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Miscellaneous: BPSC Prelims PYQs

35 previous-year questions on Miscellaneous, asked 1992–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   The mobile court in India is the brainchild of –

   1. AJustice Bhagwati
   2. BMr. Rajeev Gandhi
   3. CDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
   4. DMrs. Pratibha Patil
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

   The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

   1. AUnited Kingdom
   2. BUSSR
   3. CAustralia
   4. DUnited States (USA)
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. BPSC TRE-1 (Aug 2023)

   In which state was the first “Lokayukta” established?

   1. AOdisha
   2. BKerala
   3. CMaharashtra
   4. DPunjab
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

   In Indian administration, the “Split System” is related to—

   1. AAudit/Accounts
   2. BCentre/State
   3. CPolicy/Implementation
   4. DAll-India Services/Central Services
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

   Function of Bureaucracy—

   1. AImplementing government policies
   2. BRunning the administration
   3. CAssisting ministers
   4. DAll of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

   Who decides the disqualification of members of State Legislative Assembly, for matters other than those in the tenth schedule of the Constitution?

   1. AGovernor
   2. BSpeaker Legislative Assembly
   3. CState Election Commission
   4. DHigh Court
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

   Indian National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on which date?

   1. A26 November 1950
   2. B24 January 1950
   3. C26 January 1950
   4. D22 July 1947
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

   Who is the head of the National Security Committee?

   1. AHome Minister
   2. BPrime Minister
   3. CPresident
   4. DVice-President
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

   Justice J. S. Verma Committee Report, 2013 is related to—

   1. ACentre–State relations
   2. BChanges in laws related to crimes against women
   3. CFundamental Rights
   4. DRights of children
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

    Which of the following is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?

    1. AJ. S. Verma
    2. BP. N. Bhagwati
    3. CAhmadi
    4. DKrishnamurthy
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    With reference to United Nations peacekeeping operations, consider the following statements:
    1. United Nations peacekeeping forces can only use force for self-defense.
    2. A peacekeeping operation can only be withdrawn by a resolution of the United Nations Security Council.
    3. The United States is the largest budget contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. BOnly 2 and 3
    3. COnly 3
    4. D1, 2, and 3
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

    Who was the permanent Representative of India to the UN before Syed Akbaruddin?

    1. AHardeep Singh Puri
    2. BShashi Tharoor
    3. CAsoke Kumar Mukerji
    4. DNirupam Sen
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

    Who is India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations?

    1. ATarun Bajaj
    2. BT. S. Tirumurti
    3. CAjay Seth
    4. DHarsh Vardhan Shringla
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

    The headquarters of International Court of Justice is situated at:

    1. AHague
    2. BNew York
    3. CGeneva
    4. DParis
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    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 →

16. 16. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    Who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

    1. AKofi Annan
    2. BU Thant
    3. CKurt Waldheim
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

    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 →

18. 18. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

    Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states?

    • 1. Election of the President.
    • 2. Representation of States in Parliament.
    • 3. Any of the lists in the 7th Schedule.
    • 4. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.

    Choose the correct answer.

    1. A2, 3 and 4
    2. B1, 2 and 4
    3. C1, 3 and 4
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

    Amnesty International is an organization associated with

    1. AProtection of women’s rights
    2. BProtection of human rights
    3. CAbolition of untouchability
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    The First Law University in India was established in August 1987 in –

    1. ATrivandrum
    2. BAhmedabad
    3. CBangalore
    4. DNew Delhi
    Answer and explanation →

21. 21. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    Border Security Force came into existence in -

    1. A1965
    2. B1970
    3. C1910
    4. D1950
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

    The Chairman of the Constitutional Review Commission set up in February, 2000 is-

    1. AM.N. Venkatachaliah
    2. BR.S. Sarkaria
    3. CKrishna Iyer
    4. DFatima Beevi
    Answer and explanation →

23. 23. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    Who was the Chairman of the First Law Commission in Independent India?

    1. AJustice J. L. Kapur
    2. BJustice V. K. Sundaram
    3. CJustice T. V. Venkatarama Aiyar
    4. DMr. M. C. Setalvad
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

24. 24. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

    The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission is appointed by?

    1. AThe Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
    2. BThe President of India
    3. CThe Governor of the State
    4. DThe Chief Minister
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

25. 25. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    What is the respective strength of the National Assembly and the Senate in the new Parliament of South Africa?

    1. A400 : 80
    2. B410 : 90
    3. C420 : 90
    4. D400 : 90
    Answer and explanation →

26. 26. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

    The working languages of UNESCO are—

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

27. 27. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

    Which country in the world has declared itself a “Hindu” nation?

    1. AIndia
    2. BNepal
    3. CSri Lanka
    4. DBhutan
    Answer and explanation →

28. 28. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

    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 →

29. 29. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    In international relations, which of the following factors does not contribute?

    1. ATechnological progress
    2. BA spirit of aggressive nationalism
    3. CGrowth of international trade
    4. DDevelopment of industries
    Answer and explanation →

30. 30. BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

    As a result of which treaty was the League of Nations established?

    1. ATreaty of Brest-Litovsk
    2. BTreaty of Trianon
    3. CTreaty of Versailles
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

31. 31. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    In the United Nations Security Council, which of the following countries is not a permanent member?

    1. AJapan
    2. BUnited States of America
    3. CBritain
    4. DFrance
    Answer and explanation →

32. 32. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

    Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

    1. AFrance
    2. BGermany
    3. CChina
    4. DUnited Kingdom
    Answer and explanation →

33. 33. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    Which of the following is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

    1. AGermany
    2. BFrance
    3. CGreat Britain
    4. DChina
    Answer and explanation →

34. 34. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

    On what date did India begin its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

    1. A1 October 2020
    2. B1 November 2020
    3. C1 January 2021
    4. D1 July 2021
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

35. 35. BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

    “Operation Barga” brought nationwide recognition to the government of which of the following Indian states?

    1. AState government in West Bengal
    2. BState government in Kerala
    3. CState government in Assam
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →