BPSC CCE Prelims
Bihar Special Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for Bihar Special in BPSC CCE Prelims in English & Hindi Medium.
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The first Hindi daily newspaper to be published in Bihar was
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar Bandhu (1872) was the first Hindi newspaper in Bihar but it was a weekly publication.
Sarwa Hitaishi (1874) was the first Hindi daily newspaper in Bihar, started by Bhargava Press, and played a crucial role in spreading Hindi journalism covering social, cultural, and political issues.
Which of the following drainage systems drains the lands of Bihar?
Detailed Explanation:
Ghagra River (also called Ghaghara or Karnali) is a major tributary of the Ganga that enters Bihar from Uttar Pradesh and drains the northwestern districts of the state before joining the Ganga near Chhapra.
Mahanadi drains Chhattisgarh and Odisha, Yamuna flows through northern states but does not enter Bihar, and Narmada flows westward through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat—none of these three rivers drain Bihar's lands.
Which of the following districts of Bihar has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population in 2011 census?
Detailed Explanation:
According to the 2011 Census, Katihar district has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bihar at 5.9%.
The other districts have lower ST percentages: Jamui (4.8%), Banka (4.7%), and Purnia (4.4%).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At what percentage has Bihar registered the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate for the year 2020-2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar recorded the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate (FWPR) in India during 2020-2022, with 4% in rural areas and 6.5% in urban areas.
This data is from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), highlighting significant gender disparity in workforce participation across Indian states.
The maximum number of tax industries is in which district?
Detailed Explanation:
Kishanganj district in Bihar has the maximum number of tasar silk industries.
Tasar silk production is concentrated in the tribal belt of Bihar, with Kishanganj leading due to favorable climatic conditions and presence of Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) trees essential for tasar silkworm rearing.
According to the National Family Survey-5 released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, there has been a significant improvement in the sex ratio of Bihar. It has increased from ______in 2015-2016 to _____ in 2020-2022.
Detailed Explanation:
The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, reported a significant improvement in Bihar's sex ratio at birth.
The sex ratio increased from 1062 in NFHS-4 (2015-2016) to 1090 in NFHS-5 (2019-2021), indicating 1090 girls per 1000 boys. This improvement reflects better healthcare access, nutrition, and gender-sensitive policies in the state.
According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021-2022), what was the rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar in 2020-2021?
Detailed Explanation:
The Bihar Economic Survey (2021-2022) reported that Bihar's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew at 2.5% in the fiscal year 2020-2021.
This growth rate reflects the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during that period, which affected state economies across India.
Which one of the following is correct for Bihar's economy?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Bihar's occupational structure shows stagnant shift from agriculture, with over 60% workforce still in primary sector despite economic growth, indicating structural rigidity from above.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Bihar's economy is predominantly primary goods-based, with agriculture contributing ~20% to GSDP and majority of output being agricultural commodities and raw materials.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Bihar's average GSDP growth rate (2015-2023) has been around 7-10%, not 2.5%, making it one of the faster-growing states in recent years.
Correct Answer: Option 4 – Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
During the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar, in addition to making salt, the people chose to oppose the government by opposing which tax?
Detailed Explanation:
During the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar (1930), people opposed the Chaukidari Tax, which was a local tax imposed for village watchmen and policing.
Since Chaukidari Tax is not listed among the options (Malba, Haathi, or Development), the correct answer is Option 5 – None of the above.
The elected Government of Bihar formed by Shri Krishna Singh resigned in February 1938 for which reason?
Detailed Explanation:
Shri Krishna Singh formed the first elected government in Bihar in July 1937 after the provincial elections under the Government of India Act, 1935.
The ministry resigned in February 1938 in protest against the British Government's refusal to release political prisoners, particularly those involved in the freedom movement.
This resignation was part of a broader pattern where Congress ministries in various provinces pressured the British administration on the issue of political prisoner release, though most ministries continued until October 1939 (resignation over India's involvement in World War II without consultation).