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30 Questions MCQ Test BPSC Prelims Mock Test Series & Past Year Papers 2024 - BPSC Practice Test - 12

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BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 1
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The first Peasant organisation was the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (1929) which was founded by_______?

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Sahajanand Saraswati formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (BPKS)in 1929 to mobilise peasant grievances against the zamindari attacks on their occupancy rights, and thus sparking the Farmers’ movement in India. After the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (1929) came in 1936 the All India Kisan Sabha. The peasants organised by the Sabhas demanded freedom from economic exploitation for peasants, workers and all other exploited classes.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 2
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How many bills were passed in Rajya Sabha in the winter session of Parliament?

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Union parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on December 13 informed media that a total of 14 bills were passed in the Lok Sabha and 15 were passed in the Rajya Sabha during the recently concluded Winter Session of the Parliament. In the winter session, Lok Sabha passed 14 bills and the Rajya Sabha passed 15 bills. Productivity was 116 percent in Lok Sabha and 100 percent in Rajya Sabha.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

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BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 3
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Which of the following is a tributary of River Kosi?

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All the given rivers are tributaries of river Kosi.

River Kosi: Transboundary river running through Nepal and India. One of the tributary of Ganga river. It is also called ‘Sorrow of Bihar’.

The seven important tributaries of Kosi are-

1. Tama kosi or Tambakosi

2. Sun Kosi

3. Indravati

4. Dudh Kosi

5. Arun

6. Likhu

7. Tamur.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 4
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The smallest organelles in a cell is:-
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The ribosome is a complex molecule made of ribosomal RNA molecules and proteins that form a factory for protein synthesis in cells. In 1955, George E. Palade discovered ribosomes and described them as small particles in the cytoplasm that preferentially associated with the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Ribosomes are the smallest organelle in the common cells. The ribosome's main job is to create protein for the cell, which is a very important necessity of the cell.

Hence, the correct option is (d),

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 5
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The Government of Odisha selected ‘which’ organization as its national industry partner for the 3rd edition of the “Make in Odisha” conclave?
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The Government of Odisha selected the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as its national industry partner for the 3rd edition of the “Make in Odisha” conclave. Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (IPICOL) owned by the government of Odisha is the nodal investment promotion and industrial facilitation agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the FICCI for the promotion and investor outreach activities which has to be carried out until the next edition of the “Make in Odisha” conclave.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 6
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The Science and Engineering Research Board has launched which scheme to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country?
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The Science and Engineering Research Board has launched a new scheme called 'Accelerate Vigyan' to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country. The primary objective of this inter-ministerial scheme is to encourage high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower, which can lead towards research careers and knowledge-based economy.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 7
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Consider the following statements with regard to NITI Aayog, chose the incorrect statement:
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National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015.

NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs.

The Government of India, in keeping with its reform agenda, constituted the NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission instituted in 1950.

An important evolutionary change from the past, NITI Aayog acts as the quintessential platform of the Government of India to bring States to act together in national interest, and thereby fosters Cooperative Federalism.

The Prime Minister is the Chairman of NITI Aayog.

The NITI Aayog does not have the power of allocating central funds to States. This will now be done by the finance ministry.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 8
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Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution cannot be amended by a simple majority of the Parliament?
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A number of provisions in the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope of Article 368.

These provisions include:

  1. Admission or establishment of new states.

  2. Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.

  3. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.

  4. Second Schedule - emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of the president, the governors, the Speakers, judges, etc.

  5. Fifth Schedule - administration of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.

  6. Sixth Schedule - administration of tribal areas.

  7. Citizenship - acquisition and termination.

  8. Elections to Parliament and state legislatures.

  9. Delimitation of constituencies.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 9
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The term “Milkiyat” in Mughal period refers to:
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The zamindars held extensive personal lands termed milkiyat, meaning property. Milkiyat lands were.

cultivated for the private use of zamindars, often with the help of hired labour. The zamindars could sell.

or donate these lands at will. Zamindars also derived their power from the state that they could often.

collect revenue on behalf of the state.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 10
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Which river divides the northern part of Bihar into two halves?
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Bagmati River divided the Northern Part of Bihar into two halves. It flows across Bihar districts Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur and Khagaria.

Tributaries:

Left: Lalbakaiya, Bisnumati.

Right: Manohara, Marin Khola, Adhwara, Kamala.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 11
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According to the recently passed Constitution amendment bill, the reservation to SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be extended by how many years?
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Rajya Sabha passed a Constitution amendment bill to extend reservation to SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and state assemblies by another 10 years. The bill was passed by Lok Sabha on 10th December.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 12
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With reference to Article 21 of the Constitution, chose the incorrect statement:
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Article 21: Right to life and personal liberty is available to both citizens and non-citizens.

It ambit has been expanded by the SC from time to time. The Article has undergone interpretations in various cases like Gopalan Case (1950), Menaka Case (1978) etc.

As formally enshrined in the Article 21 of the Constitution, no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

The Article has undergone various interpretations in this regard.

In Menaka Case (1978), the SC ruled that that the right to life and personal liberty of a person can be deprived by a law provided the procedure prescribed by that law is reasonable, fair and just.

In other words, it has introduced the American expression due process of law. In effect, the protection under Article 21 should be available not only against arbitrary executive action but also against arbitrary legislative action.

Rajbala v. Haryana (2015), a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India strongly rejected the doctrine of substantive due process in India.

In cases like Ramlila Maidan Incident (2012) and Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010), SC has repeatedly held that substantive due process and due process generally are a part of Indian constitutional law under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 13
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The traditional Rod puppet of Bihar is known as:
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The traditional Rod puppet of Bihar is known as Yampuri. These puppets are made of wood. Unlike the traditional Rod puppets of West Bengal and Orissa, these puppets are in one piece and have no joints. As these puppets have no joints, the manipulation is different from other Rod puppets and requires greater dexterity.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 14
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Who among the following were official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission?
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Cripps mission was an attempt in 1942 made by British government to protect Indian cooperation and support for efforts in World War II. During this period, both Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad were the official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 15
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British East India Company lost the monopoly of Tea trade by?
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Charter act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in India, however the company’s monopoly in trade with china and trade in tea was remained intact.

The commercial monopoly of British East India Company tea trade was ended by the Charter Act of 1833.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 16
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If then the value of x3 + 5x2 + 12x is:-
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On cubing both sides

cubing both sides

x3 + 8 + 6x2 + 12x = x2 + 11

x3 + 5x2 + 12x = 3

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 17
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A starts some business with Rs. 25,000. After 6 months B joins him with Rs. 35,000. At the end of the year, in what ratio should they share the profit?
Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 17
The profit should be shared in the ratio of amount invested multiplied by time.

A:B = 25,000 × 12: 35,000 × 6

= 50:35

= 10:7

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 18
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Which of the following is a chemical change?
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A chemical change results from a chemical reaction, while a physical change is when matter changes forms but not chemical identity.

Examples of chemical change are:

  1. Burning wood

  2. Souring milk

  3. Mixing acid and base

  4. Digesting food

  5. Cooking an egg

  6. Rusting of iron

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 19
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Daman-i-Koh, in modern Indian history, is known for:
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Among the numerous tribal revolts, the Santhal Hool uprising was the most massive. The Santhals, who live in the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal, known as Daman-i-Koh, rose in revolt; made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders — the dikus — and proclaimed the complete annihilation of the alien regime. The Daman-i-Koh was a densely forested and hilly area.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 20
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The important book wrote on astronomy in the Gupta Period was "Pancha Siddhantika". Who wrote this book?
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Varahamihira composed Pancha Siddhantika, the five astronomical systems. He was also a great authority on astrology. His work Brihadsamhita is great in Sanskrit literature. It deals with a variety of subjects like astronomy, astrology, geography, architecture, weather, animals and marriage. His Brihadjataka is considered to be a standard work on astrology.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 21
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Which of the following fuels will produce minimum environmental pollution?
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The environmental and health benefits are even greater when hydrogen is produced from low- or zero-emission sources, such as solar, wind, and nuclear energy and fossil fuels with advanced emission controls and carbon sequestration.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 22
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Which company has launched 'Compact XL' - India's first machine to automate the manual processes of molecular diagnostic tests like RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on 7th July 2020?
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Mylab Discovery Solutions, Pune based molecular diagnostics company has launched 'Compact XL' - India's first machine to automate the manual processes of molecular diagnostic tests like RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on 7th July 2020. The machine was unveiled by Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII).

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 23
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Every resolution approving the proclamation of President’s rule can be passed only:
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Every resolution approving the proclamation of President‘s Rule or its continuation shall be passed by both the Houses of Parliament only by a simple majority (a majority of the members of that House present and voting).

The resolution approving the proclamation of National emergency or its continuance must be passed by both the houses of parliament by a special majority (A majority of total membership of that house and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting).

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 24
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Which one of the following is the first national park of India?
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India's first National Park is Jim Corbett National Park. It is situated in Uttarakhand state. Its old name was Haley National Park. The highest number of national parks in the country is in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 25
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Who is the 1st Indian woman to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020?
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Aishwarya Sridhar, First Indian Woman to Win Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020

On 13th October 2020, Aishwarya Sridhar (23 years old) became the first and youngest Indian Woman to Win Wildlife Photographer of the year 2020. The 2020 awards mark the 56th year of the Wildlife photographer of the Year Award. The award show was organized by the National Museum of History, London. Aishwarya won the award for her photograph titled “Light of Passion” featuring fireflies.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

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Who was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state?
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Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state and provide a subsidy to pilgrims.

To perform Hajj once in a lifetime has been the dream of believers and despite long Muslim rule, no efforts were made to make haj administration.

The Mughal period witnessed the Hajj journey with the religious interests of the royal family.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 27
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A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is:-
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A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is to make it pest-resistant. Bt brinjal is a suite of transgenic brinjals formed by inserting crystal protein gene from soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis in genome of many brinjal cultivars like promoters, terminators and antibiotic resistance marker genes by Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation. It results in modification in genes of Brinjal with genetic engineering. Bt brinjal is used to give resistance against lepidopteron insects, in particular the Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 28
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Which of the following was the main reason for the loss of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
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The conflict between the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula and the English led to the Battle of Plassey held on 23rd of June 1757. Robert Clive, the Commander of the British troops emerged victorious by defeating the Nawab’s army. The easy English victory was due to the treachery of Mir Jafar, the Commander of Nawab’s army. However, the victory of the British in the Battle of Plassey marked the foundation of the British rule in India.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 29
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Recently, which of the following state governments have decided to set up Time Bank?
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Madhya Pradesh government’s Happiness Department plans to set up a Time Bank.

It would lend currency to an hour, which could be exchanged to learn a new skill without the need for any paper money.

It is a reciprocity-based work trading system in which hours are the currency. With time banking, a person with one skill set can bank and trade hours of work for equal hours of work in another skill set instead of paying or being paid for services.

Whenever a bank member needs a service or wants to acquire a skill, say gardening or playing a guitar, she could exchange a credit, worth an hour, with another member knowing the skill.

First Time Bank was set up in Japan in 1973. Today, there are more than 500 such communities across 32 countries.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 12 - Question 30
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Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is situated in –
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The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), located near Pune in India, is an array of thirty fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes of 45 meter diameter, observing at meter wavelengths. It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.

At the time it was built, it was the world's largest interferometric array offering a baseline of up to 25 kilometers.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

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