Model
D. J.L. Nehru Model E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. J.L. Nehru Model E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
A. Fish Production B. Coal production C. Crude oil production D. Mustard production
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
142.Which Indian state has the largest number of Cotton Textiles Mills ?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Gujarat D. West-Bengal
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| B
143.Which district in Bihar is poorest according to per capita income criteria ?
A. Begusarai B. Madhepura C. Supaul D. Sheohar
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
144.Which of the following Tax is levied by Union and collected and appropriated by States ?
A. Stamp duties B. Passenger & Goods Tax C. Estate Duty D. Taxes on Newspapers
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| A
145.Bank rate means
A. Interest rate charged by moneylenders B. Interest rate charged by Scheduled Banks
C. Rate of profit of banking institution D. Official rate of interest charged by Central Bank
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
C. Rate of profit of banking institution D. Official rate of interest charged by Central Bank
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| D
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146.In Bihar, which sector recorded highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15 ?
146.In Bihar, which sector recorded highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15 ?
A. Agriculture B. Banking C. Registered Manufacturing D. Transport
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
147.“SUPUR” project in Bihar relates to :
A. Health B. Poverty C. Banking D. Municipal Finances
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
148.Total length of National Highways in Bihar is :
A. 3410 kms B. 3587 kms C. 4595 kms D. 4707 kms
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
149.Per capita energy consumption in the state of Bihar is :
A. 20 kWh B. 187 kWh C. 161 kWh D. 145 kWh
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| E
Solution ||| Per capita energy consumption in the state of Bihar is 144 kilo watt hour (kwh)
150.“JEEVIKA” is an initiative of Bihar Govt for :
A. Employment Generation B. Financial Inclusion C. Poverty Attenuation
D. Public Distribution E. None of the above/More than one of the above
D. Public Distribution E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer ||| C
