BPSC Practice Test - 19 - BPSC (Bihar) MCQ

Hence, the correct option is (D).

Hence, the correct option is (B).

1. Sher Shah Suri served as a commander in the Mughal army under Babur. Later on he became governor of Bihar. Humayun lost Mughal territories to Sher Shah Suri though regained them 15 years later.

2. Sher Shah extended the Grand Trunk Road from Chittagong to Kabul.

3. In 1538, Sher Khan attacked Bengal and defeated Mahmud Shah.

4. Sher Shah was killed on 22 May 1545 during the siege of Kalinjar fort in Bundelkhand against the Rajputs of Mahoba.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

Savannas are tropical grasslands in Africa.

Campos are tropical grasslands in Brazil.

Whereas Pampas are temperate grasslands in Argentina.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

Tributaries:

Left: Lalbakaiya, Bishnumati

Right: Manohara, Marin Khola, Adhwara, Kamala

Hence, the correct option is (D).

Hence, the correct option is (c).

India was admitted as the 43rd member of the Australia Group, an informal bloc (group) of countries that keeps a tight control over exports of substances used in making of chemical weapons.

India had joined Wassenaar Arrangement, which is also an informal grouping of 42 countries, exercising control over the export of dual-use goods and technologies in December 2017.

India is not a member of NSG, ever since India applied for the membership of the NSG in May 2016, China has been insisting that only those countries which have signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) should be allowed to enter the organisation. India and Pakistan are not signatories of the NPT.

Hence the correct answer is option (d).

A Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of ombudsman who represents the public interest in the Republic of India.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

Hence, the correct option is (E).

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Hence, the correct option is (A).

= 80 x (25/100) = 20

taken out,

blue balls left = 60

50% of red ball

= 50 x (58/100) = 29

taken out

red balls left = 21

Balls in bag now =60+21+54=135

Black % = 54 x (100/1350 = 40%

Hence the correct answer is option (c).

Then,

X + (1/x) = 1 - 2 = -1 ⇒ (n² - 2)

If x + (1/x) = -1

then

v³ - +1

x² + (1/x²) = -1

Hence

Hence the correct answer is option (c).

This art belongs to Bhagalpur region of Bihar. Since snake motifs are always present, it is also called snake painting. These paintings are executed on boxes of jute and paper. Manjusha Art or Manjusha Kala is often referred to as Snake Paintings by foreigners as swirling snakes in the art depict the central character Bihula's tale of love and sacrifice.

Hence the correct answer is option (b).

1. C R Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan wanted to fight elections and enter in legislative councils. They were called ‘Pro changers’.

2. Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari and M.A. Ansari opposed the council entry and they were called ‘No-changers’.

1. Sanyasi Rebellion (1770-1820) was started by the sanyasis of Bengal against the East India Company rule in the late 18th century. Sanyasi raided government treasuries, killed British officers and caused acute chaos and misery. The rebellion continued for around half a century.

2. Sanyasi Rebellion is mentioned in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel Anand math.

1. The curve suggests that lower the inflation, higher the unemployment and higher the inflation, lower the unemployment.

2. This concept is known after the economists who developed it— Alban William Housego Phillips (1914–75). Bill Phillips (popular name) was an electrical engineer from New Zealand and was an economist at the London School of Economics when propounded the idea.

1. The chemical name of Vitamin B3 is Niacin.

2. It is a water-soluble vitamin.

3. Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid.

4. It is an organic compound and a form of vitamin B3.

5. It is an essential human nutrient.

6. It belongs to the group of the pyridine carboxylic acid.

7. Whereas Vitamin K is Phyllo Quinone, Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin and Vitamin C is Ascorbic acid.

Hence, the correct option (c).

About the initiative:

(i) Health and Wellness Centre: - The National Health Policy, 2017 has envisioned Health and Wellness Centres as the foundation of India’s health system. Under this 1.5 lakh centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people. These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services. These centres will also provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services. The Budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme. Contribution of private sector through CSR and philanthropic institutions in adopting these centres is also envisaged.

(ii) National Health Protection Scheme: - The second flagship programme under Ayushman Bharat is National Health Protection Scheme, which will cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) providing coverage upto 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This will be the world’s largest government-funded health care programme. Adequate funds will be provided for smooth implementation of this programme.

1. Khudai Khidmatgar (Red Shirts) was a Pashtun non-violent movement against the British Empire in North-West Frontier Province.

2. Red Shirt Movement focused on education and the elimination of blood feuds.

3. The Khudai Khidmatgars strongly opposed the proposal for the partition of India.

4. In June 1947, the Khudai Khidmatgars demanded an independent state of Pashtunistan, composing all Pashtun territories of British India, instead of being made to join Pakistan.

The latest Finance Commission was set up on November 27, 2017, under the chairmanship of N. K. Singh. This is the 15th Finance Commission.

Hence, the correct option is (A).