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BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 1
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In Bihar, the first lodge of the Theosophical Society was established in-

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In Bihar, the first lodge of the Theosophical Society was established in 1882 at Bhagalpur. The Theosophical Society had eleven branches and seven centres by 1904. The branches were at Bhagalpur, Gaya, Arrah, Bankipur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Deoghar, Chapra, Purnea and Sitamarhi; the centres were at Dumraon, Munger, Siwan, Ramdaspur, Samastipur, Patna city and Danapur. The Theosophical society contributed greatly in the social and cultural life of the people of Bihar.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

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During the regime of Sher Shah Suri, the Foreign Affairs department which was also in-charge of appointing Ambassadors was known as

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The administration during the regime of Sher Shah Suri was based on the old system in a new essence. He almost altered the medieval Indian organisations and made them serve the interests of the people. Diwan-i-Risalat or Diwan-i-Muhtasib was the minister in-charge of the Foreign Affairs department, maybe also called foreign minister. The duty of foreign minister was to be in close touch with Ambassadors and envoys sent to and received from foreign states. He was also the in-charge of diplomatic correspondence.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

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BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 3
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In which of the following places, the three-day Bihar Mahotsav was organized from 28 February to 1 March 2020?

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The three-day Bihar Mahotsav was organized in Ahmedabad, aimed at introducing the rich and diverse culture of the state to outsiders. In a bid to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Government of Bihar decided to celebrate Bihar Mahotsav in the state he was born. Moreover, Gandhi, who started his journey in Gujarat, got the title of Mahatma in Bihar’s Champaran.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 4
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In the field of Information and Communication Technology, what is the full form of FDD?
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  • The full form of FDD in the field of Information and Communication Technology is Floppy Disk Drive.

  • A floppy disk is also known as a floppy. It is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles. Floppy disks are read and written by a Floppy Disk Drive (FDD).

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 5
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Which of the following institution issues SDR?
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The International Monetary Fund issues paper currency or SDR (Special Drawing Right) to member countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries. The IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the International Monetary System—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries (and their citizens) to transact with each other.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 6
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Which of the following Pass is situated at the highest elevation?
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Mountain pass is a route through a mountain range. It may be formed naturally between two volcanic peaks. Melting of snow due to Glacial activity, rain, and running water may also help in the formation of a mountain pass.

Rupin Pass is situated across the Rupin River at an elevation of 4650 m (15,250 ft.) in the great Himalayan ranges in Uttarakhand. It starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends at Sangla in Himachal Pradesh. Bum La Pass, located in Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of 4633 m (15200 ft.). It is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China border. Chanshal Pass connects Dodra Kwar and Rohru in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. The highest mountain peak of Shimla is situated in Chanshal Pass at an elevation of 4,520 m (14,830 ft.). Rohtang Pass is situated in the Pir Panjal Range of great Himalayas and connects Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys at an altitude of 3,978 m (13,051 ft.) on Manali-Leh Highway.

The Dungri la pass, also called Mana Pass, is the high altitude mountain pass. It connects India and Tibet, located in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve of the Zanskar mountain range in the Uttarakhand.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 7
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In which of the following states, the first white Safari has been opened?
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In 2016, the first of its kind, World’s White Tiger Safari was inaugurated and opened to public by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. It is situated adjacent to the Mukundpur Zoological Park at Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. It is spread over an area of 25 hectares and has three white tigers, including two females named Vindhya and Radha and one male named Raghu.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 8
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‘Blue Bird Lake’ is situated in which Indian state?
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Blue Bird Lake is situated at Hisar district of Haryana. Deer Park and Shatavari Vatika Herbal Park of Hisar are close to it. The lake itself spreads in the area of 20 acres and has small islands where migratory birds, and other flora and fauna live and nest.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 9
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Which town of Bihar is known as the gateway to Nepal?
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Raxaul is a small town situated at the border of India and Nepal. It comes under East Champaran district of Bihar. It is a border town on the Indian side of the Nepal/India border. Its sister town, just across the border in Nepal, is Birgunj. Therefore, Raxaul is known as the gateway to Nepal. Birgunj is situated in South-Central part of Nepal in the Terai plains about 89 km south of the capital Kathmandu and shares a border with the Indian city, Raxaul.

Bairgania is a town in Sitamarhi district in the state of Bihar, India. It is a border of India that links Nepal. Motihari, Sasaram and Gaya are also located in Bihar.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 10
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Which of the following river does not flow through the northern Gangetic plain?
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The Indo-Gangetic Plain is also known as Indus-Ganga and the North Indian River Plain. It lies between the great northern mountain and peninsular plateau and is formed by three major rivers - the Ganges, the Indus, the Brahmaputra and their tributaries. The major rivers in this region are the Ganges, Indus, and the Brahmaputra along with their main tributaries–Yamuna, Chambal, Gomti, Ghaghara, Kosi, and Sutlej. River Falgu does not flow through the northern Gangetic plain.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 11
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Which place is sometimes called the “Chittorgarh of Bihar”?
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The most prominent feature of Aurangabad is that, although territorially it formed a part of the great Magadha Empire, culturally it continued to enjoy its own identity. Even during the days of Ashoka, it was able to resist the flow of Buddhism. Later on, people from the Rajputana came and settled here. The ruling houses of Deo, Mali, Pawai, Chandragarh and Siris were the descendents of the warrior Rajput tribes who migrated from Rajasthan. Due to this reason most of the Rajput Population of Bihar belongs to the Suryavanshi lineage and Aurangabad is sometimes called the “Chittorgarh of Bihar”.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 12
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National waterway - 37 connects:
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In March 2016, Parliament enacted the National Waterways Act, 2016, declaring 106 new national inland waterways in addition to the existing ones. Now, 111 NWs will be controlled and regulated by the Central Government rather than the state governments through the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The Government has commenced work on the development of eight new National Waterways, i.e, National Water Ways (NW) 16, 37, 27, 68, 111, 9, 86 and 97. NW - 16 will connect Bhanga to Lakhipur with the Stretch of 121 km. NW – 37 will start from Bhaisalotan Barrage near Triveni Ghat to Hajipur (296 km) in Bihar. The National waterway between Usgaon Bridge and the Arabian Sea will be NW- 68, whereas NW-86 will connect Dwarkeshwar to Hooghly.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 13
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Which among the following in Bihar was a princely state in British India?
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Giddhaur, also known as Patsanda, is a small town in Jamui district of Bihar. Before the partition of British India in 1947, it was one of the 568 ancient provincial states of India. Kings of Chandel dynasty ruled over Patsanda for more than six hundred years. Raja Bir Vikram Singh established this princely state in 1266. The ninth king of this dynasty, Puran Singh, is said to have built the temple of Baba Baidyanath (Lord Shiva) in Deoghar, Jharkhand.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 14
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When was 352nd Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh celebrated?
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On 13th January 2019, the 352nd birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Govind Singh, was celebrated as 352nd Prakash Utsav at Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara, Patna Sahib in Bihar. He was a spiritual leader, philosopher, poet master warrior and the creator of Khalsa Panth.

Guru Gobind Singh was born on 5th January 1667 at Patna Sahib, Bihar, India. He was the tenth and last of the human form Gurus of Sikhism. He became Guru on 24th November 1675 at the age of nine, following the martyrdom of his father, the ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Guru Gobind Singh left his physical body on 21st October 1708 at Abchal Nagar, Hazoor Sahib (Nanded, Maharashtra, India).

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 15
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Where are Ajodhya Hills located?
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Ajodhya Hills are located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It is the eastern most part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and extended part of Eastern Ghats range. Chamtaburu is the highest peak of Ajodhya hills. According to legends, it is believed that Lord Rama along with Goddess Sita, had come to Ajodhya Hills and stayed here for a brief period during their exile in the forests. Since then, this place is also considered auspicious by many Hindu devotees. Sita Kund is also located here, which is said to be created by Lord Rama, who pierced an arrow into the soil in order to quench the thirst of Goddess Sita.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 16
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Kobe Bryant recently died in a helicopter crash. Which sports was he associated with?
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Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time and is an international NBA (National Basketball Association) superstar. He is from Pennsylvania, United States. Bryant entered the National Basketball Association (NBA) directly from high school and played his entire 20-season professional career in the league with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 17
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Jhijhiya dance originated in the Indian state of ________.
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  • Jhijhiya is a cultural dance of Bihar in India.

  • It is performed at the festival of Dussehra.

  • The dancers of Jhijhiya place lanterns made of mud on their heads and this dance is performed by the women only.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 18
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What is the sum of the given numbers?

13,23,33,43,...123
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Sum of the cube of first n natural numbers = n(n+1)2/2

13+23+33+43+123 = n

12(12+1)2/2

(6 x 13)2

= 782

= 6084

Hence. the correct option is (b).

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Which one of the following leaders assisted Mazharul Haq in the famous Kanpur Mosque case of 1913.
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Dr. Syed Mahmud started his career as a barrister in Patna High Court in 1913 and assisted Mazharul Haq in the famous Kanpur Mosque case of 1913. He was a staunch nationalist Muslim and took a leading part in the freedom struggle. He attended the Banaras session of the INC in December 1905. He joined the Home Rule League in 1917 and gave up the practice in 1920 to participate in the Non-cooperation and Khilafat movement. He was imprisoned in April 1922 for a speech delivered during the tour of Bi Amma in Bihar.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 20
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According to the new series of data which was released by Bihar’s economic survey, 2019-20, on the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the growth rate of Bihar’s economy in 2018-19 was
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Option (d) is correct because option (a), (b) and (c) are correct. According to the new series of data on the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the growth rate of Bihar’s economy in 2018-19 was 10.53 percent (at constant prices) and 15.01 percent (at current prices), which is higher than the growth rate of the Indian economy. The Bihar economy has registered higher growth than the overall growth of the Indian economy in the last three years.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

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Who is the current chairman of the Lok Sabha Business Advisory Committee?
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The Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha consists of 15 members including the Speaker who is the ex-officio Chairperson. Shri Om Birla, unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha on 19 June 2019. The members are nominated by the Speaker. In practice, a new Committee after being nominated by the Speaker is constituted and assumes office in the first week of June every year. Casual vacancies are filled by nomination of new members for the unexpired term of the Committee. In the Rajya Sabha, it has 11 members including the Chairman as its ex-officio chairman. The Business Advisory Committee was constituted for the first time on the 14th July, 1952.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

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The removal process of a judge of the Supreme Court can be initiated on the grounds of:
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A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his office by the order of the President. The President can issue the removal order only after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal. The Constitution lays down a rigorous procedure for removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or high court and can be initiated only on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Article 124 (4) of the Constitution and the provisions of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, and corresponding rules deal exhaustively with the whole procedure.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 23
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The Budget (2020-21) for “Health” in Bihar is
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Bihar has allocated 5.2% of its total budget on health, which is marginally lower than the average allocation for health by other states (5.3%). Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 24
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Why is to so that the sound of the whistle of a rail engine can be heard far away on rainy days in comparison to summer?
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The speed of sound increases when humidity increases. That is why, the sound of the whistle of a rail engine can be heard far away on rainy days in comparison to summer. Speed of sound increases with increasing temperature. Increasing the pressure does not affect the speed of sound. The medium (air) is required for the sound to move, so the sound cannot move in a vacuum (in airless places). Hence, the correct option is (b).
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Who among the following was the first of the regularly appointed governors of Bihar during the reign of Aurangzeb?
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Daud Khan was the first among the regularly appointed governors of Bihar during the reign of Aurangzeb. Daud Khan was succeeded by Lashkar Khan (1665-85 AD). The French traveller, Bernier, has also mentioned him by the name ‘Laskerkan’ as the governor of Patna. Hence, the correct option is (b).
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Which one of the following is incorrect regarding the Mauryan period?
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Even though constructing pillars is very old, Mauryan pillars are different from pillars in other parts of the world (like Achaemenian pillars) as they are rock-cut pillars, thus, displaying the carver’s skills. Gateways were also added in the later period. Therefore, Option (c) is incorrect.

Worship of Yakshas and Mother Goddess was prevalent during that time. Yaksha worship was very popular before and after the advent of Buddhism, and it was assimilated in Buddhism and Jainism. Construction of stupas and viharas (dwelling place of monks) became a part of the Buddhist tradition.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

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In which of the following districts of Bihar, Barnar reservoir project was started?
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Barnar reservoir project was started in the Batia valley of Jamui district. The project was started in 1972 with the aim to irrigate more than 22,000 hectares in drought-prone Jamui. Hence, the correct option is (c).
BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 28
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Which of the following personalities of Bihar is regarded as the inspiring force and the guiding spirit of the Brahmo movement in Bihar?
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Bihar seems to have been influenced by the Brahmo Samaj in the decade of 1860s. Keshab Chandra Sen was responsible for the preaching of the new ideals of Brahmo Samaj in Bihar. He, along with Sivanath Sastri, can be regarded as the inspiring force and the guiding spirit of the Brahmo movement in Bihar. The town of Munger became his first centre of activity in the province. Hence, the correct option is (b).
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Which of the following metals is also called painter's colic?
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Lead is found mainly in its sulfides and carbonates. Its colour is bluish brown. It is a heavy metal. It is a toxic metal. The disease caused by eating lead is called plumbism colica pictonum. Painters are more likely to get lead poisoning; hence, this is also called the painter's colic.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 16 - Question 30
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Rhodopsin, which is also called visual purple, is located in which part of the human body?
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  • Rhodopsin is the visual pigment of the rod photoreceptor cell in the vertebrate retina that has an integral membrane protein. It converts light into an electrical signal.

  • Two general types of photoreceptor cells exist in the vertebrate retina and are named according to their characteristic shapes: rods and cones.

  • Rod cells are responsible for scotopic or dim-light vision, whereas cone cells are responsible for photopic or bright-light and color vision in vertebrates.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

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