68th BPSC Prelims 2023 Question Paper
Explore the complete solved question paper for 68th BPSC Prelims 2023 featuring 150 solved questions with bilingual (English & Hindi) explanations, official answer key, and subject weightage breakdown.
The urbanization of the State has increased very rapidly in the last ten years. According to the 2011 Census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was just _______ percent, which has increased to ________ percent, which has percent at present.
Detailed Explanation:
According to the 2011 Census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was 11.3 percent, one of the lowest among Indian states.
Recent data shows that Bihar's urbanization has increased to approximately 15.3 percent, reflecting rapid urban growth over the past decade driven by migration, industrial development, and infrastructure expansion.
Which of the following associations/boards declared equal pay for men and women players in October 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced equal match fees for male and female cricketers in October 2022.
Under this historic decision, female cricketers would receive the same match fee as their male counterparts across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20I), making BCCI the second cricket board globally (after New Zealand Cricket) to implement pay parity.
Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 28, 2022 at which place?
Detailed Explanation:
The Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana was inaugurated by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 28, 2022 at Bodh Gaya.
This scheme aims to supply Ganga water to Bodh Gaya, a major Buddhist pilgrimage center, enhancing water availability for religious and local needs.
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In the year 2020, Bihar gained the _______ rank out of 36 States in the Ease of Doing Business, awarded by the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP).
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar secured the 3rd rank out of 36 States and UTs in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings for 2020, as per the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2020 released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
This was a significant improvement from its earlier rankings, showcasing Bihar's business reforms and regulatory streamlining. Since the correct rank is 3rd, and none of the given options (25th, 23rd, 24th) match this, the answer is Option 5: None of the above.
Which of the following has been added in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2022 ?
Detailed Explanation:
None of the sites listed were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2022.
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara was inscribed in 2016.
Astronomical Observatory at Langat Singh College is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya was inscribed in 2002.
India's 2022 additions were Dholavira (Gujarat) and Ramappa Temple (Telangana), inscribed in 2021, with no new sites in 2022.
Which of the following has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in August 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Mithila Makhana (fox nuts from Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal) received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in August 2022.
Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar and Sikki Grass Products of Bihar both received GI tags in January 2021, not in August 2022.
Therefore, only Option 1 (Mithila Makhana) is the correct answer for the August 2022 GI award.
Which sport has been included in the Khelo India Women's Tournament for the first time?
Detailed Explanation:
Track Cycling was included in the Khelo India Women's Tournament for the first time, marking its debut as a competitive discipline in this national women's sports initiative.
Archery and Cricket were already part of previous editions of the tournament, making Track Cycling the only sport added newly to the women's category.
According to the NITI Aayog SDG Report for the year 2020-2021, how much did the State of Bihar score?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar scored 52 out of 100 in the NITI Aayog SDG India Index 2020-21, placing it among the Aspirant category states (score range 0-49 for Aspirant, 50-64 for Performer).
The report assessed states and UTs on their progress toward achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with Bihar showing improvement from previous years but remaining in the lower performance bracket.
According to the Economic Survey for the year 2019-2020, which district has the lowest per capita income?
Detailed Explanation:
According to the Economic Survey 2019-20, Sheohar district in Bihar had the lowest per capita income in India.
Sheohar is one of the smallest and least developed districts, facing challenges in infrastructure, employment, and economic development.
The first 'floating solar power plant' has been built at which place in Bihar?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar's first floating solar power plant was inaugurated at Kadirabad, Darbhanga in 2023.
The plant, with a capacity of 2 MW, is installed on a water body and represents Bihar's entry into floating solar technology, which optimizes land use and reduces water evaporation.
The Cabinet Mission was sent to India for which of the following?
- To establish a national government
- To work out a constitutional arrangement for the transfer of power
- To work out the details of Jinnah demand for Pakistan
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Cabinet Mission 1946 aimed to keep India united, not establish a national government.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The mission's primary objective was to work out a constitutional mechanism for transfer of power from British to Indian hands.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: The mission rejected the Pakistan demand and instead proposed a three-tier federal structure to accommodate Muslim concerns while maintaining unity.
The Congress took a critical stand over the Montford Reforms in 1918, which led to break up with the old moderate remnants (Sapru, Jayakar, and Chintamani) who formed the
Detailed Explanation:
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919), not 1918, created a rift in the Indian National Congress when moderates like Tej Bahadur Sapru, M.R. Jayakar, and C.Y. Chintamani supported the reforms while the Congress adopted a more critical stance.
These moderates broke away and formed the Indian National Liberal Federation (1918-1919) to work within the constitutional framework provided by the reforms.
The Servants of India Society (1905) was founded earlier by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and the Swaraj Party (1923) was formed later by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru after the Non-Cooperation Movement.
In 1940, Vinoba Bhave started individual Satyagraha from
Detailed Explanation:
Vinoba Bhave launched the Individual Satyagraha on 17 October 1940 from Pavnar, Maharashtra, becoming the first individual satyagrahi selected by Mahatma Gandhi.
Punnapra-Vayalar refers to a 1946 communist uprising in Kerala, while Nadiad, Gujarat was associated with the Kheda Satyagraha (1918), not the Individual Satyagraha of 1940.
Who introduced the system of Mahalwari Settlement in Bengal?
Detailed Explanation:
The Mahalwari Settlement was introduced by Holt Mackenzie in 1822 in the North-Western Provinces (present-day Uttar Pradesh), not in Bengal.
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement (1793) in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, while Lord Hastings was Governor-General during the initial experiments with Mahalwari system, but Holt Mackenzie as the Secretary to the Board of Revenue was the actual architect of the Mahalwari system.
Who among the following headed the two Boundary Commissions set up to delineate the international frontiers between India and Pakistan in 1947?
Detailed Explanation:
Cyril Radcliffe, a British lawyer with no prior experience in India, headed both the Boundary Commissions established in 1947 to demarcate the borders between India and Pakistan in Punjab and Bengal.
The Radcliffe Line, announced on August 17, 1947 (two days after independence), divided the two provinces and became the international boundary, affecting millions through partition.
In 1940, Patna Women's College was founded by which of the following societies?
Detailed Explanation:
Patna Women's College was founded in 1940 by the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel, a Catholic religious congregation.
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and Irish Christian Brothers are other Catholic missionary groups but were not involved in founding this institution.
Who among the following famous rulers founded a suburban township of Nagalapuram, near Vijayanagara, after his mother's name?
Detailed Explanation:
Krishnadevaraya founded the suburban township of Nagalapuram near Vijayanagara after his mother Nagaladevi.
Harihara and Bukka were the founders of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336 CE), while Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529 CE) was the greatest ruler of the Tuluva dynasty who expanded the empire to its zenith.
Tabaqat-i-Akbari, which has been sometimes considered more reliable than Abul Fazl's Akbarnama, was written by
Detailed Explanation:
Tabaqat-i-Akbari was written by Nizamuddin Ahmad, a contemporary historian during Akbar's reign.
This biographical work covers the history from Timur to Akbar and is valued for its independent perspective, sometimes considered more reliable than Abul Fazl's Akbarnama, which had official patronage.
Gulbadan Begum wrote Humayun-nama, while Abdul Hamid Lahori authored Padshahnama (on Shah Jahan's reign).
During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhari' was used for
Detailed Explanation:
Muqaddam or Chaudhari was the designation for the village headman during the Delhi Sultanate.
The village headman was responsible for local administration, maintaining law and order in the village, and acted as an intermediary between villagers and revenue officials. The village accountant was called Patwari or Qanungo, while revenue officials held titles like Amil, Muqta, or Khwaja.
In which of the following battles are the main opponents not correctly stated?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar led by Raja Man Singh.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, establishing Mughal rule in India.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between Akbar (Bairam Khan) and Hemu Vikramaditya, not Tipu Sultan and Marathas. Tipu Sultan fought against the Marathas in late 18th century battles.
Option 3 is the correct answer as it incorrectly states the opponents.
68th BPSC Prelims 2023 Questions Paper - Subject-wise Question Distribution
General Science
29 Qs (19.3%)Current Affairs
28 Qs (18.7%)Bihar Special
24 Qs (16%)Modern History
16 Qs (10.7%)Indian Polity
12 Qs (8%)General Mental Ability
9 Qs (6%)Indian Geography
7 Qs (4.7%)Indian Economy
7 Qs (4.7%)Medieval History
5 Qs (3.3%)Ancient History
5 Qs (3.3%)World Geography
5 Qs (3.3%)Environment & Ecology
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- General Science: 29 questions (19.3%)
- Current Affairs: 28 questions (18.7%)
- Bihar Special: 24 questions (16%)
- Modern History: 16 questions (10.7%)
- Indian Polity: 12 questions (8%)
- General Mental Ability: 9 questions (6%)
- Indian Geography: 7 questions (4.7%)
- Indian Economy: 7 questions (4.7%)
- Medieval History: 5 questions (3.3%)
- Ancient History: 5 questions (3.3%)
- World Geography: 5 questions (3.3%)
- Environment & Ecology: 3 questions (2%)