70th BPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper
Explore the complete solved question paper for 70th BPSC Prelims 2024 featuring 150 solved questions with bilingual (English & Hindi) explanations, official answer key, and subject weightage breakdown.
Who presented the Bihar Budget 2024-25 in the State Assembly?
Detailed Explanation:
Shri Samrat Choudhary, the Finance Minister of Bihar, presented the Bihar Budget 2024-25 in the State Assembly on February 13, 2024.
He holds the dual charge of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister in the Nitish Kumar government.
What is the object of "cut motion" in Parliament?
Detailed Explanation:
A cut motion is a parliamentary device used by Members of Parliament to propose a reduction in the amount of a demand for grant presented in the budget.
It allows MPs to express disapproval of specific expenditure items, highlight wasteful spending, or demand policy changes by moving to reduce the budgetary allocation for a particular ministry or scheme.
Which of the following are exothermic processes?
i. Evaporation of water.
ii. Dilution of an acid (H2SO4).
iii. Reaction of water with quick lime.
iv. Sublimation of camphor (crystals).
Detailed Explanation:
Exothermic processes release heat to surroundings; endothermic processes absorb heat.
i. Evaporation of water – absorbs heat from surroundings (endothermic).
ii. Dilution of H₂SO₄ – releases large amount of heat when water is added (exothermic).
iii. Reaction of water with quick lime (CaO) – forms slaked lime with vigorous heat release (exothermic).
iv. Sublimation of camphor – solid to gas transition requires heat absorption (endothermic).
Only ii and iii are exothermic.
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Which of the following is about Ruchira Kamboj, who was the first woman to become the Indian Ambassador to the United Nations who retired recently, is true?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Ruchira Kamboj served as India's Permanent Representative to UNESCO in Paris before becoming the first woman Indian Ambassador to the UN in New York (2022).
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: She was never a member of NITI Aayog.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: She was not a member of the Indian Council of World Affairs.
❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: Nirupama Rao was the first woman Indian Ambassador to the USA, not Ruchira Kamboj.
Which of the following great rulers founded the “Haryak Vansh” in ancient Bihar?
Detailed Explanation:
Bimbisara founded the Haryanka dynasty around 544 BCE, making Rajgir (Rajagriha) his capital and becoming the first major ruler of ancient Magadha.
Brihadratha belonged to the earlier Brihadratha dynasty, not Haryanka, while Ajatshatru was Bimbisara's son and successor, not the founder.
Which Article of the Constitution restricts a Member of Parliament to hold the office of profit?
Detailed Explanation:
Article 102(1)(a) disqualifies a Member of Parliament from holding any office of profit under the Government of India or any State Government, unless exempted by law.
This provision prevents conflict of interest and ensures legislative independence by restricting MPs from positions offering financial benefits or executive influence.
Which of the following is the resistance of the wire?
Detailed Explanation:
Ohm's Law defines the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) as V = IR.
Rearranging this formula gives R = V/I, which is the standard definition of resistance in ohms (Ω).
Bhihula Festival is celebrated especially in which one of the following districts in Bihar usually in the month of August each year?
Detailed Explanation:
Bhihula Festival is a traditional folk festival celebrated in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, usually in August during the monsoon season.
The festival is dedicated to the snake goddess Bishari (Manasa Devi) to protect against snakebites and ensure prosperity, making Bhagalpur the primary center of this celebration.
The Sikh pilgrimage site "Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib," which is considered as the second holiest Takhat, is located at
Detailed Explanation:
Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib is located in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, and is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh (born in 1666).
It is the second holiest Takht among the five Takhts of Sikhism, after Akal Takht in Amritsar, and is also known as Patna Sahib Gurdwara.
Before his appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of India in July 2024, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was the Chief Justice of which High Court?
Detailed Explanation:
Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh served as the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court from February 15, 2023 to July 17, 2024, before his elevation to the Supreme Court of India in July 2024.
He was the first judge from Manipur to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India.
Match the following and choose the correct answer:
| Political Organisation | Founder |
| I. Khaksars | a. Subhash Chandra Bose |
| II. Socialist Party | b. Inayatullah Mashriqui |
| III. Independent Labour Party | c. Jayaprakash Narayan |
| IV. Forward Bloc | d. B. R. Ambedkar |
Detailed Explanation:
I. Khaksars were founded by Inayatullah Mashriqui in 1931 as a socio-political movement with a paramilitary character.
II. Socialist Party was founded by Jayaprakash Narayan along with Acharya Narendra Dev in 1934 within the Congress Socialist Party framework.
III. Independent Labour Party was founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1936 to represent the interests of the labour class and depressed communities.
IV. Forward Bloc was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 as a left-wing faction within the Indian National Congress.
Correct matching: I-b, II-c, III-d, IV-a
Which of the following centres in Bihar is proposed to develop under Vishnupad Yojana for promotion of tourism in Union Budget 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Union Budget 2024 announced the development of Vishnupad Temple Corridor in Gaya, Bihar, alongside the Mahabodhi Temple Corridor in Bodh Gaya.
Vishnupad Temple, located on the banks of the Phalgu River, is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, attracting pilgrims seeking Pind Daan rituals.
What was the Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices for Bihar for the fiscal year 2022-23, based on the base year 2011-12?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar's Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at current prices for fiscal year 2022-23 (base year 2011-12) was ₹54,111.
This represented a growth of approximately 13.9% from the previous year's ₹47,498 (2021-22), though it remained only 31.4% of the national average of ₹1,72,276.
In which Lok Sabha seat, one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Shompen tribe, for the first time exercised their democratic right to vote in April 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
The Shompen tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), resides in the Great Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
In April 2024, members of the Shompen tribe exercised their democratic right to vote for the first time in the Lok Sabha elections in the Andaman and Nicobar constituency, the only parliamentary seat representing this Union Territory.
Which two words have been incorporated in the Preamble by 42nd Amendment?
Detailed Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added two words to the Preamble: Socialist and Secular.
Before this amendment, the Preamble read "Sovereign Democratic Republic"; after the amendment it became "Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic". Socialist signifies commitment to economic equality and welfare state principles, while Secular means the state has no official religion and treats all religions equally.
Answer: Option 4 – Secular and socialist
In which of the following states of India has major reserves of coal?
Detailed Explanation:
Jharkhand holds major coal reserves in Jharia coalfield (largest producer of coking coal) and Bokaro coalfield.
Chhattisgarh has extensive reserves in Korba and Hasdeo-Arand coalfields, making it a leading coal-producing state.
Odisha contains vast deposits in Talcher and IB Valley coalfields, with Talcher being one of India's largest coal reserves.
These three states together account for approximately 70% of India's total coal reserves.
What is the eligibility age, after the changes made in March 2024, for senior citizens to vote by postal ballot?
Detailed Explanation:
The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 were amended in March 2024 to raise the minimum age for senior citizens eligible to vote by postal ballot from 80 years to 85 years.
The change was made after a review showed that 97–98% of senior citizens above 80 years preferred to vote in person, so the age limit was raised to better target those who actually need the postal facility.
Which of the following corundum and cryolite are important ores?
Detailed Explanation:
Corundum (Al₂O₃) and Cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) are both important ores of Aluminium.
Corundum is aluminium oxide, used as an abrasive and includes gem varieties like ruby and sapphire; Cryolite is used as a flux in the Hall–Héroult process to lower the melting point during electrolytic extraction of aluminium.
Choose the group of letters which is different from others.
Detailed Explanation:
ORUX: O(15)→R(18)→U(21)→X(24) gives differences of +3, +3, +3
PSVX: P(16)→S(19)→V(22)→X(24) gives differences of +3, +3, +2 (last gap breaks pattern)
CFIL: C(3)→F(6)→I(9)→L(12) gives differences of +3, +3, +3
JMPS: J(10)→M(13)→P(16)→S(19) gives differences of +3, +3, +3
Three groups maintain constant +3 difference, while PSVX has +2 in final step, making it the odd one out.
Which sector received the highest allocation in the Bihar Budget 2024-25?
Detailed Explanation:
Education received the highest allocation of ₹52,639 crore in the Bihar Budget 2024-25.
Other major allocations included Road Construction (₹15,235 crore), Health (₹14,932 crore), and Rural Development (₹11,200 crore), making Education the clear priority sector.
70th BPSC Prelims 2024 Questions Paper - Subject-wise Question Distribution
Current Affairs
34 Qs (22.7%)Bihar Special
27 Qs (18%)General Science
23 Qs (15.3%)Modern History
16 Qs (10.7%)Indian Polity
12 Qs (8%)General Mental Ability
10 Qs (6.7%)Indian Geography
8 Qs (5.3%)World Geography
7 Qs (4.7%)Indian Economy
4 Qs (2.7%)Ancient History
4 Qs (2.7%)Medieval History
3 Qs (2%)Indian Art & Culture
1 Qs (0.7%)Environment & Ecology
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Q1 How many total questions were asked in 70th BPSC Prelims 2024?
Q2 What is the subject-wise question breakdown for 70th BPSC Prelims 2024?
- Current Affairs: 34 questions (22.7%)
- Bihar Special: 27 questions (18%)
- General Science: 23 questions (15.3%)
- Modern History: 16 questions (10.7%)
- Indian Polity: 12 questions (8%)
- General Mental Ability: 10 questions (6.7%)
- Indian Geography: 8 questions (5.3%)
- World Geography: 7 questions (4.7%)
- Indian Economy: 4 questions (2.7%)
- Ancient History: 4 questions (2.7%)
- Medieval History: 3 questions (2%)
- Indian Art & Culture: 1 questions (0.7%)
- Environment & Ecology: 1 questions (0.7%)