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BPSC Assistant 2019: Previous-Year Questions
26 questions from this paper, sorted by subject, with their options. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Modern History 14 questions
The Treaty of Mangalore was signed between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company in the year
- A1782
- B1792
- C1779
- D1784
In the context of the colonial period of Indian history, match List-I (Person) with List-II (Subject):
List-I (Person) List-II (Subject) A. Macdonald 1. Doctrine of Lapse B. Linlithgow 2. Communal Award C. Dalhousie 3. August Offer D. Chelmsford 4. Dyarchy Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A3 2 1 4
- B3 2 4 1
- C2 3 1 4
- D2 3 4 1
In whose tenure as the Viceroy of India were the great martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru hanged?
- ALord Curzon
- BLord Irwin
- CLord Minto
- DLord Chelmsford
Who among the following was a leader of the Indigo Revolt?
- ABudhu Bhagat and Jhindari Monak
- BDigambar Biswas and Bishnucharan Biswas
- CDinabandhu Mitra and Madhusudan Dutt
- DBirsa Munda and Gaya Munda
The foundation of the modern education system in India was laid in -
- ACharter Act of 1813
- BMacaulay's Minute of 1835
- CWood's Dispatch of 1854
- DHunter Commission of 1882
By whom was the Asiatic Society established in Calcutta?
- AWarren Hastings
- BSir William Jones
- CRaja Ram Mohan Roy
- DT.B. Macaulay
During the Indian independence movement, who founded the Prarthana Samaj?
- AAtmaram Pandurang
- BGopal Hari Deshmukh
- CIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- DKeshav Chandra Sen
When was the Lucknow Pact signed by the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress?
- A1919
- B1925
- C1916
- D1905
Which Dogra general led successful military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, and parts of Tibet between 1834 and 1841?
- AMehar Singh
- BGulab Singh
- CMehta Basti Ram
- DZorawar Singh
Arrange the following events in chronological order during British rule:
A. Dandi March B. Simon Commission C. Poona Pact D. Gandhi-Irwin Pact - AB A C D
- BB A D C
- CD C A B
- DD C B A
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Author) List-II (Book) (A) Charles Dickens (1) A Christmas Carol (B) Salman Rushdie (2) Midnight's Children (C) Shashi Tharoor (3) The Company of Women (D) Khushwant Singh (4) The Great Indian Novel Choose the correct answer using the code given below.
- AA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- BA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
- CA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
- DA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
In which Indian state is the Barabati Fort located?
- AKerala
- BMaharashtra
- CWest Bengal
- DOdisha
Which of the following states celebrates the Gangaur festival?
- ARajasthan
- BArunachal Pradesh
- CGoa
- DKarnataka
Which of the following temples is located in Kanchipuram?
- ASri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple
- BSri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- CArulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple
- DEkambareswarar Temple
Ancient History 6 questions
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Chalcolithic site) List-II (River) A. Ahar 1. Tapti B. Kayatha 2. Narmada C. Savalda 3. Kali Sindh D. Malwa 4. Banas Select the correct answer using the codes given below (in the order A B C D):
- A1 3 2 4
- B2 1 4 3
- C4 3 1 2
- D2 4 1 3
Which of the following represents a fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism?
- AEmphasis on non-violence
- BCasteless society
- CWorship of idols of gods and goddesses
- DWorship of Stupas
The inscriptions of Ashoka were read for the first time by -
- AJames Prinsep
- BBuhler
- CRobert Sewell
- DCodrington
Which dynasty built the Kailasanatha Temple and in which state?
- AChola, Andhra Pradesh
- BChola, Tamil Nadu
- CPallava, Tamil Nadu
- DPallava, Andhra Pradesh
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Author) List-II (Book) A. Kautilya 1. Ashtadhyayi B. Panini 2. Arthashastra C. Kamandaka 3. Kumarasambhava D. Kalidasa 4. Nitisara - AA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- BA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
- CA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
- DA-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
Which pair correctly matches the kings of the ancient and medieval periods of history with the works written by them?
- AKrishnadeva Raya - Samarangana sutradhara
- BMahendravarman - Mattavilasa Prahasana
- CBhojadeva - Manasollasa
- DSomeshwar - Amukta Malyada
Indian Polity 2 questions
Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the allocation of seats in the Council of States?
- AFirst
- BThird
- CFifth
- DFourth
Consider the following statements with reference to the President of India.
- 1. Article 53 of the Constitution of India mentions that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.
- 2. The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
- 3. Article 60 of the Constitution of India mentions the procedure for impeachment of the President.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
- AOnly 1
- B1 and 2 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D2 and 3 only
Geography 4 questions
The Bhima River is a tributary of which of the following rivers?
- AKrishna
- BNarmada
- CDamodar
- DChambal
Which of the following continents has the least land area?
- AEurope
- BAfrica
- CAustralia
- DSouth America
Which of the following is a tropical grassland?
- ATaiga
- BSavannah
- CPampas
- DPrairies
Which of the following is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources?
- AJapan has extensively used the sea for fishing
- BLarge reserves of petroleum are located in the northern part of Japan
- CJapan has large fertile plains, suitable for growing grain
- DLarge reserves of coal and iron ore are located in the mountainous region