67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022 Question Paper

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The Indian Constitution places no limit on the number of times a person can be re-elected as President. Article 57 explicitly allows re-election without restriction.

The President serves a five-year term and can contest elections repeatedly, unlike the U.S. President who is limited to two terms by the 22nd Amendment.

Therefore, the President is eligible for re-election any number of times, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College comprising all members (elected + nominated) of both Houses of Parliament—Rajya Sabha (245 members) and Lok Sabha (543 members).

For the 16th Vice-Presidential Election (2022), the total electoral college strength was 245 + 543 = 788 members. Unlike Presidential elections, nominated MPs vote here.

Therefore, 788 members constituted the electoral college, making Option 1 the correct answer.

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The Community Development Programme (CDP), launched in India in 1952, aimed at holistic rural development through participatory action, focusing on improving living standards, agricultural productivity, health, and education.

The core objective was to foster harmonious life by promoting social justice, self-determination, empowerment, and collective action—ensuring communities live peacefully with mutual cooperation and shared progress.

Therefore, harmonious life represents the fundamental goal of community development, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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Article 243-I of the Indian Constitution mandates that every state must constitute a State Finance Commission at least once every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats and municipalities.

The Commission recommends the distribution of state tax revenues, taxes/levies that local bodies may collect, and grants-in-aid from the state's Consolidated Fund to strengthen local governance finances.

Therefore, the State Finance Commission reviews Panchayat finances every five years, making Option 4 the correct answer.

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The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in India and holds the power of judicial review under Articles 13, 32, and 131–143. It can examine any law and strike it down if it violates the Constitution.

Article 32 grants citizens the right to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights, while Article 137 empowers it to review its own judgments. As the guardian of the Constitution, the Court's interpretation is final and binding on all courts and authorities.

Therefore, the Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution, making Option 2 the correct answer.

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The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001 extended the freeze on delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies until 2026, based on the 1971 Census. This was done to encourage states to implement population control measures without the risk of losing parliamentary representation.

The original freeze was imposed by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 until 2000, which was later extended by another 25 years through the 84th Amendment.

Therefore, delimitation remains frozen till 2026, making Option 2 the correct answer.

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The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandated Panchayati Raj for all states, but Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya are exempt under Article 243M due to tribal governance under the Sixth Schedule.

West Bengal, Kerala, and Bihar all have active Panchayati Raj systems with elected three-tier local governance structures.

Therefore, Mizoram does not have a Panchayat system, making Option 1 the correct answer.

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One Nation One Election requires synchronizing terms of Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies, necessitating amendments to multiple constitutional articles.

Article 83 fixes Lok Sabha's 5-year term; Article 172 fixes State Assemblies' 5-year term; Article 85 (President's power to dissolve Lok Sabha) and Article 174 (Governor's power to dissolve Assemblies) govern premature dissolution. Article 356 (President's Rule) may also need modification to prevent disruption of synchronized cycles.

Therefore, multiple articles require amendments, making Option 5 the correct answer.

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M. C. Setalvad served as the Chairman of the First Law Commission of Independent India, established in 1955. He was a distinguished jurist and served as India's first Attorney General (1950–1963).

Justice T. V. Venkatarama Aiyar chaired the Second Commission, Justice J. L. Kapur the Third, and Justice V. K. Sundaram the Fifth. Lord Macaulay headed the first commission during British rule in 1834, but that is distinct from the post-independence body.

Therefore, M. C. Setalvad was the first Chairman, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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The Lok Sabha convenes in three regular sessions annually: the Budget Session (February–May), the Monsoon Session (July–August), and the Winter Session (November–December).

These sessions are constitutionally mandated to ensure Parliament meets at least twice a year with a maximum gap of six months between sessions.

Therefore, Lok Sabha has 3 regular sessions, making Option 4 the correct answer.

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The Roaring Forties (40°–50°S), Furious Fifties (50°–60°S), and Shrieking Sixties (60°–70°S) are powerful westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere, blowing unobstructed across vast oceanic expanses with minimal landmass interference.

In the Northern Hemisphere, westerlies are weaker and irregular due to large continental landmasses disrupting wind flow, hence these distinct names apply exclusively to the south.

Therefore, these winds blow in the Southern Hemisphere, making Option 1 the correct answer.

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William Morris Davis (W. M. Davis) postulated the geographical cycle of erosion in 1899, also known as the cycle of erosion. This model describes landform evolution through sequential stages: youth, maturity, and old age.

S. W. Wooldridge contributed to geomorphology but did not develop this cycle; Kober worked on mountain building theories; A. Holmes is known for geochronology and mantle convection—none proposed the erosion cycle.

Therefore, W. M. Davis is the correct answer, making Option 1 correct.

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The Earth's core, called Nife, is composed primarily of nickel (Ni) and iron/ferrum (Fe), making it the densest layer (density 9.5–14.5 g/cm³).

The mantle is made of silicon and magnesium (Sima), while the crust consists of silicon and aluminium (Sial)—neither forms the core.

Therefore, nickel and ferrum are abundant in Nife, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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The Sun is the central and most massive body of the solar system, containing over 99% of its total mass. All planets, asteroids, comets, and other celestial objects revolve around it due to its immense gravitational pull.

Jupiter and Saturn are the largest planets but remain much smaller than the Sun. Earth is our home planet but neither central nor dominant in mass.

Therefore, the Sun is the chief heavenly body, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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Census 2011 recorded Bihar's female literacy rate at 51.50%, significantly below the national average of 65.46% and the state's male literacy rate of 71.20%.

Therefore, 51.50% is the correct female literacy rate for Bihar, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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Bhagalpur is historically recognized as the 'Silk City' of Bihar due to its dominant role in silk production and handloom weaving, particularly the famous Tussar silk.

Bihar has over 90,000 weavers, with Bhagalpur being the most prominent silk centre. Other districts like Gaya, Nalanda, and Darbhanga have weaving clusters but do not hold the 'Silk City' title.

Therefore, Bhagalpur is the correct answer, making Option 2 correct.

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Jamui district holds Bihar's largest gold reserves, with major deposits in Sono block areas including Kabutra, Nakia hill, Karmatia, and Rani hill. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) confirmed these as the most significant gold-bearing zones in the state.

Bihar accounts for 44% of India's total gold ore, containing approximately 37.6 tonnes of metal. While Gaya and Nalanda have minor occurrences, Jamui's reserves far exceed other districts.

Therefore, Jamui has the largest gold reserve in Bihar, making Option 1 the correct answer.

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Kanwar Lake in Begusarai district, Bihar, is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake, covering 2,620 hectares. It is Bihar's only Ramsar wetland site (designated 21-07-2020) and serves as a critical stopover for migratory birds on the Central Asian Flyway.

An oxbow lake forms when a river meander is cut off, creating a crescent-shaped water body. Kanwar Lake supports 165 plant species and 394 animal species, including 221 bird species, making it ecologically significant.

Therefore, Kanwar Lake is the correct answer, making Option 1 correct.

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Telhar Kund Waterfall is located in Kaimur district of Bihar, situated on the Bhabua-Audhora Road in the Kaimur hills near the origin of the Durgavati River.

The waterfall lies within Kaimur district, which also houses Karkat Waterfall and Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary. Though located near the Rohtas plateau (a geographical region), the administrative district is Kaimur, not Rohtas.

Therefore, Telhar Kund is in Kaimur district, making Option 2 the correct answer.

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The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent and devastating floods that destroy farmland and settlements. Originating from the Himalayas in Nepal, it carries massive sediment loads that cause the river to frequently change its course on the plains, making it highly unpredictable and destructive.

The river's braided channels and erratic behavior result in catastrophic flooding, turning fertile land into wasteland and causing immense human and economic loss in Bihar.

Therefore, Kosi is known as the Sorrow of Bihar, making Option 2 the correct answer.