70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2025 Question Paper
Explore the complete solved question paper for 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2025 featuring 150 solved questions with bilingual (English & Hindi) explanations, official answer key, and subject weightage breakdown.
Blood group of an individual is determined by
Detailed Explanation:
Blood group is determined by specific antigens present on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs), not by haemoglobin, WBC/RBC combination, or RBC shape.
The ABO system uses A and B antigens (Type A has A antigen, Type B has B antigen, Type AB has both, Type O has neither), while the Rh system uses the D antigen (present = Rh-positive, absent = Rh-negative).
Haemoglobin carries oxygen and does not determine blood group; WBC/RBC combination refers to cell counts, not blood typing; RBC shape is related to disorders like sickle cell anemia, not blood group determination.
Who threw harmless bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly?
Detailed Explanation:
On 8 April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw harmless bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly, Delhi to protest the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill.
The bombs were designed only to make loud noise, not to harm anyone, followed by the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" and distribution of pamphlets.
Jatin Das was a revolutionary associate but was not involved in this specific incident; he is known for his 63-day hunger strike in Lahore Jail (1929) which led to his death.
Since both Bhagat Singh (Option 3) and Batukeshwar Dutt (Option 2) were involved, the correct answer is Option 4 (More than one of the above).
Who introduced the permanent settlement in Bengal?
Detailed Explanation:
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement (also called Zamindari System) in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
Under this system, land revenue was fixed permanently, and Zamindars were made hereditary owners with responsibility to collect and pay fixed revenue to the British, leading to exploitation of peasants through high rents.
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Choose the odd pair among the following options.
Detailed Explanation:
Gobi Desert is located in Mongolia and northern China – correct pairing.
Kalahari Desert is in Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa), not America – incorrect pairing.
Thar Desert is in India and Pakistan – correct pairing.
Sahara Desert is in North Africa – correct pairing.
Hence, Option 2 (Kalahari: America) is the odd pair.
Besides spreading Malaria, Anopheles mosquito's are also vectors of
Detailed Explanation:
Anopheles mosquitoes are primary vectors of malaria (caused by Plasmodium), and also transmit lymphatic filariasis (caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia species) and certain types of encephalitis (such as O'nyong-nyong fever in Africa).
Dengue is transmitted exclusively by Aedes mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), not Anopheles, making options 1 and 2 incorrect.
Which newspaper wrote the following about the possible future role of the Indian National Congress is the nucleus of a future Parliament of our country and will lead to the good of inconceivable magnitude for our countrymen'?
Detailed Explanation:
The Indian Mirror, founded by Keshub Chandra Sen in 1861 from Calcutta, was a nationalist newspaper that strongly supported the Indian National Congress (INC).
The newspaper predicted that the INC would become the nucleus of India's future Parliament and bring immense good to the country, a vision that materialized when the INC led India's freedom struggle and became the dominant political force post-1947.
In 33rd Olympic which game is not included?
Detailed Explanation:
The 33rd Olympic Games (Paris 2024) featured 32 sports in its official program.
Triathlon, Modern Pentathlon, and Fencing were all included in Paris 2024. Cricket was not part of the Paris 2024 schedule, though it will return at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Which of the following is not associated with Chandragupta Maurya?
Detailed Explanation:
Susima was the eldest son of Bindusara and grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, a contender for the throne against Ashoka.
Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman (150 CE) mentions repairs to the Sudarshana Lake originally built by Pushyagupta, a governor under Chandragupta Maurya.
Vishnugupta is another name for Chanakya (Kautilya), the prime minister and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya.
Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka (grandson of Chandragupta) in the 3rd century BCE; no historical evidence links it to Chandragupta Maurya himself.
What is the system of governance in the Panchayat Raj set-up?
Detailed Explanation:
The Panchayati Raj system in India follows a three-tier structure of local self-government as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
The three tiers are: Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti/Block Panchayat (intermediate/block level), and Zila Parishad (district level).
States with population below 20 lakh may have a two-tier system (excluding the intermediate level), but the standard constitutional framework is three-tier.
Which field game is most popular in the world?
Detailed Explanation:
Soccer (Football) is the most popular field game globally, with over 4 billion followers across nearly every country.
The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event worldwide, and the sport requires minimal equipment (just a ball and open space), making it universally accessible in both rural and urban areas.
What is the unit of measure of magnetic field?
Detailed Explanation:
The SI unit of magnetic field (magnetic flux density) is Tesla (T), named after physicist Nikola Tesla.
Cobalt is a ferromagnetic metal, Ampere measures electric current, and Ohm measures electrical resistance—none measure magnetic field strength.
When did Macaulay issue his famous minute on Indian Education?
Detailed Explanation:
Lord Macaulay's Minute on Indian Education was issued on 2 February 1835, advocating for English as the medium of instruction over Persian and Sanskrit.
This led to the English Education Act, 1835 by Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, marking the shift from the Orientalist approach to Western education.
Who is the Prime Minister of Italy as of 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Giorgia Meloni has been the Prime Minister of Italy since October 22, 2022, making her the first female Prime Minister of Italy.
She leads the Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia) party and was named Politico's Most Influential Person in Europe in December 2024.
The script written on Ashoka's Pillars is
Detailed Explanation:
Brahmi script was the primary script used on Ashoka's pillars across most of the Indian subcontinent, making it the earliest known Indian script and ancestor of modern Indian scripts.
In northwestern regions (present-day Pakistan/Afghanistan), Kharosthi script was used, while Greek and Aramaic scripts appeared in Hellenistic-influenced areas to reach local populations.
Which of the following is not associated with Australia Continent
Detailed Explanation:
Lake Eyre is Australia's largest salt lake located in South Australia.
Nullarbor Plain is a vast, treeless limestone plateau stretching across southern Australia.
Mount Selwyn is part of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia.
Salween River Valley is located in Myanmar, Thailand, and China – not associated with the Australian continent.
Which of the following is a function of Central Bank?
Detailed Explanation:
The Central Bank (RBI in India) performs three core functions: it manages the repo rate to control inflation and liquidity in the economy, lends to commercial banks through repo, Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), and acts as lender of last resort, and provides banking facilities to the government including managing public debt, holding government accounts, issuing currency, and managing foreign exchange reserves.
All three options are correct functions of a central bank.
Choose the correct pair from the following options.
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Option 1 – Incorrect: The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969–74) focused on growth with stability and strengthening agriculture (Green Revolution), not the service sector.
❌ Option 2 – Incorrect: The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–79) emphasized poverty alleviation (Garibi Hatao) and self-reliance, not solely industry.
❌ Option 3 – Incorrect: The Third Five-Year Plan (1961–66) prioritized self-reliance and heavy industry; globalisation came only after 1991 economic reforms.
✅ Option 4 – Correct: The First Five-Year Plan (1951–56) concentrated on agriculture and irrigation to address food shortages, with projects like Bhakra Nangal Dam.
Light weight bullet proof helmets and jackets use which of the following fibres for their production?
Detailed Explanation:
Kevlar is a synthetic aramid fibre developed by DuPont in 1965, known for its extremely high tensile strength (5 times stronger than steel by weight) and low weight.
Its unique properties include bullet energy absorption and dispersion, flexibility, heat resistance, and fire resistance, making it the preferred material for lightweight bulletproof helmets and jackets. Terylene and Nylon lack the necessary impact resistance for ballistic protection.
In which district of Bihar the foxnut is produced highest?
Detailed Explanation:
Madhubani district is the highest producer of foxnut (makhana) in Bihar, accounting for approximately 20% of the state's total output and trading around 3,500 metric tonnes annually.
Key cultivation areas include Rahika, Andhratarhi, Pandaul, Khajauli, Jhanjharpur, Ladaniya, Rajnagar, and Bhisphi blocks within the district.
During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhuri' was used for
Detailed Explanation:
Muqaddam or Chaudhuri were titles used during the Delhi Sultanate for the village headman who acted as a liaison between the state and the rural population.
They were responsible for maintaining order, collecting land revenue from villagers, and ensuring compliance with state directives at the village level.
The village accountant was separately designated as Patwari, while higher revenue officials included positions like Amil or Muqti.
70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2025 Questions Paper - Subject-wise Question Distribution
General Science
28 Qs (18.7%)Modern History
24 Qs (16%)Current Affairs
20 Qs (13.3%)Indian Polity
16 Qs (10.7%)Bihar Special
13 Qs (8.7%)Indian Geography
12 Qs (8%)Indian Economy
10 Qs (6.7%)World Geography
8 Qs (5.3%)General Mental Ability
8 Qs (5.3%)Ancient History
5 Qs (3.3%)Medieval History
4 Qs (2.7%)Indian Art & Culture
1 Qs (0.7%)Environment & Ecology
1 Qs (0.7%)70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2025 Question Paper - FAQs & Analysis
Q1 How many total questions were asked in 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2025 2024?
Q2 What is the subject-wise question breakdown for 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2025 2024?
- General Science: 28 questions (18.7%)
- Modern History: 24 questions (16%)
- Current Affairs: 20 questions (13.3%)
- Indian Polity: 16 questions (10.7%)
- Bihar Special: 13 questions (8.7%)
- Indian Geography: 12 questions (8%)
- Indian Economy: 10 questions (6.7%)
- World Geography: 8 questions (5.3%)
- General Mental Ability: 8 questions (5.3%)
- Ancient History: 5 questions (3.3%)
- Medieval History: 4 questions (2.7%)
- Indian Art & Culture: 1 questions (0.7%)
- Environment & Ecology: 1 questions (0.7%)