BPSC Prelims (Combined Competitive Exam)

38th BPSC Prelims 1992: Previous-Year Questions

58 questions from this paper, sorted by subject, with their options. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

Modern History 17 questions

  1. 1. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Regional States: Punjab and Mysore

    Tipu Sultan set up his capital at –

    1. ASrirangapatnam
    2. BMysore
    3. CBangalore
    4. DCoimbatore
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 2. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

    The year 1919 in Indian history is related to—

    1. AShifting of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi
    2. BJallianwala Bagh tragedy
    3. CPartition of Bengal
    4. DKhilafat Movement
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 3. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Simon Commission (1927)

    When did Simon Commission visit India?

    1. A1927
    2. B1928
    3. C1929
    4. D1931
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 4. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Second World War

    Who was the British Prime Minister of Britain during the Second World War?

    1. AClement Attlee
    2. BAnthony Eden
    3. CWinston Churchill
    4. DHarold Wilson
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 5. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Demand for Pakistan

    Who among following led the movement for the separate State of Pakistan?

    1. AAga Khan
    2. BNawab Salim Ullah
    3. CLiaqat Ali Khan
    4. DMd. Ali Jinnah
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 6. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

    Queen Victoria was appointed the Empress of India in–

    1. A1858
    2. B1876
    3. C1877
    4. D1885
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 7. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992-93 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

    Which famous Indian was known as 'Gurudev'?

    1. ARabindranath
    2. BC. Rajagopalachari
    3. CLala Lajpat Rai
    4. DB.R. Ambedkar
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 8. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992-93 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

    Who gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'?

    1. ALal Bahadur Shastri
    2. BSubhash Chandra Bose
    3. CDevilal
    4. DMorarji Desai
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 9. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

    Religious Organisation established by Mother Teresa is called:

    1. ASisters of Charity
    2. BMissionaries of Charity
    3. COrganisation of love
    4. DCharity for all
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 10. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

    The main feature of Panchsheel is—

    1. ANon-Alignment
    2. BEconomic cooperation and development
    3. CDevelopment of cultural relations
    4. DFriendship and peaceful coexistence among nations
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 11. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Magazines, Books and Their Authors

    The author of ‘India Wins Freedom’ is—

    1. AJawaharlal Nehru
    2. BAbul Kalam Azad
    3. CSarojini Naidu
    4. DNayantara Sahgal
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 12. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Magazines, Books and Their Authors

    The composer of the song ‘Vande Mataram’ was—

    1. ABankim Chandra Chatterjee
    2. BSarojini Naidu
    3. CRabindranath Tagore
    4. DJaishankar Prasad
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 13. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Magazines, Books and Their Authors

    ‘The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian’ has been written by—

    1. ANirad C. Chaudhuri
    2. BKhushwant Singh
    3. CKamala Das
    4. DBalwant Gargi
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 14. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Magazines, Books and Their Authors

    The author of the book 'Life Divine' is -

    1. AS. Radhakrishnan
    2. BMulk Raj Anand
    3. CAurobindo Ghosh
    4. DSwami Vivekananda
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 15. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1992 · Art and Culture

    Jantar Mantar was built by -

    1. AAkbar
    2. BShah Jahan
    3. CShivaji
    4. DMaharaja Jai Singh
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 16. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Art and Culture

    Various states and their popular dance styles are given below:

    StateDance
    (A) Andhra Pradesh1. Bihu
    (B) Assam2. Burra
    (C) Himachal Pradesh3. Ghoomar
    (D) Rajasthan4. Nati

    What will be the correct matching of state and dance?

    1. A1 2 3 4
    2. B2 1 3 4
    3. C2 1 4 3
    4. D2 4 3 1
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 17. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1992 · Art and Culture

    The world's largest stadium is located in-

    1. ABrazil
    2. BCzechoslovakia
    3. CGermany
    4. Dthe United States of America
    Answer and explanation →

Ancient History 1 question

  1. 18. 38th BPSC (Pre) 1992 · Architecture in Ancient India

    Art of Gandhara style flourished during the reign of –

    1. AKushans
    2. BGuptas
    3. CAkbar
    4. DMauryas
    Answer and explanation →

Bihar Special GK 6 questions

  1. 19. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Geographical Scenario

    Bihar state is situated between the following longitudes

    1. AAbout 84° East to 88° East
    2. BAbout 80° East to 84° East
    3. CAbout 80° East to 88° East
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 20. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Population & Urbanisation

    The population of Bihar in India is

    1. AMaximum
    2. BSecond to the maximum
    3. CThird to the maximum
    4. DFourth to the maximum
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 21. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Population & Urbanisation

    The literacy level in Bihar is about –

    1. A30%
    2. B34%
    3. C38%
    4. D45%
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 22. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Population & Urbanisation

    Munda tribe mostly resides in –

    1. AMadhya Pradesh
    2. BUttar Pradesh
    3. CAssam
    4. DBihar
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 23. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992-93 · Current Events : Bihar

    Recently, the incident of massacre in Bihar, in which about 40 people were killed, where did this incident happen?

    1. ANear Gaya
    2. BNear Patna
    3. CNear Ranchi
    4. DNear Bhagalpur
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 24. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992-93 · Current Events : Bihar

    In which Indian state is 'Kala-azar' disease widespread?

    1. AWest Bengal
    2. BBihar
    3. COrissa
    4. DUttar Pradesh
    Answer and explanation →

Indian Polity 16 questions

  1. 25. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Constitutional Development of India

    Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on -

    1. A26 November, 1949
    2. B15 August, 1949
    3. C2 October, 1949
    4. D15 November, 1949
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 26. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · The Governance System

    Which of the following statements is true?

    1. AThe Federal form of Government is in United States of America
    2. BThe government of India is federal and unitary both
    3. CThe government of France is of federal form
    4. DThe Prime Minister of Pakistan is appointed by the people
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 27. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · State and Union Territories

    Sikkim became a state of India under-

    1. A30th Amendment
    2. B32nd Amendment
    3. C35th Amendment
    4. D42nd Amendment
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 28. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1992 · The President

    If there is any dispute regarding the Presidential election, it can be referred to –

    1. AAttorney General of India
    2. BParliament
    3. CSupreme Court of India
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 29. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · The President

    Indian Constitution doesn’t empower the President of India with the right of:

    1. AAppointment of Prime Minister
    2. BAppointment of Chief Minister in states
    3. CBeing the Supreme Commander of Defence Forces
    4. DExecuting emergency in any part of the country
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 30. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · The Vice-President

    Which statement is false?

    1. AThe candidate for the post of President should be at least 35 years of age
    2. BThe Vice-President becomes the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
    3. CThe Vice-President is elected by the President of India
    4. DDr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 31. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Rajya Sabha

    The Representation of States in Council of States is based on –

    1. AEqual for all States
    2. BRatio of their Population
    3. CRatio of their Area
    4. DRatio of their Revenue
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 32. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Supreme Court

    The sanctioned strength of Supreme Court of India is–

    1. A24
    2. B20
    3. C18
    4. D9
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 33. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · The High Court and Subordinate Courts

    Which of the following High Courts has its jurisdiction over more than one state or Union Territory?

    1. AAllahabad
    2. BDelhi
    3. CGauhati
    4. DBombay
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 34. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Constitutional Amendments

    A Bill for the amendment in Indian Constitution can be presented -

    1. AOnly in Lok Sabha
    2. BOnly in Rajya Sabha
    3. CEither in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
    4. DIn the Supreme Court of India
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 35. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992-93 · Constitutional Amendments

    When was the first Bill for the amendment of the Indian Constitution presented?

    1. A1950
    2. B1951
    3. C1955
    4. D1958
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 36. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

    The Chairman of the Committee set up for the recommendation of Panchayati Raj in India was –

    1. ABalwant Rai Mehta
    2. BB.R. Ambedkar
    3. CJustice Krishna Ayer
    4. DJagjivan Ram
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 37. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

    What is the main characteristic of Panchayati Raj System of Government?

    1. AIt has three tiers of Government
    2. BIt aims to give social and economic justice to villages
    3. CSome members of Parliament are as representatives in Zila Parishad
    4. DAll of these are true
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 38. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Miscellaneous

    Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the new Secretary-General of the United Nations, belongs to which country?

    1. ACuba
    2. BZimbabwe
    3. CNigeria
    4. DEgypt
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 39. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Miscellaneous

    The working languages of UNESCO are—

    1. AOnly French
    2. BOnly English
    3. CEnglish and French
    4. DEnglish, French and Russian
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 40. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Miscellaneous

    The objective of starting the SAARC movement was—

    1. ANot to interfere in each other’s matters
    2. BMilitary alliance
    3. CScientific and cultural exchange
    4. DRegional cooperation
    Answer and explanation →

Geography 18 questions

  1. 41. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Physical Divisions

    Bachendri Pal is a well-known name in the following field—

    1. ASports
    2. BMusic
    3. CDance
    4. DMountaineering
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 42. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Coastline & Island Groups

    Lakshadweep Islands are situated –

    1. AIn South West India
    2. BIn South India
    3. CIn South East India
    4. DIn East India near West Bengal
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 43. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Mineral Resources

    Iron ore is not available in which of the following Indian states?

    1. ABihar
    2. BMadhya Pradesh
    3. COdisha
    4. DPunjab
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 44. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008 · Transport

    The width between two rails of Broad gauge is –

    1. A6 1/2 ft
    2. B5 1/2 ft
    3. C5 ft
    4. D4 1/2 ft
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 45. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Transport

    The language spoken by the second largest number of speakers in India after Hindi is—

    1. AMarathi
    2. BTamil
    3. CTelugu
    4. DUrdu
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 46. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Universe, Solar System & Earth

    Nicolaus Copernicus is famous for—

    1. AThe invention of the telescope
    2. BStating that planets revolve around the Sun and not around the Earth
    3. CThe discovery of calculus
    4. DThe study of surgical operations of the human body
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 47. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Universe, Solar System & Earth

    Time taken by light emitted from the Sun to reach the Earth is –

    1. A2 minutes
    2. B4 minutes
    3. C8 minutes
    4. D16 minutes
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 48. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Continents & Landforms

    In which country is the Gobi desert located?

    1. AMexico
    2. BSomalia
    3. CMongolia
    4. DEgypt
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 49. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994 · Countries, Borders, Capitals & Sobriquets

    Which of the following is known as ‘Mistress of the Eastern Sea’?

    1. ASri Lanka
    2. BPakistan
    3. CBurma
    4. DIndia
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 50. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Ocean Salinity & Rivers of the World

    Through which city does the Seine River flow?

    1. ALondon
    2. BParis
    3. CRome
    4. DFrankfurt
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 51. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1993 · Landforms, Islands, Straits, Canals & Atmosphere

    Suez Canal Connects –

    1. ABlack Sea with Red Sea
    2. BMediterranean sea with Caspian sea
    3. CRed Sea with Mediterranean Sea
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 52. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Landforms, Islands, Straits, Canals & Atmosphere

    Ozone layer refers to –

    1. AThe atmospheric condition of Antarctica
    2. BModern invention done on the planet Saturn
    3. CThe layer about 10-20 km. below the surface of Earth
    4. DThe layer of atmosphere of 15-20 km. above the surface of Earth
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 53. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · World Climate, Soils, Tribes & Languages

    What is Esperanto?

    1. AHighest mountain of Latin America
    2. BSeaport city of Spain
    3. CThe name of a game
    4. DAn artificial language to serve as world language
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 54. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · World Climate, Soils, Tribes & Languages

    The main languages spoken in Switzerland are-

    1. AOnly German
    2. BOnly French
    3. COnly German and French
    4. DGerman, French and Italian
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 55. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · The Minerals

    The largest oil-exporting country is—

    1. AAlgeria
    2. BIran
    3. CNigeria
    4. DSaudi Arabia
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 56. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Cities, Industries, Transport & Ports

    Which was the first republic of the former Soviet Union to declare itself independent?

    1. ARussia
    2. BEstonia
    3. CLithuania
    4. DUkraine
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 57. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Environment & Ecology

    The “Chipko Movement” is-

    1. AA movement to stop untouchability
    2. BA movement to save trees
    3. CA union for milk production
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  18. 58. 38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992 · Environment & Ecology

    The approximate weight of an adult Indian elephant is—

    1. A500 kilogram
    2. B1000 kilogram
    3. C5000 kilogram
    4. D10000 kilogram
    Answer and explanation →

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