BPSC Prelims (Combined Competitive Exam)

42nd BPSC Prelims 1997: Previous-Year Questions

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

Modern History 19 questions

  1. 1. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Regional States: Punjab and Mysore

    Englishmen made the Treaty of Srirangapatnam with–

    1. AHyder Ali
    2. BDupleix
    3. CTipu Sultan
    4. DNandraj
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 2. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Other Civil Uprisings

    Who is the author of ‘Neel Darpan’ a book written on the miserable condition of indigo farmers?

    1. ABankim Chandra Chatterji
    2. BDinabandhu Mitra
    3. CSharat Chandra Chatterji
    4. DRabindranath Tagore
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 3. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Indian National Congress

    The first conference of Indian National Congress was held at–

    1. AKolkata
    2. BLahore
    3. CMumbai
    4. DPune
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 4. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Moderates and Extremists in Congress

    “Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it.” This statement is concerned with-

    1. ALala Lajpat Rai
    2. BMahatma Gandhi
    3. CBal Gangadhar Tilak
    4. DSubhash Chandra Bose
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 5. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Revolutionary Movement in India

    One of the founder leaders of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army was-

    1. AB.R. Ambedkar
    2. BBhagat Singh
    3. CSubhas Chandra Bose
    4. DJayaprakash Narayan
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 6. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Gandhi and His Early Movements

    In which peasant movement did Mahatma Gandhi participate for the first time?

    1. AKheda
    2. BChamparan
    3. CBardoli
    4. DBaroda
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 7. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Gandhi and His Early Movements

    The person not connected with Champaran movement was-

    1. ARajendra Prasad
    2. BAnugrah Narayan Sinha
    3. CJ.B. Kripalani
    4. DJai Prakash Narayan
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 8. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Trade Union and Communist Party

    The first president of the All India Trade Union Congress was-

    1. ADiwan Chamanlal
    2. BAcharya N.G. Ranga
    3. CSwami Sahajanand
    4. DLala Lajpat Rai
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 9. 48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008 · Trade Union and Communist Party

    Who was the first President of All India Trade Union Congress?

    1. AB.T. Ranade
    2. BSatya Bhakta
    3. CLala Lajpat Rai
    4. DN.M. Joshi
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 10. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Formation of Swaraj Party (1923)

    The famous slogan ‘Swaraj should be for common people not only for classes’ was given by-

    1. AC.R. Das
    2. BC. Rajagopalachari
    3. CMotilal Nehru
    4. DGopi Nath Saha
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 11. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Lahore Session of Congress, Proposal of Complete Independence (1929)

    The proposal of Purna Swaraj was passed in Lahore Congress in the year-

    1. A1919
    2. B1929
    3. C1939
    4. D1942
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 12. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Communal Award and Poona Pact

    A separate electoral group was made by the Communal Award of Ramsay MacDonald first time in August, 1932 for–

    1. AMuslims
    2. BIndian Christians
    3. CAnglo-Indians
    4. DUntouchables
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 13. 48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008 · Congress Socialist Party (1934)

    Which party was Jayaprakash Narayan associated with?

    1. ACongress
    2. BKisan Sabha
    3. CCongress Socialist
    4. DCommunist
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 14. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Demand for Pakistan

    The resolution demanding the formation of Pakistan was passed by Muslim League in the year of –

    1. A1939
    2. B1940
    3. C1941
    4. D1942
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 15. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Subhas Chandra Bose and Azad Hind Fauj

    Organization of Azad Hind Fauj was declared on:

    1. A26 January, 1930
    2. B8 August, 1942
    3. C21 October, 1943
    4. D18 February, 1946
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 16. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Constitutional Development of India

    Government of India Act, 1935 abolished-

    1. AProvincial autonomy
    2. BProvincial dyarchy
    3. CFederal structure of India
    4. DResponsible Central Government
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 17. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

    Which woman made the most significant contribution to Indian politics after 1947?

    1. AAruna Asaf Ali
    2. BKamala Rani Singh
    3. CTarkeshwari Sinha
    4. DRabri Devi
    Answer and explanation →

  18. 18. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1997-98 · Art and Culture

    Where was the last Kumbh Mela of the 20th century celebrated?

    1. AAllahabad
    2. BAyodhya
    3. CHaridwar
    4. DVaranasi
    Answer and explanation →

  19. 19. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1997-98 · Art and Culture

    The 'Statue of Liberty' is located in-

    1. AFrance
    2. BSpain
    3. CEngland
    4. DUnited States of America
    Answer and explanation →

Ancient History 9 questions

  1. 20. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · Vedic Age

    Which Mandala of the Rig Veda is completely dedicated to ‘Soma’?

    1. ASeventh Mandala
    2. BEighth Mandala
    3. CNinth Mandala
    4. DTenth Mandala
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 21. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997 · Vedic Age

    Famous Battle of ‘Ten Kings’ was fought on the bank of the river:

    1. AGanges
    2. BBrahmaputra
    3. CKaveri
    4. DParushni
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 22. 53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011 · Jainism

    Where was Mahavira Swami born?

    1. AKundagram
    2. BPataliputra
    3. CMagadha
    4. DVaishali
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 23. 42nd BPSC (Pre) Exam 1997 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition Asked again

    Which ruler first made Pataliputra his capital?

    1. AChandragupta Maurya
    2. BAshoka the Great
    3. CChandragupta Vikramaditya
    4. DKanishka
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 24. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

    In which century did the first Magadhan Empire rise?

    1. AFourth Century B.C.
    2. BSixth Century B.C.
    3. CSecond Century B.C.
    4. DFirst Century B.C.
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 25. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · Mauryan Empire

    Which one territory of the following was not a part of Ashoka’s empire?

    1. AAfghanistan
    2. BBihar
    3. CSri Lanka
    4. DKalinga
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 26. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · Mauryan Empire

    Which ruler had made Pataliputra the capital of his empire for the first time?

    1. AChandragupta Maurya
    2. BAshoka the Great
    3. CChandragupta Vikramaditya
    4. DKanishka
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 27. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

    Why was Nalanda University famous in the world?

    1. AMedical Science
    2. BPhilosophy
    3. CBuddhist Religious Philosophy
    4. DChemical Science
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 28. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

    What was the land revenue rate in the Gupta age?

    1. AFourth part of the production
    2. BSixth part of the production
    3. CEighth part of the production
    4. DHalf part of the production
    Answer and explanation →

Medieval History 4 questions

  1. 29. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Sultanate Society & Culture

    Which Sultan built Alai Darwaza?

    1. AIltutmish
    2. BBalban
    3. CAlauddin Khalji
    4. DFiroz Tughluq
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 30. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Sultanate Society & Culture

    Who was the author of Tabaqat-i-Nasiri?

    1. AShaikh Jamaluddin
    2. BAl-Biruni
    3. CMinhaj-us-Siraj
    4. DZiyauddin Barani
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 31. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Mughal Emperors

    Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?

    1. AAkbar
    2. BNur Jahan
    3. CJahangir
    4. DShah Jahan
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 32. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Mughal Polity & Culture

    Who wrote Humayun Nama?

    1. ABabur
    2. BHumayun
    3. CGulbadan Begum
    4. DJahangir
    Answer and explanation →

Bihar Special GK 21 questions

  1. 33. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001 · Historical Scenario

    From which province did Kunwar Singh lead the revolt of 1857?

    1. APunjab
    2. BBengal
    3. CBihar
    4. DMaharashtra
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 34. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Historical Scenario

    Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 abolished -

    1. AFree use of forest produce
    2. BBurning of forest
    3. CBeth Begar
    4. DKhutikatti land system
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 35. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Historical Scenario

    The person who led the agitation in Bihar for the separate state whereby in the year 1911 new provinces Bihar and Odisha were formed was-

    1. ASachidanand Sinha
    2. BAnugrah Narayan Sinha
    3. CJ.B. Kripalani
    4. DBirsa Munda
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 36. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Historical Scenario

    Bihar was separated from Bengal in-

    1. A1910
    2. B1912
    3. C1921
    4. D1947
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 37. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Historical Scenario

    Which leader of Bihar along with Mahatma Gandhi led the farmer's movement?

    1. ABaba Ramchandra
    2. BDr. Rajendra Prasad
    3. CRajkumar Shukla
    4. DRafi Ahmed Kidwai
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 38. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Historical Scenario

    Swami Sahajanand was related with –

    1. ATribal Movement in Bihar
    2. BCaste Movement in Bihar
    3. CFarmers Movement in Bihar
    4. DLabour Movement in Bihar
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 39. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Historical Scenario

    Agitation against Chaukidari Tax in Begusarai was a part of-

    1. ANon-Cooperation Movement
    2. BCivil Disobedience Movement
    3. CQuit India Movement
    4. DKhilafat Movement
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 40. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Historical Scenario

    The first session of Congress Socialist Party was held in the year –

    1. A1921
    2. B1934
    3. C1937
    4. D1939
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 41. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Historical Scenario

    “It will be our blunder if we leave the people of Bihar and their Government unsafe before the violence and uncivilized attacks of League leaders.” In the year 1946 who told this?

    1. AMahatma Gandhi
    2. BJawahar Lal Nehru
    3. CRajendra Prasad
    4. DSardar Patel
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 42. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Political Scenario

    What is the total number of Lok Sabha seats from Bihar?

    1. A48
    2. B50
    3. C52
    4. D54
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 43. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Geographical Scenario

    Someshwar range of Bihar is-

    1. AOlder than Parasnath mountain series
    2. BOlder than Rajmahal mountain series
    3. COlder than Kharagpur mountain series
    4. DYounger than all of these
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 44. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Geographical Scenario

    The percent of the total geographical area of Bihar covered by forests is-

    1. A17%
    2. B23%
    3. C27%
    4. D33%
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 45. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Economic Scenario

    At the initial level in Chotanagpur, the economy was based on -

    1. AOn Agriculture
    2. BOn Forests
    3. COn Mines
    4. DOn Industries
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 46. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Agriculture and Irrigation

    In terms of production in Bihar, the second crop after rice is -

    1. AWheat
    2. BCorn
    3. CChickpea
    4. DPotato
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 47. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Agriculture and Irrigation

    After independence the irrigated area in Bihar enlarged approximately-

    1. ATwo times
    2. BFour times
    3. CFive times
    4. DTen times
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 48. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Mineral Resource

    In India, Bihar is the largest producer of –

    1. Alead
    2. Bmanganese
    3. Cmica
    4. Dlimestone
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 49. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Mineral Resource

    In the production of the following in India, Bihar has a monopoly in –

    1. ALimestone
    2. BCoal
    3. CPyrite
    4. DGraphite
    Answer and explanation →

  18. 50. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Mineral Resource

    Iron is obtained from which of the following minerals?

    1. ALimestone
    2. BPitchblende
    3. CMonazite sand
    4. DHematite
    Answer and explanation →

  19. 51. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls

    In Bihar, Damodar flows –

    1. AIn a Karst topography
    2. BIn a rift valley
    3. CIn a marshy region
    4. DNone of them
    Answer and explanation →

  20. 52. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Industries and Factories

    Heavy Machine Manufacturing Plant in Bihar is situated at –

    1. AJamshedpur
    2. BBokaro
    3. CBarauni
    4. DRanchi
    Answer and explanation →

  21. 53. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Miscellaneous

    Where is the lunatic asylum situated in Bihar?

    1. ADhanbad
    2. BNalanda
    3. CPatna
    4. DRanchi
    Answer and explanation →

Indian Polity 17 questions

  1. 54. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Parts of Indian Constitution and Articles

    Indian Constitution consists of –

    1. A300 Articles
    2. B350 Articles
    3. CMore than 400 Articles
    4. D500 Articles
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 55. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · The Preamble

    In which form is India declared in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?

    1. AA Sovereign, Democratic, Republic
    2. BA Socialist, Democratic, Republic
    3. CA Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 56. 42ndB.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · State and Union Territories

    Delhi is a/an –

    1. AState
    2. BUnion territory
    3. CAutonomous Council
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 57. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Fundamental Rights

    Which one of the following is not a fundamental right?

    1. ARight to Constitutional Remedy
    2. BRight to Property
    3. CRight to Peaceful Assembly
    4. DRight to free movement all over the Country
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 58. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · The President

    Who of the following has been vested with the executive powers of the central government under the constitution of India?

    1. APresident of India
    2. BPrime Minister of India
    3. CCentral Cabinet
    4. DAll the above
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 59. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1997–98 · The Vice-President

    The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is—

    1. AThe Vice-President of India
    2. BThe Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
    3. CThe Chief Election Commissioner
    4. DThe Prime Minister of India
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 60. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1998 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    Presently the number of seats of each state in Lok Sabha is allotted on the basis of-

    1. ACensus of 1951
    2. BCensus of 1961
    3. CCensus of 1971
    4. DCensus of 1981
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 61. 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997-98 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    Lok Sabha can be dissolved before the completion of its term.

    1. AAt the discretion of the President
    2. BAt the discretion of the Prime Minister
    3. CAt the discretion of the speaker of Lok Sabha
    4. DBy the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 62. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    Session of Lok Sabha is called for at least-

    1. AOnce in a year
    2. BTwo times in a year
    3. CThree times in a year
    4. DFour times in a year
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 63. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    Which State sends the largest number of members in Lok Sabha?

    1. ABihar
    2. BMadhya Pradesh
    3. CWest Bengal
    4. DUttar Pradesh
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 64. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    First General Election of Lok Sabha was held in-

    1. A1949
    2. B1952
    3. C1950
    4. D1954
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 65. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    9th Lok Sabha was dissolved on –

    1. AMarch, 1991
    2. BJune, 1996
    3. CApril, 1997
    4. DFebruary, 1998
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 66. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    The election for 12th Lok Sabha of India was held in-

    1. AApril, 1996
    2. BJune, 1996
    3. CApril, 1997
    4. DFebruary, 1998
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 67. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Rajya Sabha

    Member of Rajya Sabha is elected-

    1. AFor four years
    2. BFor five years
    3. CFor six years
    4. DFor life long
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 68. 42th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Supreme Court

    Supreme Court in India was established-

    1. ABy an Act of Parliament in 1950
    2. BUnder Indian Independence Act, 1947
    3. CUnder Indian Government Act, 1953
    4. DBy the Indian Constitution
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 69. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

    For successful functioning, Panchayati Raj needs full co-operation of-

    1. ALocal People
    2. BCentral Government
    3. CBureaucrats
    4. DPoliticians
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 70. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Miscellaneous

    Who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

    1. ABoutros Boutros-Ghali
    2. BKofi Annan
    3. CPerez de Cuellar
    4. DU Thant
    Answer and explanation →

Geography 18 questions

  1. 71. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Physical Divisions

    Shivalik series was formed in –

    1. AAzoic
    2. BPaleozoic
    3. CMesozoic
    4. DCenozoic
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 72. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Physical Divisions

    Highest mountain peak in India is–

    1. AK2 Godwin Austen
    2. BKanchenjungha
    3. CNanda Devi
    4. DMount Everest
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 73. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · States & Union Territories

    The new name of Madras is—

    1. AChennai
    2. BKarmavati Nagar
    3. CMumbai
    4. DRajpura
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 74. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Species & Tribes

    Garo Tribes are of-

    1. AAssam
    2. BManipur
    3. CMizoram
    4. DMeghalaya
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 75. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Drainage System, River Cities, Waterfalls & Lakes

    River Cauvery flows through –

    1. AGujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
    2. BKarnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
    3. CKarnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh
    4. DMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 76. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Drainage System, River Cities, Waterfalls & Lakes

    Cauvery water dispute is—

    1. AAndhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
    2. BAndhra Pradesh and Karnataka
    3. CKarnataka and Tamil Nadu
    4. DTamil Nadu and Puducherry
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 77. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1998 · 44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000 · Soils, Erosion & Conservation

    Regur is the name of –

    1. ARed soil
    2. BAlluvial soil
    3. CBlack soil
    4. DLateritic soil
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 78. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Irrigation, Canals & River Valley Projects

    Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of –

    1. AHaryana, Punjab and Rajasthan
    2. BHaryana, Punjab and Delhi
    3. CHimachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab
    4. DPunjab, Delhi, Rajasthan
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 79. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Agriculture & Green Revolution

    The success of the Green Revolution depends on the availability of—

    1. AHigh-yielding variety (HYV) seeds
    2. BAdequate irrigation facilities
    3. CChemical fertilizers and pesticides
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 80. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Crops & Animal Husbandry

    The state producing the maximum wheat in India is-

    1. APunjab
    2. BHaryana
    3. CUttar Pradesh
    4. DBihar
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 81. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Industry

    Muri is known for—

    1. ABauxite mining
    2. BAlumina plant
    3. CAlcohol plant
    4. DSponge iron plant
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 82. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Transport

    Konkan Railway passes through which states?

    1. AMaharashtra–Goa–Karnataka
    2. BMaharashtra–Karnataka–Kerala
    3. CMaharashtra–Goa–Kerala
    4. DMaharashtra–Goa–Karnataka–Kerala
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 83. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · Universe, Solar System & Earth

    Energy is produced on the Sun by—

    1. ANuclear fission
    2. BNuclear fusion
    3. COxidation reactions
    4. DReduction reactions
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 84. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Universe, Solar System & Earth

    The time taken by sunlight to reach the Earth’s surface is approximately—

    1. A4.2 seconds
    2. B4.8 seconds
    3. C8.5 minutes
    4. D3.6 hours
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 85. 44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000 · 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Hydrosphere & Ocean Currents

    Gulf Stream is –

    1. Aa river in the Gulf
    2. Ban oceanic current
    3. Canother name of the Jet Stream
    4. Da surface wind
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 86. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · 44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000 · World Climate, Soils, Tribes & Languages

    Pygmies are inhabitants of –

    1. AAfrica
    2. BAsia
    3. CAustralia
    4. DSouth America
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 87. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 · The Minerals

    Johannesburg is famous for –

    1. AGold mining
    2. BTin mining
    3. CMica mining
    4. DIron-ore mining
    Answer and explanation →

  18. 88. 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98 · Environment & Ecology

    For what work is the famous environmental expert Sundar Lal Bahuguna known?

    1. AChipko Movement
    2. BNarmada Bachao
    3. CSatyagraha
    4. DAnti-corruption
    Answer and explanation →

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