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30 Questions MCQ Test BPSC Prelims Mock Test Series & Past Year Papers 2024 - BPSC Practice Test - 15

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BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 1
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Which among the following Mahajanapada was not in Bihar?

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Vatsa was not in Bihar. Vatsa or Vamsa country corresponded with the territory of modern Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. The account of sixteen Mahajanapadas was mentioned in the Anguttar Nikaya, the sacred Buddhist text. It had a monarchical form of government with its capital at Kaushambi. Udayana was the ruler of Vatsa in the 6th-5th century BCE, the time of the Buddha.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 2
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Choose the correct statement among the following statements:

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Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was a revolutionary organization of India established in 1924 in East Bengal by Sachin Sanyal, Narendra Mohan Sen, and Pratul Ganguly as an offshoot of Anushilan Samiti. Its objective was to establish a “Federated Republic of the United States of India” through an organized and armed revolution.

a. HRA was founded in October 1924 in Kanpur by Ramprasad Bismil, Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee and Sachin Sanyal with the aim to organize an armed revolution.

b. March 23, 1931: Bhagat Singh and two of his associates (Raj Guru, Sukhdev) were sentenced to death at the Lahore Central Jail in a Lahore conspiracy case.

c. Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Roshan Singh, and Rajendra Lahiri were hanged in the Kakori robbery case.

d. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly against the Public safety Bill and Trade Dispute bill which were aimed at curtailing civil liberties of citizens in general and workers in particular.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

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BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 3
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Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed by the Indian Nation Congress in which session?

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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed by the INC in its Karachi session of 1931, where Gandhi Ji was nominated as the representative of INC in the Second Round Table Conference. The Gandhi-Irwin pact is the political agreement between Gandhi Ji and the Viceroy of India Lord Irwin on 5th March 1931. The key features of the pact were

The withdrawal of the Civil Disobedience Movement and release of all the prisoners of the movement.

The withdrawal of all the ordinances curbing the activities of INC.

The withdrawal of all prosecutions except for violent crimes.

The withdrawal of salt tax.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 4
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Which ministry launched LTC cash vouchers and special festival advance schemes for government employees?
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Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during a press conference on economic issues. launched two schemes for the benefit of central government employees. These schemes are Cash Voucher schemes named Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and Special Festival Advance Scheme.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 5
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Kishore Bhimani passed away recently, he belonged to which sports?
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Veteran sports journalist and Cricket commentator, Kishore Bhimani passed away. He was a leading cricket commentator in the Eighties and Nineties and is best remembered for being on the air during the tied Test of 1986 between India and Australia in Chepauk, Chennai.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 6
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Match the diseases in List-I with the respective causes in List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
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Leprosy is caused by bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Measles is caused by the virus paramyxovirus. Kala-azar is caused by the protozoa of the genus Leishmania. Athlete's foot is caused by fungi Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton sp.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 7
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A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?
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A's 2 day's work = (1 / 20×2) = 1 / 10

(A+B+C)′s1 day's work = (1 / 20 + 1/ 30 + 1/ 60) = 6 / 60 = 1 / 10

Work done in 3 days = (1 / 10 + 1 / 10) = 1 / 5

Now,

1 / 5 work is done in 3 days.

∴ Whole work will be done in (3×5)=15 days.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 8
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What does an air conditioner installed in a room control?
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Air conditioning is the process of removing heat, Humidity and pressure from the interior of an occupied space, to improve the comfort of occupants.

Hence, the correct option is (d)

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 9
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When did Mahatma Gandhi launch the civil disobedience movement (CDM)?
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CDM was started by Gandhiji with his Salt March-12 March 1930, from Sabarmati ashram to Dandi Beach. March was a protest against unjust British laws (salt taxes for example) in particular and against British rule in general. CDM was different from NCM (Non-cooperation movement) as the latter sought to bring the working of government to standstill by not cooperating with the government while the former aimed at paralyzing government machinery by actively breaking laws.

The CDM movement was for "complete independence" of India, unlike previous national and regional movements.

CDM Was carried out in two phases from 1930-34 interspersed by a second round table conference at London (outcome of Gandhi-Irwin pact 5th March 1931).

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 10
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Which of the following are required for the formation of bones and teeth?
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Calcium and Phosphorus is essential for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth. Calcium is a mineral that people need to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. It is also very important for other physical functions, such as muscle control and blood circulation. Calcium is not made in the body — it must be absorbed from the foods we eat.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 11
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Which part of Rigveda gives an account of the origin of the Universe?
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The Rigveda is a collection of 1,028 hymns divided into 10 mandalas. They are the earliest compositions and hence depict the life of the early Vedic people in India. The Samaveda is a collection of verses mostly taken from the Rigveda but arranged in a poetic form to facilitate singing. The Yajurveda is found in two recensions, Black and White, and are full of rituals to be performed publicly or individually. The Atharvaveda is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off the evil spirits and diseases.

In the tenth book (Tenth Mandala) of Rigveda, 129th hymn (Suktam) deals with the origin of the universe and creation.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 12
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Which of the following carbon compounds is not organic?
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Carbon dioxide is an inorganic carbon compound. It doesn’t have a hydrogen atom bonded to it.

Carbon dioxide has 2 oxygen atoms bonded to it via double bonds.

Ethane, methane and propane are organic compounds due to the presence of multiple C-H bonds in their structure.

Ethane and methane have single bonds whereas propene has double bonds.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 13
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By which process Alum cleans the muddy water:
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By the process of chemical coagulation, the waste water is converted into clean water. On mixing alum in muddy water, water cleanliness is done by coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation respectively. As a result, clean water is obtained.

Hence, the correct option is (c)

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 14
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Diseases of which of the following pairs are caused by viruses?
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Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus.

Avian influenza known informally as avian flu or bird flu is a variety of influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 15
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Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) is on which of the following river?
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Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) is on the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1 (Ganga) with the technical and financial assistance of the World Bank at an estimated cost of Rs.5,369.18 crore. Under this project, construction of three multimodal terminals, two intermodal terminals, one new navigational lock and works for fairway development, River Information System (RIS), vessel repair and maintenance facilities and Ro-Ro terminals are envisaged to be completed by December, 2022.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 16
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A grocer has a sale of Rs. 6435, Rs. 6927, Rs. 6855, Rs. 7230 and Rs. 6562 for 5 consecutive months. How much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of Rs. 6500?
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Total sale for 5 months = Rs. (6435 + 6927 + 6855 + 7230 + 6562) = Rs. 34009.

Required sale = Rs. [ (6500 × 6) - 34009 ]

= Rs. (39000 - 34009)

= Rs. 4991.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 17
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Speed of a swimmer in still water is 8 km/h. He went downstream to a certain distance. While coming back to the initial point he realized that he will take thrice the time to reach the initial point than he earlier took for downstream. What is the speed of current?
Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 17
Let speed of current is C and T be the total time taken to travel the distance downstream.

Since the distance travelled in both downstream and downstream is same,

(8−C)×3T=(8+C)×T

24−3C=8+C

16=4C

we get, C=4 kmph

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 18
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Who among the following Bhakti saints belonged to Advaita philosophy?
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Adi Shankaracharya is considered the propagator of this philosophy. This is the oldest school of Vedanta, and it states that Brahman is the only reality and the world is illusory (Maya). Ignorance of the reality is what causes suffering, and liberation can be obtained only by the true knowledge of Brahman. It states that both the individual self (Atman) and Brahman are the same, and knowing this difference causes liberation.

Vallabhacharya belonged to Dvaitadvaita, Ramanujacharya belonged to Vishishtavadvaita and Madhavacharya belonged to Dvaita philosophy.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 19
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Which one of the following is not correct in the matter of formation of new States?
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Parliament may law form a new State. The constitution specifically mentions that the formation of a new state shall not require an amendment to the constitution.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 20
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Which one of the following kings has been described as the ‘lord of the five Indies’?
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Harshavardhana has also been described as ‘lord of the five Indies’. From the description of Banana it is known that Harsha carried his campaigns with an army of 5000 elephants, 20,000 horses, and 50,000 infantry. It is revealed from his accounts that in six years of his incessant warfare Harsha brought the “Five Indies under his allegiance” and became the Lord Paramount of the north. Some historians believe that Five Indies refer to Saurashtra, Kanauj, Gauda, Mithila and perhaps a part of Orissa. His wars did not end in those six years only. Evidence shows that he was fighting wars till the end of his reign that covered a period of forty-two years.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 21
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Arms Act,1878 was passed during the time of-
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Arms act, 1878 was passed during the time of Lord Lytton. It was a harsh law which took away the arms keeping rights of Indians, the act was opposed by nationalists but of no effect. The act applies harshly on Indians only with no such law for Britishers for restriction for keeping arms.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 22
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Where did Governor Anandiben Patel inaugurated the 180-day 'Safe City Project' for women's safety?
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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday said the movement of women police personnel in Lucknow will inculcate a feeling of pride and safety for women in the city here. The Governor spoke while inaugurating the 'Safe City Project', a 180-day-long campaign under which the police and other departments will work towards the safety of women. In a statement issued here, the UP Raj Bhavan said the Governor flagged off 100 pink scooties and 10 four-wheeler police vehicles. Lucknow is among eight cities in the country selected for the 'Safe City Project'. The central government has approved the project for Lucknow at a total cost of Rs 194 crore with an aim to strengthen security of women in public places.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 23
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The disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is:-
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Marasmus disease is often caused by the lack of both protein and calories in food. Physical growth in the affected children stops. It is primarily for children of one year.

Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B3)

Rickets is defective mineralization or calcification of bones due to deficiency or impaired metabolism of vitamin D, phosphorus or calcium, potentially leading to fractures and deformity.

Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. Symptoms include weight loss, emotional disturbances, impaired sensory perception, weakness and pain in the limbs, and periods of irregular heart rate. Edema (swelling of bodily tissues) is common. Traditionally occurs in regions where Polished rice is predominant staple crop.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 24
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The length of India's coastline (mainland) is ______.
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Length of coastline of India including the coastlines of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea is 7517 km.

Length of Coastline of the Indian mainland is 6100 km. Coastline of the Indian mainland is surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the west, Bay of Bengal in the east, and Indian Ocean in the south. The length of the total coastline of India.

The long coastline of India is dotted with several major ports such as Kandla, Mumbai, Nhava Sheva, Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, and Paradip.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 25
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Which of the following is correctly paired:
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The correct pairs are-

Mudra thermal power plant— Gujarat

Sipat thermal power plant-- Chhattisgarh

Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station—Uttar Pradesh

Thermal power is the "largest" source of power in India. There are different types of Thermal power plants based on the fuel used to generate the steam such as coal, gas, and Diesel. About 71% of electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants.

Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station is located in Nagpur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of MAHAGENCO. The coal for the power plant is sourced from Saoner and Dumri Khurd mines of Western Coalfields Limited.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 26
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Which of the following commissions is not related to famine?
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Andrew Fraser commission is related to police reforms. It was formed by Lord Canning in 1902.

The devastating effect of the 1876-77 famine compelled the British government to take some measures. Consequently, 3 commissions were appointed-

1) Sir Richard Starchy Commission was set up in 1878.

2) Sir James Lyall Commission was set up in 1897 after another major famine in 1896-97.

3) Sir Anthony McDonnel Commission was set up in 1900 by Lord Curzon. It recommended leniency in revenue collection.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 27
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Which one of the following is not a natural polymer?
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Nylon is made by the process of polymerization of small organic molecules that are not available naturally. Nylon was the first fiber synthesized by humans. It was first used in 1935 AD.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 28
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Consider the following statements about Central Police University and identify the correct statement:
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India’s first central police university to come up in Greater Noida.

The country’s first central police university will be set up by the Union home ministry off the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) confirmed that the land had been allotted to the Centre at a cost of Rs 372 crore.

The university will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses on policing, internal security, cybercrime and forensic sciences.

The Centre had given in-principle approval for the university.

Hence, the correct option is (e).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 29
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Which one of the following is not a correct match?
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Option A is an incorrect match. Consolidated Fund of India includes all money credited to the union government including the loans raised by the government. The Judicial, saving bank and provincial deposits form part of the Public account of India. The contingency fund is operated by the President of India via the Finance Secretary. Salary of judges of High court is drawn from the respective state’s fund and not the consolidated fund of India.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 15 - Question 30
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Which one of the following is correct regarding the eligibility to become a Vice-President?
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The qualification of a person for the election of the Vice- President as laid down by the Constitution are as follows;

1) He should be a citizen of India;

2) He should have completed 35 years of age;

3) He should be qualified for elections as a member of Rajya Sabha;

4) He should not hold any office of profit under the union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

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